Reno Burn Injury Attorney

Burns injuries can happen to anyone at any time. Burns can also result in excruciating pain and possible disfigurement. Like other types of personal injuries, they can be impossible to prevent. It is common to experience burns after a car accident or when using a dangerous product or where a product fails, such as a water heater or boiler. Call our Reno burn injury attorney at 775-644-4444 for a free case evaluation if you or a member of your family have experienced a burn injury as a result of someone else’s negligence.

Burn Degrees and Treatment Options

Burns may be caused by a number of situations. The degree of each burn varies depending on what caused it. The terms first, second, and third degree burns are generally familiar to most. Severe accidents and catastrophic injuries can even cause fourth degree burns. 

Not sure what type of burn injury you or a loved one may have endured? Here is what each burn degree may entail, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• First degree burns: only impact the outer layer of skin. The burn site is painful, dry, and red; there are no blisters present. Long-term tissue damage is rare. Example is a mild sunburn.
• Second degree burns: this type of burn injures the dermis, which is located under the top layer of skin, as well as the outer skin layer. These burns may leave scars in addition to causing swelling and blisters.
• Third degree burns: affects the tissue below the first two layers, the fatty layer, as well as the dermis. These burns leave the skin black or make it seem leathery. Additionally, these burns may result in permanent nerve damage.
• Fourth degree burns: harms all layers of skin, including the muscles and bones underneath. The burns may occur in many locations on the body, making this kind of damage potentially fatal.

The type of treatment for burns varies depending on the severity of the burn. Treatment for first-degree burns may just include keeping an eye on the area and letting it heal. Second and third degree burns will need certain first aid measures in addition to hospital care. The patient may need surgery, skin grafts, and treatment in situations of the most severe third-and fourth-degree burns. 
Those who require prolonged burn treatment may miss work, incur massive medical bills, and possibly end up disabled and unable to work due to their injuries. Filing a personal injury claim with a Reno burn injury attorney can possibly lead to you obtaining compensation to manage these costs.

Accidents and Burn Injuries

When to Call a Reno Burn Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one have suffered a burn injury or a wrongful death resulting from a burn injury, Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys offer around the clock legal representation. Our Reno personal injury lawyer has experience recovering compensation for clients who’ve suffered from a variety of these types of injuries. To get started with a free consultation, contact our burn injury attorney in Reno at 775-644-4444. You can also reach us via LiveChat or by filling out a secure contact form.