Chemical Burns

No matter how cautious we attempt to be, as a personal injury attorney Dekalb County GA can tell you, being in the vicinity of hot liquids places you in a situation where harm may come to you.  A severe burn victim may have medical bills up to $1 million dollars. This is because severe burns are treated in a burn center, where patients are treated with blood transfusions, skin grafts and extra fluids which speeds up recovery time. Complications during treatment and recovery may add thousands of dollars to a medical bill.

Burn victims are subjected to plastic surgery and skin grafts and they may have to live with the risk of infections, even after the time of the accident. Victims often have inoperable scarring that result in them having to limit their time in the sun. Victims also are at a higher rate for skin cancer, opening the door to sometimes countless procedures and treatments for an ailment for which they may not be at fault. For example, if you are shopping in a store and you are exposed to any hazardous material that subsequently causes you harm, please seek medical attention and think about what’s next once you are seen by a doctor.

Industrial plant explosions, construction site accidents, and other dangerous premises where explosions or fires, occur account for the numerous cases where serious burns occur. The worst of these injuries can require extensive reconstructive surgery. An electrocution accident can result in severe burns and permanent nerve damage. Burn injuries arising from explosions and fires can result in expensive medical bills, missed time from work and lengthy, painful recovery times. What can make these dangerous, painful injuries so hard to deal with is that the majority of burn injuries are caused by the negligence of others. Common causes are:

Failure to train staff properly in handling of flammable materials

Defective ovens, stoves or other commonly used home or camping devices  

If you or someone you know have recently been involved has experienced severe burns through no fault of their own, you may need to speak with an attorney.  Attorneys are trained professionals and are available at your convenience to discuss what your rights, are as a driver. There is nothing wrong with taking the time to find out what can be done and what your rights are.  You will be given an opportunity to have your case understood and explained to ensure that you get what is coming to you.

 

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