San Diego Burn Injury Lawyers
Helping Clients Overcome Extreme Pain

Perhaps no injuries involve more pure pain and suffering than burn injuries. There are many reasons for this reality, but burn injuries are particularly painful for those who have suffered from them as a result of someone else's negligence. Situations like these are difficult to manage physically and psychologically and should involve the help of San Diego burn injury lawyers.

Below you'll find information regarding the different types of burn injuries, a few burn injury statistics, common causes of burn injuries as they related to personal injury law and finally how you should proceed if you or someone you love has suffered from a burn injury as a result of someone else's negligence or recklessness.

Different Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries occur with varying severity, and the medical world organizes them in categories called degrees. Below is a brief breakdown of burn injuries as they tend to be defined by medical professionals:

First degree burns - First degree burns are the mildest type of burn injuries, and they typically involve pain and swelling in the affected area as well as redness and perhaps some blistering. These types of burn injuries tend to heal relatively quickly.

Second degree burns - Second degree burns are a bit more severe and can involve heavy blistering, a high degree of swelling and open sores that develop in the area that's been harmed.

Third degree burns - Third degree burns are the most severe and can be completely debilitating. These types of burns can char the top layer of the skin and the underlying mucous membranes that can lead to the need for skin graft surgery. This surgery is extremely painful and can take months for a complete recovery.

One aspect of almost any burn injury regardless of degree that can be dangerous is the tendency for infections to develop in the injured area. This is because the skin is an organ that is supposed to protect the body's interior organs and tissue from viruses and other impurities. If the skin is not functioning properly, these infections can become much more probable. Overall, almost 5,000 people die every year in the United States from burn injuries and several thousand more are seriously injured.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can occur almost anywhere, but in terms of common causes of burn injuries that lead to personal injury lawsuits, the following are examples:

Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Boating accidents

Many times, burn injuries will occur as a secondary incident, such as when a vehicle catches fire after a crash.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need the help of San Diego burn injury lawyers who understand what it takes to hold those responsible for these terribly painful injuries accountable. Contact the law firm of Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.