Catastrophic & Serious Injuries
Florida Fire or Burn Accident Cases
Burn injuries are second only to motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of accidental death in the US. Burns are injuries to the skin caused by heat, chemicals, electricity or even radiation. While most people think it won’t happen to them, statistics show that every 21 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the US. Additionally, nearly 2.3 million people suffer some type of burn injury every year. Hundreds of thousands of these are injuries of a serious nature and about 10,000 result in death.
Types & Causes of Fire or Burn Accidents & Injuries:
- Thermal Burns: These are the most common type of burn injuries and typically are due to fire, hot objects and even explosions.
- Chemical Burns: Chemical burns are often caused by direct exposure to a strong alkali or acid. Chemical burn severity usually depends on the duration the chemical is in contact with the skin.
- Electrical Burns: Electrical burn injuries occur when current from an external electrical source goes through the body. Electrical burns can be very severe, as the heat generated can be up to 5,000 degrees.