Burn injuries are categorized by the severity of the burn. A first degree burn is the mildest form of burn and impacts only the epidermis, which is the surface layer of skin. While a first degree burn can be red and cause discomfort, these burns are essentially the equivalent of sunburns. Second degree burns (partial thickness burns) are more serious because they involve not only the surface layer of skin but also the dermis, which is the skin underneath the surface layer. If you do not obtain appropriate medical treatment for a second degree burn, it can develop into a third degree burn, which is extremely serious. Third degree burns (full thickness burns) impact the skin all the way through to the hypodermis layer and take a prolonged period to heal because of the severity of the damage to multiple layers of skin tissue and other bodily structures. Third degree burns cause charring of the skin and may result in extensive disfigurement often requiring skin grafts and extensive psychological therapy to cope with the trauma.
Smoke inhalation injuries are another serious type of fire related injury. Smoke inhalation injuries are extremely serious and can occur with even a brief exposure to fire. When a person breathes in extremely hot air, gases and particulate matter present in the smoke created by a fire, it can cause burning or swelling of the air passages and the lungs. In structural fires and gasoline fed motor vehicle fires, carbon monoxide poisoning from smoke inhalation can prove fatal.
While many presume that the likelihood of being involved in a fire is minor, fire departments throughout the U.S. respond to a fire every twenty seconds. If you are one of those victims who were injured in a fire caused by a motor vehicle accident, unsafe product, industrial accident or any other negligent conduct, the experienced Mississippi catastrophic burn injury attorneys at Barrett Law may be able to help you obtain the compensation you need for reconstructive surgery and emotional support to cope with the devastating injury and severe emotional trauma of severe burn injuries.
Experienced Mississippi Burn Injury Lawyers Providing Passionate Advocacy for Victims
If you suffer a serious burn injury caused by the negligence of a third party, our experienced and compassionate team of Mississippi catastrophic burn injury attorneys can guide you through the challenges of dealing with legal complexities and insurance hassles. We recognize that you may be feeling bewildered by excruciating pain, overwhelming stress and staggering financial obstacles, but we are available to evaluate your Mississippi burn injury case and advise you of your right to pursue a legal claim. We have successfully represented thousands of injury victims throughout Mississippi so we urge you to call so that we can evaluate your claim and fight for your future. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
