For example, in the case of car accidents, a leaky or defective fuel tank can cause a vehicle to ignite after an accident, leading to a serious burn injury. Unfortunately, burns can sometimes happen as a result of vehicle accidents. Less common types of burn injuries include electrical burns and chemical burns. Broadly speaking, the most common cause of burns is contact with a flame, followed by scalding and contact with a heat source.
Serious burns can happen for a variety of reasons. If you have suffered a third-degree burn and believe you may have grounds for a lawsuit for your injury, we encourage you to contact an experienced burn injury lawyer at Colombo Law as soon as possible. Here we explore the causes, symptoms, treatment, and outlook of third-degree burns, as well as your legal options after this serious injury. Individuals who suffer third-degree burns often require extensive medical treatment and may face lifelong effects, such as disfigurement.Īt Colombo Law, we work with burn injury victims who have been injured due to the negligence of another.
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Third-degree burns occur when the epidermis (the top layer of skin) and the dermis (the underlying layer of skin) are completely destroyed, making it impossible for your skin to heal naturally. While these burns can be painful and take time to heal, they pale in comparison to third-degree burns.
Most of us have experienced a burn at some point, whether by accidentally touching a hot stovetop or staying out in the sun too long without sunscreen.
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