Burn Injuries

The type of burn injury you may have sustained will depend largely on the type of accident you were involved in.

Some different types of burn injuries include:

• Chemical burns

• Scalding burns from exposure to hot liquids

• Electrical burns

• Flame-related burns

While all burn injuries have the potential to be serious, there are varying degrees of burns, with first degree being the most minor and third degree being the most serious:

• First degree burns – A first degree burn typically results in reddened skin but with no blistering; it may also be swollen and painful. This type of burn typically heals within a week or two.

• Second degree burns – If you suffer a second degree burn you will likely see the skin begin to blister and thicken; it will also be red and sore. Second degree burns typically take several weeks to heal.

• Third degree burns – If you experience a third degree burn your skin will appear thick, white, and leathery; this type of burn is often so severe that it causes nerve damage, which means you may not experience as much pain as you would with a second or third degree burn. Third degree burns do not have a definite healing time frame, and if not treated properly can result in permanent damage or scarring.

Want help pursuing a burn injury case in Minneapolis? Call Goldenberg Lauricella today at (800) 903-1643 for compassionate legal representation.