Burns and Explosions
 

Burns are the most painful of injuries and take the longest time for recuperation and rehabilitation.

Of approximately 2.4 million burn injuries reported in the US each year, 650,000 result in serious injury to skin and tissues and 8,000-12,000 result in death. Burn injuries are the second leading cause of accidental death in the US, just behind motor vehicle accidents.

Although burns usually affect the skin, other areas of the body can also be injured. For example, airways and lungs can be damaged as a result of inhaling hot fumes and toxic gases.

Of all catastrophic injuries, burns require some of the most expensive care. Burn injuries often require extensive hospital stays, with a team of specialists attending the victim. Even after discharge, reconstruction and rehabilitation costs can be exorbitant. We are dedicated to helping clients pursue compensation for the losses they have suffered.

Explosions involving inflammable material often lead to serious personal injuries to victims, including second degree or third degree burns. The pain can literally become intolerable, causing the brain to stop responding to damaged internal organs. Even if one is able to survive the pain, treatment for the burns such as skin grafting and special garments compound the victim's sufferings. Finally, the victim faces permanent scarring and disfigurement at the end of the healing process.

Propane Gas Explosions: Many people rely on propane to heat their homes and fuel their appliances. Unfortunately, relying on propane gas puts people at risk of serious, life-threatening explosions. Most of these accidents occur due to tank or distribution system leakages, and may occur in commercial facilities, such as hotels, or in a private residence serviced by a local propane distributor.

Vehicle Explosions/Fires: In USA, approximately 1 out of 8 fire deaths result from motor vehicle explosions or fires. These are often due to faulty manufacturer design, road defects or accidents due to negligence of another other driver.