Burn Injuries
Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are undoubtedly some of the most painful and involve the longest recovery period. Having represented many severe burn victims, Traut Injury Law understands burns can be severe, cause extreme pain, serious infections, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and even be fatal. We will pursue compensation for burn survivors not just for the life-altering pain, but in many instances years of reconstructive surgeries, pain medication, and other rehabilitative therapy.
Burn injury victims can experience four different types of burns: thermal, chemical, electrical, and radiation. Thermal burns are the most common types of burns, which occur when a person has contact with flames, steam, hot metals, or other objects.
All types of burns can cause first- to third-degree tissue damage. First-degree burns typically do not cause permanent scars, while third-degree burns can lead to scarring, disfigurement, and amputations. Various accidents can cause burn injuries, including:
- Abuse
- Chemical spills
- Dangerous premises
- Defective products
- Electrocutions
- Fires or explosions
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace accidents
According to the American Burn Association, 486,000 people required medical treatment for their burns in 2016. Unfortunately, burn injuries trace back to another party’s errors, poor decision-making, or intentional actions to harm others. When this situation occurs, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses.
As the victim of a bad burn injury in California, you can take steps to protect your rights by talking to a lawyer at Traut Injury Law. We can investigate your recent incident for evidence of someone else’s negligence or malicious wrongdoing. We can use our findings to build a case against the responsible party to pursue compensation for you and your family.
