20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

Personal Injury
Burns occur when electricity, radiation, sunlight, heat, chemicals, or other hot liquids or surfaces damage skin tissue. Most burns are accidental, painful, and can cause infection if not treated well. Annual estimates show that half a million Americans seek medical attention for their accidental burns each year. Burns come in different degrees, with each degree requiring suitable attention. Some burns require medical treatment, while others don’t. However, a doctor can determine a burn’s extent and prescribe appropriate treatment, and it never hurts to get a medical examination. Then, if you believe someone else caused your burns, find out how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you with a possible injury claim. Types of Burns Burns come in three primary levels, depending on their severity. Your medical provider can…
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13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Disabilities and Disfigurement from Severe Burn Injuries

Disabilities and Disfigurement from Severe Burn Injuries

Personal Injury
Not only are burn injuries intensely painful, but they leave victims with lifetime injuries. This means that the pain and suffering from burn injuries could be considerable. Here are some long-term effects of burn injuries. Burn injuries stem from trauma from which skin will often not recover. They can lead to permanent disfigurement and other conditions. In the short term, burns cause a severe inflammatory response as the body seeks to recover. This can damage other things in the body. In some cases, this can cause organ failure, infection, and death. Burn Victims May Have Their Lives Permanently Impacted Burn victims will likely need years of surgeries and skin grafts to even partially recover. In the meantime, they will suffer intense pain. Their skin will be visibly scarred and disfigured,…
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