Burns are one of the most painful and emotionally trying injuries one can endure. Unfortunately, they are also very common. Burn injuries can range in severity. Some minor burns result from from too much time in the sun, while others that are more severe result from extreme heat, chemical exposure, and even electrocution.

Survivors of severe burns can suffer permanent scars and disfigurement. And some of them might take long periods of hospitalization, followed by physical therapy and years to heal before cosmetic surgery is an option. Regardless of the level of severity, it is important to be prepared if you are the victim of a burn injury.

If you have recently suffered a burn injury, it is important that you get the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. A burn injury lawyer at Reasonover understands that what follows these types of injuries can be devastating to the individual and the family that he or she supports. The negligent party must be held responsible for the pain, suffering, medical bills, and loss of or inability to work.

Burn injuries are most commonly caused by auto fires from car crashes, industrial accidents, oil industry fires, and work accidents. All of these examples of burn injuries can lead to lawsuits and injury claims. The burn injury lawyers at Reasonover Law Firm handle lawsuits involving:

Apartment Building Fires • Workplace Injuries • Truck Accidents and Tanker Explosions • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Electrical Cord Fires • Defective Products • Locked Fire Exits • Scalding Water and Pipes • Electrical Accidents • Recreational Fires

Burn injuries have a variety of causes and, depending on the cause, are classified into types. The most common types of burn injuries are:

1st Degree Burn | First degree burns typically affect the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis and can cause redness, pain, and swelling. If you’ve ever had a sunburn, you’ve probably had a first-degree burn. These burns usually resolve within a week.

2nd Degree Burn | With second degree burns, the first layer of skin has been burned through to the second layer, the dermis. This causes severe pain, swelling, deep redness, and blistering.

3rd Degree Burn| Third degree burns destroy the epidermis, the dermis, and the third layer of skin, the subcutaneous. Skin could appear white, black, or leathery. Nerve endings may be destroyed, so the injury itself may not feel painful. However, the area around the injury may have extreme pain, causing a racing pulse or respiratory problems.

In addition to physical damage and psychological scars, burn injury victims are often left with many life challenges, including lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Many burn victims also deal with sever emotional trauma, depression or anxiety as a result of their injuries.

If you suffered a burn or inhalation injury that was caused by the negligence of another party, you might be able to seek compensation and damages. But it’s important that you contact an experienced personal injury lawyer, like those at Reasonover Law Firm, as soon as possible.

We will provide compassionate, experienced legal representation, and help get you the full amount of compensation you deserve.