A New York Burn Injury Lawyer can tell you that there are 2.4 million burn injuries reported every year in the U.S. Sadly, between 8,000 to 12,000 victims will die, and approximately 1 million will experience permanent disabilities as a result of their burns. A Burn injury is particularly debilitating because of the intense pain they cause, and the extensive rehabilitation required for healing.

There are many ways a burn accident can occur. Exposure to not only flames, but chemicals, intense heat, radiation and even steam can cause second or third degree burns. A first degree burn only deals with the first layer of skin. If the first and second layer of skin are affected it is a second-degree burn. A third-degree burn is the most serious and this is where all layers of skin are affected and the tissue underneath is damaged. These burns not only cause permanent disfigurement, but they can also result in changing body chemistry and organ damage.

Burns are commonly caused by:

• Chemicals used in the workplace or at home;
• Fires because of faulty smoke detectors;
• Inhalation of toxic, damage fumes;
• Industrial products;
• Defective appliances like furnaces, hot water heaters, and BBQs.

A Burn injury can cause the destruction of nerves which is extremely dangerous, because burns affect the skin’s ability to prevent fluid loss. So dehydration is a factor, as well as abnormal regulation of body temperature. In addition, a severe burn causes permanent disfigurement which leads to psychological issues. As a result of this nerve destruction it can cause brain injury and/or spinal injury depending on the nature of the burn.

If your burn was as a result of third party negligence, you are able to file a claim against the negligent party and recover compensation. Burns are high on the list of one of the most expensive injuries to heal, and compensation and settlements in these cases are very high because of it. Treatments can include plastic surgery, skin grafts, and skin replacement.

Because a Burn Injury is significant, it is important to secure the guidance of a New York Injury Lawyer. Your lawyer will be instrumental in proving the damages that you have experienced including pain and suffering, loss of earnings and medical costs. At Stephen Bilkis and Associates, whether you have a Burn Injury, or have suffered a back injury, broken bone or a head injury due to an accident or negligence of another, we are here to help. We will give you a free consultation as well as legal guidance. We have many offices to service you: in New York City, Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx as well as Westchester County, and Long Island in both Nassau County and Suffolk County. Call us today for your appointment at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.