Experiencing burns is often very painful for many people who go through this type of trauma. Some burns cause temporary pain and blistering of the skin. Some burns cause significant trauma and can lead to complications that can lead to the death of a person. A burn injury lawyer can often help those who experience a burn injury, or potentially help family members who are grieving the loss of a loved one to a burn injury receive compensation.
An important factor in determining the severity of burns and the best possible recovery is often related to the particular type of burn and the stage of the burn(s). Knowing the difference can be a potential factor in helping a client and her attorney at Strong Law determine the ideal path to recover compensation and hold the responsible party accountable for their actions or their negligence.
First degree burns
A first degree burn is a less severe burn, compared to second or third degree burns. Do not assume that because you have first degree burns that you do not have a legal cause of action to seek compensation or to hold the responsible party liable in a legal action. First degree burns can be accompanied by more serious burns.
A person with a first degree burn can be injured by hot water or other hot liquids. A person who works outdoors or who is outdoors for a long period of time in extremely hot conditions can develop a sunburn that shows the symptoms of a first degree burn.
Stanford Health Care lists the symptoms of a first degree burn, including:
- It affects the epidermis or outer layer of the skin.
- The skin is red or dry.
- The burn is painful
- There are no blisters present.
A person who has this type of burn may notice discoloration or thickening of the skin in the area of the burn.
Second degree burn
Second degree burns affect both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. The dermis is the layer of skin below the epidermis. Several different types of burn injuries can result in a second degree burn.
There are several differences between a first degree burn and a second degree burn. A second degree burn shows signs of blistering, unlike a first degree burn. The person may experience red and swollen skin, along with pain after the burn injury. There may be scarring in the area of the healed burn. Some people who have these types of burn injuries require a skin graft and also visit Twitch TV.
Third degree burns
Third degree burns are a serious type of burn injury. People who have life-altering injuries or who die often experience third-degree burns. A third degree burn destroys both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. They often exhibit other damage, including:
- Damages or destroys the deeper layers of the skin
- Damages or destroys the underlying muscles
- It can damage tendons or bones.
- Loss of nerve sensation due to destruction of nerve endings.
- The burned area appears white or charred.
Third degree burns are very painful if all nerve endings are not destroyed and often require skin grafts or other treatments.
Importance of a Burn Evaluation
Most people do not have the professional expertise to determine what type of burn injury they have, whether their burn is the result of a burn, electrical, chemical, or other type of incident. It is important to seek medical evaluation when you have a burn injury, whether it occurred in a workplace or another location where another party is responsible for your burns.
Undergoing a burn evaluation determines more than the type of burn that occurred as a result of the injury. Burn injuries are classified as mild, moderate, or severe, in addition to the type of degree of the burn(s).
Burn specialists can determine other important medical information that is critical to your best possible recovery. A burn evaluation uncovers problems such as dehydration, breathing problems, disfigurement, serious or life-threatening infections, and disabilities that occur as a result of burns.
The treatment received will depend on the type of burn, the severity of the burn, and other factors, depending on your individual case. Some people may receive prescriptions for infections and instructions to follow up with a doctor. Unfortunately, many people experience the need for long-term rehabilitation, which may include treatment by a variety of medical specialists. Some specialists who provide care for patients with burn injuries include internists, infectious disease specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and plastic surgeons. Burn patients may also receive treatment from orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, dietitians, and case managers.
Let your burn injury attorney know if you or your loved one is receiving treatment at a burn center. Many burns require specialized treatments and therapies provided by experts at burn centers.
Burn assessments also determine the percentage of the total body surface area (TBSA) that is affected by the burn(s). A different standard is used for children, compared to adults, when burn specialists determine the total body surface area affected by burns. Your burn injury lawyer will often find this assessment valuable when pursuing legal action against the responsible party who may be responsible for your burn injuries or the injuries of a loved one.
Another assessment that experienced burn injury or wrongful death attorneys are likely to find valuable when seeking compensation for the lasting ramifications of burn injuries experienced by a client is the ABCDE assessment. The ABCDE assessment allows healthcare professionals to assess a critically ill, injured, or deteriorating patient to identify and treat life-threatening conditions in order of priority.
The ABCDE assessment includes airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure. Inform your attorney if you or your immediate family member received an ABCDE assessment when receiving treatment for burn injuries at any medical facility.
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Your burn injury lawyer can help you or your loved one who is an immediate family member during this difficult time, through the healing process, and beyond, as you pursue compensation and possible pursuit of wrongful death benefits.
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