West Chester PA Burn Injury Lawyers
Injuries caused by burns can be excruciatingly painful for the burn victim. Depending on the severity and degree of the burn they can cause severe physical, emotional & mental trauma.
Burn injuries can be permanent injuries that may result in lifelong disfigurement and disability. Getting justice from a severe burns caused by another's negligence or carelessness requires aggressive Philadelphia personal injury lawyers. We fight for the victim of severe burns and are motivated and aggressive in getting the personal injury settlement that you and your family needs. Contact Ciccarelli Law Offices if a loved one is the victim of severe burns in Philadelphia or it suburbs by email or call 24/7 toll free (877) 846-1529.
Fighting for our Injured Clients
The deeper the burn the longer and more extensive the treatment plan and recovery period. Burns are measured in terms of degrees which refers to the depth of the burn. A first degree burn is superficial and rarely poses a health threat the victim. First degree burns allow the skin to perform its functions such as regulating body temperature and preventing infection.
Second degree burns are deeper and damage the 2nd layer of skin called the dermis. Often times they are also referred to as partial thickness burns. Loss of skin function is normally a result of 2nd degree burns. Blistering of the skin is very common with 2nd degree burns. Second degree burns are among the most painful due to the layer of skin that falls away, exposing the raw nerve underneath.
Third degree burns, the deepest & most severe, destroy any sensation in the nerves so the burn victim may feel nothing at the burned area. Third-degree burns (full-thickness burns) injure all the skin layers and tissue under the skin. See a picture of a third-degree burn. These burns always require medical treatment.
Fourth-degree burns extend through the skin to injure muscle, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. These burns always require medical treatment.
The seriousness of a burn is determined by several factors, including:
- The depth, size, cause, affected body area, age, and health of the burn victim.
- Any other injuries that occurred, and the need for follow-up care.
- Burns affect people of all ages, though some are at higher risk than others.
- Most burns that occur in children younger than age 5 are scald burns from hot liquids.
- Over half of all burns occur in the 18- to 64-year-old age group.
- Older adults are at a higher risk for burns, mostly scald burns from hot liquids.
- Men are twice as likely to have burn injuries as women.
- Burns in children
Causes of Burn Injuries
Friction burns are caused by contact with any hard surface such as roads ("road rash"), carpets, or gym floor surfaces. They are usually both a scrape (abrasion) and a heat burn. Friction burns to the skin are seen in athletes who fall on floors, courts, or tracks. Motorcycle or bicycle riders who have road accidents while not wearing protective clothing might get friction burns. For information on treatment for friction burns, see the topic Scrapes. Examples include:
- Burns are caused by a plethora of accidents such as:
- Injuries in the Workplace
- Industrial Accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Explosions
- Chemical Burns
- Defective Products
- Nursing Home/Treatment Center Abuse or Neglect
- Electrocution
The recovery process from burn injuries can be a very long and painful process. Regardless of the cause of the burn often times victims needs multiple surgical procedures such as skin grafts or reconstructive surgery. There also may be complications such as serious infections occurring during the healing process or related conditions such as inhalation injuries from breathing in hot air or gases; or breathing in toxic cases like carbon monoxide. They may also need extensive physical rehabilitation as part of their recuperation due to loss of nerve sensation & soft tissue functionality.
Burn injuries can result in huge costs for the victim in the way of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages and earning capacity. A significant burn injury may likely result in a lifetime in savings for the costs of medical bills, rehabilitation and prescription medication. Many burn victims may need to undergo emotional counseling as well to address any emotional scarring that may have occurred as a result of the burn injury. Contact our experienced team of Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers, with over 30 years of combined experience for your injury claim, including but not limited to:
Our promise: You need Philadelphia burn injury lawyers ready to fight for justice for your family after a severe burn. You do not expect guarantees but you need a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer that you can trust to fight for you and your family to the fullest extent of the law. Our legal team promises to work for you; be thorough and aggressive in setting out the best strategies for you and your loved ones.
A Team that Fights For Results
At Ciccarelli Lawyers, our team of Philadelphia personal injury lawyers are working on your burn injury case so that you have the benefit of several attorneys including Lee and using their combined efforts and experience to get you the justice you and your family need. We represent injured clients throughout Pennsylvania including the Philadelphia metropolitan area of Bucks County, Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Lancaster County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Get Justice.
You Don't Owe Attorney Fees Unless We Recover For You
We accept Pennsylvania personal injury cases such as burn injuries on a contingency fee basis; which means that we do not require an advance fee, retainer or hourly rate but base our fee on a percentage of the benefits or monetary settlement we earn for you. Call Us 24/7 toll free at (877) 846-1529. Learn how we will work toward the results you need.
When your family has been victimized by burn injuries in Philadelphia, you need justice; and you need a top Philadelphia personal injury lawyer with years of experience winning the tough cases: contact Lee Ciccarelli and our Philadelphia Personal Injury team today. Call 24/7 at (877) 846-1529.
