Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in West Palm Beach, FL - Craig Goldenfarb, PA,
Friday, November 7, 2008
Burn Injury
These are frightening statistics. In fact, burn injuries rank only second to car accidents and, even more frightening, children from birth to two years old are the most frequent victims, with most injuries occurring in the kitchens of their own homes.
The top 5 most common burn injuries are caused by:
- Car Accidents
- Gas Explosions
- Scalding/ Hot Water
- Electrical Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
Lighters, matches and other household fires round out the top ten list.
According to The National Burn Information Exchange, the risk of burn injury is greater after age 60 than at any time during childhood. Burns are incredibly catastrophic to the victim and extremely expensive to treat, ranging from first degree, considered a minor burn, to third degree, involving every layer of skin and involving skin grafting.
A burn covering 30% of the victim’s body can cost more than $200,000 in hospital and doctor’s fees. This does not take into account fees for rehabiliation or reconstruction. The emotional, physical and financial costs of burn injury recovery can be immense. Long-term hospitalization, multiple doctors' visits, physical therapy and counseling can literally take over your life during recovery.
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, fight for your rights and contact Craig Goldenfarb, P. A. in Palm Beach County, FL. to get the compensation you deserve. Our free consultations allow you to begin pursuing your case at no cost to you. You only pay if you win, and you can’t win if you don’t pursue your rights! Contact Craig Goldenfarb today to schedule your private appointment.
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