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Exceptional Representation for Burn Injury Victims - Lawrence B. Saftler

Sustaining a burn injury can be emotionally, physically, and financially devastating, and victims often require long-term medical care. At the Law Offices of Lawrence B. Saftler, we assist victims of traumatic burn injuries from Manhattan, the Bronx, and other New York areas. The assistance of experienced burn injury attorneys can help those who have suffered due to the negligent actions of another person obtain the compensation they need to move forward with their lives.

Types of Burn Injury

Burn injuries can be caused by faulty electrical wiring, poor construction, arson, and unsafe or defective products, among other possible causes. The types of burn injuries that are typically involved in personal injury claims fall into four major categories:

Electrical burns: These burns typically occur as a result of contact with strong electrical currents, often due to defective or otherwise unsafe electrical outlets and wiring. Victims of construction accidents frequently sustain electrical burns.
Thermal burns: These burn injuries are generally caused by exposure to flame, heated metals, steam, or contact with scalding liquids such as boiling water, or hot beverages such as coffee or tea.
Chemical burns: Chemical burn injuries typically result from contact with abrasive chemicals containing strong acid or base components, such as paint removers, detergents, solvents, bleach, or concrete mix. These types of burn injuries frequently lead to product liability lawsuits.
Radiation burns: These burns are caused by excessive exposure to damaging radiation such as medical X-rays as well as ultraviolet rays such as are used in tanning beds.

Burn Injury Classifications

Burns which are typically involved in burn injury cases are classified into three categories based upon severity:

First-degree burns affect only the epidermal skin layer and involve minimal tissue damage. First-degree burns generally heal with little need for medical assistance and rarely cause scarring.
Second-degree burns typically affect both the epidermis and the dermis, and often cause blistering. Treatment of second-degree burns typically involves careful dressing of the injured area and avoidance of infection; however, some injuries may require skin grafts if the injury is severe enough.
Third-degree burns extend through the first two layers of the skin and may also affect underlying nerves, muscles, tendons, and even bones. Skin grafts are commonly required in treatment of third-degree burns.

Contact Manhattan, New York Lawyer Lawrence B. Saftler - Burn Injury Attorneys Can Help

If you or a loved one has suffered a damaging burn injury due to the negligent or harmful actions of another person or organization, schedule a complimentary consultation at Lawrence B. Saftler's Manhattan, New York office today. Burn injury attorneys have successfully obtained compensation for many victims, and our office boasts an impressive record of favorable verdicts and settlements.

Speak with one of the area's leading burn injury attorneys by scheduling an appointment at the Manhattan, New York office of Lawrence B. Saftler.

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New York, New York 10016