Carrollton Burn Injury Lawyers
Burns are among injuries that are deemed catastrophic. �In fact, burns can be the most mentally and emotionally difficult injuries a human can sustain. �According to the American Burn Association,�in 2013, there were 450,000 instances of burn injuries in the United States requiring medical care. �Of those injuries, only 3,400 were fatal.�This data shows that the majority of burn victims survive their injuries. �While lucky to be alive, the deformities associated with burn injuries can be horrific requiring the assistance of a Carrollton burn injury attorney.
Three Types of Burns
- First Degree Burns�� Superficial and only affect the outer layer of skin. �To put it in context, when you suffer from sunburn, you most likely have suffered a first-degree burn;
- Second Degree Burns�� Affects the outermost layer of the skin, as well as the layer underneath.� Symptoms include blisters, painful swelling, and possible discoloration of skin.
- Third Degree Burns�� A �full thickness� burn.� It destroys the outermost layer of skin and the layer underneath.� New skin will not grow on a third-degree burn; therefore, it is critical that the injured person seeks medical attention immediately.
Burn injuries are caused by a variety of accidents.� Examples include�motor vehicle accidents, building fires, fireworks accidents, and chemical/electrical burns.� Sometimes the burns are the result of an unavoidable accident; however, other times, they are caused by the negligence of another person or company.
Speaking With a Burn Injury Attorney
The Carrollton burn attorneys of The Parian Law Firm, LLC handle�personal injury cases�throughout Alabama and Georgia.� We can work to get you the compensation you deserve for the burn injuries that you have sustained.
