Burn injuries are among the most painful one can experience. Even minor burns can cause a great deal of physical pain, and severe burns can be life-threatening. If you have suffered burn injuries due to the careless conduct of another party, Parkersburg injury attorneys Jim Leach can help you build a case and seek compensation for your injuries.
The symptoms of burn injuries are classified according to their severity:
- First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin (epidermis). Sunburn is a type of first-degree burn that nearly all of us have experienced. The burn area is red and very sensitive to touch, but it appears white when light pressure is applied.
- Second-degree burns injure both the epidermis and the first layer of skin below the surface (dermis). Victims of second-degree burns will experience severe redness, pain and swelling, and the skin will often blister.
- Third-degree burns penetrate as far as the layer of fat beneath the skin, as well as the hypodermis beneath. The skin will appear charred or translucent. Victims experience severe pain, and scarring is likely.
- Fourth-degree burns are the most severe, deeply penetrating the skin and compromising muscle and bone tissue. Despite the severity of the injuries, victims of these burns might feel no pain in the burn area due to substantial nerve damage.
All burns are serious and require careful attention to avoid complications.
If you’ve received a burn injury because of someone else’s negligence, please contact Jim Leach, L.C., or call 1-304-865-8530 today to schedule a free consultation. Our injury attorneys proudly serve clients in or around Parkersburg, West Virginia.