Riverside Burn Injury Attorney
Have you or a loved one been seriously in a traumatic burn accident in Riverside County? Are you suffering from serious pain, permanent deformities, disability, plastic surgery, and massive hospital and medical bills due to the negligence of another? The dedicated and experienced attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have over 40 years combined experience representing and winning serious burn injury cases for clients in Riverside County and beyond. Our committed attorneys have won millions for their serious burn injury clients, and are highly respected across the state of California.
Each year, over 10,000 people become seriously injured in burn accidents in the United States. Burn injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by automobile accidents and falls.
Types of Burn Injuries:
First-Degree Burns are the most common (and mild) burn injury. Affecting only the first layer of skin, a classic example of such injuries is a sunburn. These wounds will appear red, turning white when you press it with a finger. They usually heal themselves within a few days, or as much as a week. IF fever or massive dehydration develops, seek hospitalization immediately.
Second-Degree Burns involve the first two layers of skin – the epidermis and the dermis. These types of burns may result in blistering, and the skin to appear to be translucent or pearly white. For unusually-deep second-degree burns, doctors and surgeons may recommend victims get a skin graft to assist the healing process.
Third-Degree Burns involve all three layers of the skin, resulting in a dark brown or leathery appearance. These may result in permanent scarring, and require skin grafting, the removal of dead tissue, and long-term use of compression garments to minimize scarring.
Causes:
- Electrocution
- Building fires
- Thermal burns
- Chemical burns
- Smoke inhalation
- Gas explosions
- Gasoline spills
- Fume ignition
- Defective product
