Burn Injuries
Types of Burn Injuries
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH) identifies some common risks associated with burns:
Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and, in serious cases, shock and even death. They also can lead to infections because they damage your skin’s protective barrier … After a third-degree burn, you need skin or synthetic grafts to cover exposed tissue and encourage new skin to grow. First- and second-degree burns usually heal without grafts.
Burns can occur in four different degrees. First-degree burns are minor and require little more attention than running them under cold water or applying burn cream. Once a burn reaches the second layer of skin (epidermis), it becomes much more serious. Second-degree burns can cause blistering and infections and therefore require medical attention.
If the burn reaches into the fatty tissue, it is a third-degree burn that can cause nerve damage. The symptoms of a third-degree burn include lack of pain or feeling in the area, leathery to the touch, and white or tan in color. Fourth-degree burns are the worst and reach into the muscle or bone, resulting in lack of feeling, charred skin, permanent nerve damage and possible amputation.
Why You Need a Pittsburgh Personal Injury Attorney
Unless you retain an experienced personal injury lawyer, there is very little chance that you will obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. Severe burns are extremely expensive to treat and may even require surgery. You should not have to pay for such treatment out of pocket! Hire an attorney from Balzarini & Watson today to begin building a strong case to establish liability and recover the full amount of your damages. Our firm has recovered more than $300 million and has been featured in Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Lawyers magazine. We are more than capable of handling your case, so contact us today!