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In seconds, serious burn injuries can cause irreversible harm. In fact, burns have been a leading cause of accidental injury and death in the U.S. for years, and up to 75% of burns are preventable (sources: American Burn Association, ABA & Stanford Medicine).
Whenever negligence causes preventable burn injuries, victims can depend on Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers for experienced help with their case and recovery. Tireless and highly skilled, our 5-star Shreveport burn injury lawyers know how to get justice when it matters most.
We have represented accident victims and families in several types of burn injury cases, achieving successful resolutions in even the most challenging claims. Whether you need answers about your rights or it’s time to move forward with a burn injury case, our Shreveport injury attorneys are here for you, ready to help.
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Discover more about burn injury accidents, claims, and compensation with the following FAQs. Click on a link to jump directly to any section below.
What Are the Different Types of Burn Injuries?
Burn injuries are categorized by type and degree. For different types of burns, the nature of the exposure that causes the injury defines what type of burns occurs. Specifically, types of burn injuries include:
Thermal Burns
Cold Burns
Electrical Burns
Chemical Burns
Radiation Burns
Friction Burns
Thermal Burns
Fires, extreme heat, and contact with hot items (like steam, liquids, or metals) can quickly elevate the skin’s temperature, destroying cells and tissues. The worst thermal burns can char or blacken the skin and damage the tissues, muscles, and bones below.
Cold Burns
The opposite of thermal burns, cold burns (frostbite) occur with exposure to extremely low temperatures. These burns can result in white, waxy skin, numbness, and blistering as the skin warms up again.
Electrical Burns
Contact with live currents can cause painful electrical burns. In addition to skin wounds, electrical burns can be associated with heart problems, dizziness, balancing difficulties, and other serious impairments.
Chemical Burns
Abrasive solvents and caustic chemicals can burn the skin, with external exposure, or damage the lungs if inhaled, causing internal burn-like injuries. While chemical burns can result in blistering and black skin, they can also cause breathing problems and permanent scarring when caustic substances are inhaled.
Radiation Burns
X-rays, ultraviolet rays, and medical treatments can expose people to radiation. Prolonged exposure can cause damaging burns, marked by redness, peeling, and blistering.
Friction Burns
The force created between the skin rubbing against a coarse surface can cause friction burns. These types of burn injuries, marked by inflammation and redness, can include road rash and rope burns, for example.
Burn Injury Classifications
Burns can be minor, moderate, or severe. While minor burns can often be treated at home with basic first aid, more serious burns can be medical emergencies. Here is a breakdown of how burn injuries are classified as first, second, third, or fourth degree, based on their severity.
First-Degree Burns
Severity Level: Mild
Characteristics:
Second-Degree Burns
Severity Level: Moderate or Severe
Characteristics:
Third-Degree Burns
Severity Level: Severe
Characteristics:
Fourth-Degree Burns
Severity Level: Very Severe
Characteristics:
At Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers,
we are proud to represent burn victims with mild to serious injuries, as well as families who have lost loved ones to fatal fires, deadly explosions, and other life-ending events. Our Shreveport burn injury lawyers understand that different cases come with unique circumstances and challenges, and we are highly effective at crafting strong burn injury cases to help victims win and recover.
What Accidents Cause Burn Injuries?
Burn injuries can result from fires, explosions, or dangerous exposures that can happen almost anywhere. Commonly, the incidents that cause serious burns involve:
Please be aware
that these are not the only circumstances or forms of negligence that can contribute to serious burn injuries. Additionally, it may not be immediately clear how an accident and the resulting burn injuries occurred. There could also be multiple factors that played a role in causing the accident and TBI.
This is where a Shreveport burn injury lawyer can play a vital role,
investigating the incident, uncovering liability, and helping you understand and pursue the available legal remedies.
What NOT to Do After a Burn Injury
If you or a loved one suffers a serious burn, avoid doing the following things that could worsen an already serious injury:
It’s also important that you do not put off talking to a lawyer about your rights and a potential burn injury claim. Louisiana law limits the time you have to file a burn injury case. If you wait too long, your claim could expire, which may limit or shut down your options for recovering compensation.
Do I Have a Burn Injury Case?
You may have a burn injury case if another party’s negligence was the primary cause of the accident or event that caused your injuries—and if the one-year statute of limitations has not run out. The best way to get a clear answer here is to talk to a Shreveport burn injury lawyer. An attorney can review the details of your situation, evaluating each key detail and explaining the available legal options.
In general, four key elements form the basis of burn injury cases. These elements, which must exist for you to have a claim, include:
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Duty of care
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Breach of the duty of care
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Injuries
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Causation
Proving Duty of Care
First, you must prove that the person or party named as the defendant owed you a duty of care. That means they had a legal responsibility to act reasonably and take certain measures to prevent the fire or incident that caused the burn injury.
For example, a product manufacturer has a duty to create and distribute products that are reasonably safe for ordinary use. A property owner has a responsibility to ensure the premises are properly maintained and visitors are warned of any potential risks. Drivers on the roads have a duty of care to comply with traffic laws.
Establishing Breach
Second, you must prove that the defendant breached the duty of care. This can mean proving negligence, carelessness, or recklessness. Specifically, it can involve a distracted or intoxicated motorist, a defective product, or the dangers at a property where a fire or explosion occurred.
Proving Injury
Third, you need to establish that the negligence caused injury and harm. The truth is you won’t have a case if no injury occurred. Keep in mind, legally, “injury” refers to both physical and non-physical damages, meaning psychological trauma and emotional distress.
Establishing Causation
Lastly, you will need to prove that your injuries were caused by the defendant’s conduct. This can mean establishing the connection between the defendant’s negligence, the causes of the accident, and how the burn injuries were sustained.
Talk to a Shreveport Burn Injury Lawyer for More Answers
After a burn injury, what you do or don’t do can make a big difference in your ability to recover. When you want honest answers about your legal options and fierce advocacy for your case, it’s time to contact a 5-star Shreveport burn injury lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers.
We are backed by decades of experience, an outstanding reputation, and a record of securing the maximum available compensation. Plus, we bring exceptional knowledge, compassion, and dedication to every burn injury case we take on. Find out why we are some of the best burn injury lawyers in Shreveport, LA—and what we can do to help you—by contacting us today.
Call (318) 221-1508 or Email Us for a free, confidential consultation. Your path to justice can start with a call or an email.