In the United States, approximately 2.4 million burn injuries are reported every year. Approximately 650,000 of the injuries are treated by medical professionals; 75,000 are hospitalized. Of those hospitalized, 20,000 have major burns involving at least 25% of their total body surface. Between 8,000 and 12,000 patients with burns die, and approximately one million will sustain substantial or permanent disabilities resulting from their burn injury.
Burn injuries can result from a variety of different activities and sources. Whether at home or on the job, you can be exposed to unknown dangers. Listed below are some of the different causes of burn related injuries:
Electrocution Burns
Flammable Clothing
Building Fires
Motor Vehicle Fires
Thermal Burns
Flammable Liquids
Chemical Burns
Water Heater Fires
Smoke/Heat Inhalation
Scold/Burns from Hot Liquid
Gas Explosions
Defective Products
Fume Ignition
Work Related Accidents
Gasoline Spills
If you have been seriously injured in a burn accident, you need to hire an attorney who can easily maneuver the twists and turns of the legal system, the insurance red tape, and the defendants' attorneys. You need to hire accomplished attorneys who have knowledge, experience and resources - attorneys who are committed to you and your case and can give you results. You need CHAIN | COHN | STILES.
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