Columbus Burn Injury Lawyers

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

According to the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, external burns result from damage to body tissue caused by heat, radiation, chemicals, or fire-related accidents. Internal burns and respiratory problems are also possible side effects from exposure to scalding liquid or smoke.

In Ohio, residential structure fires cause 39.3 injuries and 8.2 deaths per 1,000 fires. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, Ohio winters are a prime time for heat and fire-related injuries. In 2017, there were 109 reported accidental residential fire fatalities in Ohio.

The city of Columbus reported common causes of burn injuries in Ohio, including:

• Electrical fires due to overloaded outlets, misuse of extension cords, worn-out appliances or electrical cords, and not turning off lights and decorations before going to bed or leaving the home.
• Candles
• Unattended cooking
• Space heaters, which cause almost half of reported U.S. fires during the winter months.
• Smoking and smoking-related accidents.
• Generators, which can cause fire hazards as well as electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Degrees of Burn Injuries

The Ohio State University classifies burns according to three levels:

• First-degree burns: Mild damage to the topmost layer of skin, or epidermis.
• Second-degree burns: Moderate, deeper damage to the epidermis as well as the lower layer of skin (the dermis).
• Third-degree burns: Deep tissue damage that exceeds the epidermis and dermis can even result in “charred” or numbed skin and long-lasting injury.
• Fourth-degree burns: Can be deadly and often affects ligaments, tendons, and bone.

Depending on the burn degree your skin has sustained, you may experience a variety of side effects which require varying treatments.

What to Expect from a Burn Injury Claim?

A burn injury lawsuit or insurance claim can help you recover your:

• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Physical limitations
• Loss of consortium, or loss relationships
• Mental anguish
• Medical expenses
• Disfigurement

After sustaining burn injuries, you may wish to file a personal injury lawsuit or for worker’s compensation, particularly if your injury occurred on the job, or you are seeking burn treatment for your injuries.

A number of losses may receive compensation in a Columbus personal injury lawsuit. The burn injury attorneys at KNR have helped numerous Columbus-area burn victims get compensation for physical, psychological, and financial damages.

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At KNR, Our Legal Team Will

• Answer your questions and concerns
• Keep you updated during all stages of the process
• Obtain medical records about the extent of your burns
• Identify the responsible party
• Determine the fair and full value of your damages
• Negotiate for maximum compensation
• Fight for everything you deserve in court if necessary