Burn Injuries
Of all injuries, burn injuries are the most painful to sustain. This is especially true in cases involving 3rd and 4th degree burns, where the after effects are typically permanent and the physical pain spans for an extended period of time. When a person is burned, their skin is exposed to extreme heat, cold, chemicals, or electricity. If the cause of the burn is serious enough, the burn can penetrate through the person’s epidermis (skin), right into his/her muscles, nerves, and bones. After a person is seriously burned, they will be left scarred, which can be a permanent, emotionally traumatic reminder of his/her painful, devastating injury.
Burn Injury Side Effects
People who sustain serious 3rd and 4th degree burn injuries are likely to develop numerous mental, physical, and emotional side effects. These side effects may include, but are not limited to:
- damage to muscles
- bone damage
- nerve damage
- damage to blood vessels
- shock
- loss of respiratory functions
- inflammation
- permanent scarring
- paralysis in areas burned
Burn Injuries & Personal Injury Law
According to Florida personal injury law, any person who has sustained a serious burn injury as a result of another person’s negligence may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect monetary compensation for their catastrophic injury. Before a person decides to file a personal injury lawsuit involving a burn injury, it is a wise idea for him/her to consult with a skilled Tampa personal injury lawyer who is experienced in catastrophic injury cases.
If you have questions about a Tampa burn injury case, do not hesitate to contact the Distasio Law Firm today for your initial consultation!
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