Chicago Burn Injury Attorney

Burn injuries are common in catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, on-the-job accidents, and as a result of dangerous products and premises. One of the leading cause of death in the United States is due to burn injuries.

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Whether you or someone you love suffered burn injuries as a result of negligence or recklessness by someone else, please contact our Chicago burn injury attorneys for a consultation. We’re committed to providing you with personal service that goes beyond the office and helps you recover the compensation for your losses.

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Types of Chicago Burn Injuries

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Burns are classified by severity, or degrees. The main categories of burn injuries include:

• First-degree burns. This is a burn's least serious level. The damage is only to the skin's outer layer and is uncommon to permanent scarring. Sunburn is an example.

• Second-degree burns. The outer layer of the patient (epidermis) and the layer below (dermis) are damaged. Blisters and scarring sometimes occur with second-degree burns.

• Third-degree burns. Damage is done to the deepest skin layer, fat layer, and underlying tissue. Nerve damage is typical along with the blisters and scarring. Victims suffering Third-degree burns often have difficulty breathing and may have trouble regulating their internal body temperature if a large proportion of their body is covered by scarring.

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Complications from burning include scarring, blistering, and swelling. Infection is a strong possibility since the protective barrier to the skin is damaged. Other hazards include low blood pressure that can threaten heart function, low body temperatures that can threaten hypothermia, and bone and joint harm.

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Common reasons for Burn Injuries in Chicago

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Burns may be caused by burning, chemical or gas exposure, heat, scalding water, and many other causes. Some of the causes of burns that that result from negligence on the part of another person include:

• Car accidents. Every time a vehicle becomes involved in a collision, there is a possibility that the fuel tank will explode or create a leak that could cause a fire. Our lawyers represent clients who are burned because of collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and all types of vehicles dependent on fuel.

• Malfunction. Every electrical device possesses the potential to trigger a fire. some cell phones have recently been shown to cause burn-injuries after their batteries exploded.

• Untended fires. A lot of fires are caused by someone being negligent. It may cause a fire to leave flammable liquids around the building, or function. Unattended fireplaces and stoves can start a fire. 

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Contact Chicago Burn Injury Attorneys

Burn injuries are serious, leaving permanent physical, emotional and psychological scars; causing acute and chronic pain; and having severe financial consequences. Our Chicago burn injury lawyers at Tschiggfrie Legal recognize the detrimental effect burning burns can have on a person's health, wealth, and well-being.

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Our attorneys serving entire Illinois are committed to defending the interests of victims of burn injuries by actively taking legal proceedings against the party responsible. We are committed accident and injury attorneys with the requisite expertise and experience to get you the money you need and deserve.

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Contact us today!