Maritime Burn Injury Lawyer
Information About Burn Injuries
When a person is exposed to a chemical, the sun, heat, or steam for any period of time, they may suffer a severe burn injury. There are several types of burn injuries that a person can suffer at the time of injury, including a first degree burn, second degree burn, third degree burn, and a fourth degree burn. A first degree burn is typically seen as a sunburn, or a surface burn due to prolonged exposure to the sun. This type of burn is not necessarily seen as life-threatening or harmful to a person's health, but may cause irritation, pain, and redness in the area of the burn. A second degree burn to the surface of a person's skin is much more severe. It can be caused by contact with boiling water or a hot surface. This painful type of burn may blister and extends into an individual's dermis. The healing time associated with a second degree burn injury is typically two to three weeks and may become infected if improperly treated.
Third degree burns and fourth degree burns are the most serious when it comes to these types of injuries. A third degree burn injury extends through the entire dermis and may be painless after the accident takes place. This type of burn will require a much longer healing process, especially because a skin graft may be necessary for this area of the body to heal. In some burn injury cases, amputation and functional impairment to the burn area will be seen. Burn injuries can be caused in hundreds of different ways, including
fires and explosions, electrocutions, and contact with hazardous chemicals. If you have suffered a burn injury after being involved in an
offshore accident, do not wait to speak to an
offshore injury attorney.
Offshore Injury Attorney Helping Burn Victims
Burn injuries can be some of the most severe injuries a seaman can suffer aboard an oil platform or a vessel. Accidents that occur on these locations are often subject to
maritime law and the
Jones Act, which may allow the injured seaman to recover financial compensation from his or her employer. Suffering these types of injuries can be extremely difficult, especially when you are unsure of how to find the financial means to pay for the necessary medical attention. Fortunately, the team at Arnold & Itkin LLP is on your side!
At our firm, we have recovered over $250 million for clients in the year 2011 alone. We are committed to providing our clients with the level of legal representation they need to successfully file or resolve an offshore injury claim. Call us today to get a free, no-obligation consultation of your case.
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