If You Or A Loved One Suffered a First, Second, Third or Fourth Degree Burn, A Burn Injury Lawyer or Attorney May Be Able To Help You Recover Money From a Burn Injury Lawsuit or Settlement.
A team of burn injury lawyers and personal injury attorneys is investigating personal injury lawsuit cases and settlement claims of individuals who suffered a first degree burn, second degree burn, third degree burn or fourth degree burn in an accident.
Burn injuries are classified by the degree representing the depth of the burn injury to the dermis or skin. First and second degree burns are more common and usually less serious than third and fourth degree burns.
First, Second, Third and Fourth Degree Burn Injury Lawsuit Cases and Settlement Claims
Burn injury lawsuit and settlement cases being potentially investigated include claims of persons who suffered the following types of burn injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct:
- First degree burn injury
- Second degree burn injury
- Third degree burn injury
- Fourth degree burn injury
First Degree Burn
A first degree burn is a minor burn that involves the epidermis (the outermost of the three layers that make up the skin). First degree burns usually appear red without blisters, are dry in texture, can be painful and often heal in about 5-10 days. These types of burns are usually considered minor burns.
Second Degree Burn
A first degree burn extends into superficial (papillary) dermis and can also extend into deep (reticular) dermis. Second degree burns that extend into the superficial (papillary) dermis usually appear red with clear blisters, are moist in texture, can be very painful and often heal within 2-4 weeks. Second degree burns that extend into deep (reticular) dermis usually appear red and white with bloody blisters, are moist in texture, can be painful with deep pressure and often heal within 4-8 weeks. Complications from second degree burns may include local infections, cellulitis, scarring, contractures, excision (surgery to remove necrotic skin) and skin grafting. Second degree burns are usually considered minor or moderate burns.
Third Degree Burn
A third degree burn extends through the entire dermis. Third degree burns usually appear stiff and white or brown, have a dry or leathery texture, are painless and can take months or years to heal. Complications from third degree burns may include scarring, contractures, excision and skin grafts, and amputation. These types of burns are usually considered a severe burn injury.
Fourth Degree Burn
A fourth degree burn extends through the skin, subcutaneous tissue and into underlying muscle and bone. Fourth degree burns usually appear black or charred with eschar (a dry, dark scab or falling away of dead skin), have a dry texture, are painless and require excision and do not heal. Complications from fourth degree burns can include amputation, significant functional impairment, possible gangrene, and death. Fourth degree burns are usually considered a major burn injury.
If You or Someone You Love Were Injured in an Accident and Suffered From First, Second, Third or Fourth Degree Burns, You May Be Entitled To Compensation from a Burn Injury Lawsuit or Settlement. Contact A Burn Injury Attorney or Lawyer to Request a Free Case Review.
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