Burn Injury

Let an Experienced Burn Injury Law Firm Fight and Win Your Claim for You

Burn injuries are unfortunately far more common than we suspect. Statistics reveal that over a million people suffer such injuries every year across the US. Burn injuries can be minor ones, that can be treated without hospitalization or they can have devastating, life changing impact on the victim. Irrespective of the degree of severity of the burn injuries you have sustained, you do undergo substantial physical pain as well as emotional trauma. Silverthorne Attorneys are Orange County Burn injury lawyers who will ensure that you are rightfully compensated for this suffering. Call us and we will help you present your burn injuries case in the most effective way in court.

The Many Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can occur in a variety of situations both indoors and outdoors for example residential locations and commercial establishments. Apart from situations where you sustain injuries when you come in contact with open flame or hot objects, you may also fall victim to this kind of injury from faulty equipment or chemicals. When such an incident takes place, the very first thing that needs to be done is to get medical help. Once you have received emergency medical care, contact our team of expert burn injuries attorneys to learn how you should proceed with filing a California personal injury case to ensure that you are compensated in full for your distress.

What Kind of Compensation is Possible in Burn Injury Cases?

With our experienced burn injuries attorneys representing you, you are in a position to present the facts of the case in a convincing manner in court. We help you win rightful compensation to make up for:

• Cost of medical treatment post injury
• Loss of wages owing to your inability to work post injury
• Emotional trauma and distress
• Scarring/ Disfigurement as a result of the burn injuries
• Disability arising as a result of the incident
• Physical trauma and pain
• Impairment in quality of life

No amount of financial compensation can truly make up for the distress and suffering you undergo when you are the victim of a burn injury. However, Silverthorne’s competent burn injury attorneys in Orange County will fight to protect your rights, reduce the financial burden that medical costs & loss of property have imposed on you and your family, and can help pursue justice from the responsible party.

Burn Injury Resources

• Phases of Burn Injury Treatment

Silverthorne Attorneys are electrical burn & fire injury lawyers in Orange County with offices in Ladera Ranch, Anaheim and Huntington Beach. Please call us today at (949) 234-6034 to schedule your free consultation, if an attorney is available we may be able to answer some of your initial questions over the phone.

Phases of Burn Injury Treatment

Not all burns affect the skin uniformly, so a single injury can reach varying depths. Being able to distinguish a minor burn from a more serious burn involves determining the extent of tissue damage.

Below are the three classifications of burns:

• First-degree burn – This minor burn affects on the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It may cause redness, swelling, and pain. It usually heals with first-aid measures within several days to a week. A sunburn is a classic example.
• Second-degree burn – This type of burn affects both the epidermis and the second layer of the skin (dermis). It may cause red, white or splotchy skin, pain and swelling. And the wound often looks wet or swollen. Blisters may develop and pain can be severe. Deep second-degree burns can cause scarring.
• Third-degree burn – This burn reaches into the fat layer beneath the skin. Burned areas may be charred black or white. The skin may look waxy or leathery. Third-degree burns can destroy nerves, causing numbness. A person with this type of burn may also have difficulty breathing or experience smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Treatment

Treatment of burns will depend on the type of burn as well as the extent of injuries. Most minor burns can be treated at home using over-the-counter products of aloe.