San Diego Burn Injury Lawyer

Thermal burns are the most commonly thought of, and these are exposure to heat killing the skin tissue. The heat can be a flame, a hot object (especially metal items), a scalding hot liquid, or steam.

Chemical burns are caused by an acidic chemical solution corroding away the skin tissue. These solutions can be solvents, acids, and other hazardous materials. Chemical burns can be immediate or can appear over time with long-term exposure.

Electrical burns happen when the skin comes in contact with an electrical current, usually through an exposed wire. The electrical current can travel through the body and affect organs. Electrical burns may do more internal damage than a visible burn injury.

Radiation burns are skin tissue damaged by radioactivity. Exposure may occur from x-rays, cancer treatments, or some machinery on construction sites known to emit radiation.

Cold burns, otherwise known as frostbite, occur when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures for too long, killing the tissue.

Friction burns are from skin tissue damaged through repeated dragging over rough surfaces. The tissue death can extend past the outer layer and through multiple layers of skin. A prime example of a friction burn is road rash.

While some medical professionals refer to burn severity by the thickness of the damage through the layers of the skin, the most common classification is the degree measurement.

First-degree burns only affect the outer skin layer (the epidermis). They can be red and can be painful. There are no blisters for first-degree burns, nor is there usually scarring later. An example of a first-degree burn is a sunburn.

Second-degree burns are when the tissue damage extends through the outer two layers of skin (the dermis). Again, there is redness and pain, and the burn injury itself may appear shiny. Second-degree burns often blister and can result in scarring. Burns of this degree around joints can be a problem and affect movement.

Third-degree burns mean the damage has gone through the entire two layers of skin and may affect the nerves below. If nerve damage occurs, you may not feel the pain of this burn. These injuries may be black, brown, white, or yellow. Movement can become a problem if burns occur on any joints. This type of burn injury can require surgery and sometimes skin grafts. The likelihood of complications resulting from the injury is greater with this damage.

Fourth-degree burns are less painful than third-degree ones, but that is because of destroyed nerves. All the skin is damaged, and the bones, tendons, or muscles may also be. This type of burn can be extremely life-threatening.

In some cases, the diagnosis of the type of burn may change if further damage occurs. Increased damage means a greater likelihood of complications like infections and movement problems resulting from joint burns.

In the aftermath of an accident resulting in burn injuries, you will have enough to handle on your plate. You might need the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer like us at Mova Law Group.

A lawyer will be in your corner to represent your best interests and ensure we handle all the claim details. Hiring an attorney improves the likelihood of getting maximum compensation for your case.

Personal injury attorneys will help you understand what goes into an injury claim and what you can expect to pursue in terms of a monetary value for damages. Insurance companies will try to shift blame, minimize their client’s liability, or offer you an early settlement far below what you deserve. We at Mova Law Group will not allow you to be taken advantage of. We will fight for the compensation amount you deserve.

With Mova Law Group, you can count on our legal team to advocate for you at the negotiating table or in front of a judge. We will work to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. We will work your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we won’t charge a fee until we get you results. We will only settle once you want to. Contact us for a free case evaluation today, and let us help you! You can reach us 24/7 through this website or by calling (858) 900-9911.