Burn Injuries

Skin burns are not uncommon, and they come in different orders of severity and many varieties. Each year, an estimated 500,000 people are treated for burn injuries, and there are 4,000 burn deaths annually. Clearly, these injuries cannot be ignored.

Burns are often caused by acute application of extreme heat to one area of the body for either a short or an extended period of time. Obviously, the longer the heat is in contact with the person, the more intense the burn will be. Sometimes, however, burn injuries will be the result of long-time exposure to UV light, such as sunlight or tanning bed rays.

Burns can also be caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals. Many acids will destroy the skin and muscles or nerves underneath through direct contact.

The worst burns are often the results of large fires, such as building fires or explosions that may occur in vehicle accidents. These can be disfiguring, leaving the victim with lasting scars.

Sometimes, in some of the worse cases, a burn victim will experience a loss of motor functions or sensory abilities. These burns can have psychological effects on the injured party, because oftentimes he or she will experience negative or shocked reactions from members of society who find these disfigurements grotesque or unsightly.

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Burns are often times a result of negligence, either on the part of the victim or on the part of someone else. If you or someone you know has been a burn victim due to negligent behavior on behalf of a different individual, please do not hesitate to contact the Madison burn injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 to see what we can do to help you.