Treatment for Burn Injuries

The treatment for a burn injury will vary depending on the severity of the burn, what caused it and what part and how much of the body it covers. In addition to treating the burns themselves, medical professionals will also need to check for smoke inhalation and any injury to the lungs as a result. For severe burns, the victim will need to be transferred to a special burn unit equipped to handle these injuries. After ensuring that the burning has stopped (especially for chemical burns), pain management and working to prevent infection will be the first issues doctors and nurses will address.

Depending on the extent, type of burn and how much damage the different layers of tissue sustain, a victim may be able to fully recover. Recovery may include two separate issues: repairing the damage itself and protecting the victim from infection or further damage, and then restoring the damaged tissue as aesthetically as possible. Plastic surgery, skin grafting and physical therapy can all help a victim rebuild and recover.

Burn Injury Attorney

Burn injuries are classified according to the severity and type of burn. The type of burn may vary depending on what substance caused the injury, such as a toxic chemical, fire, hot water, an explosion, etc. The severity of a burn will vary depending on how many layers of tissue it affects, as well as how much of the body is affected.

A burn injury will typically be categorized as follows:

• First Degree: Typically only affecting the top layer of skin, a first-degree burn will result in redness and pain at the site of the injury. Sunburns, for example, are often first degree burns. These will typically heal on their own.
• Second Degree: A second-degree burn will affect the outer layer and the underlying layer of the skin (the epidermis and dermis) and will cause redness, pain, swelling and blisters. Without proper treatment, a second-degree burn may result in scarring or may escalate to a third-degree burn.
• Third Degree: Third-degree burns affect three layers of the skin, the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. This causes extensive tissue damage and may result in numbness at the site of the burn, where nerve damage may occur. Healing from a third-degree burn is a very slow and painful process, and the victim will most likely suffer from extensive scarring.

Burn Injury Attorney Serving CA

A victim may suffer from a burn injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident,defective product, toxic exposure, workplace accident, electrocution, or explosion. These may be caused by negligence, recklessness, disregard of safety regulations, or even intentional wrongdoing. No matter the particular case, an experienced burn injury attorney at Pacific Attorney Group may be able to help you take legal action against whatever person or entity was responsible for your or a loved one’s injuries. This may go a long way in aiding your road to recovery.