Washington Burn Injury Lawyers

Electrical burns

This common construction accident is often the result of faulty wiring, unsafe outlets, or faulty equipment. May result in nerve damage.

Scalding burns

A common restaurant injury caused by contact with hot water or other liquids. Common in boiler explosions in breweries and wineries.

Flame burns

Very common restaurant injuries and car accidents. Perhaps the most catastrophic flame burns happen in industrial accidents caused by an explosion or inadvertently coming in contact with mismanaged or unlabeled flammable material.

Chemical burns

Chemicals and toxins are very common in manufacturing accidents. They highly regulated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which has very explicit rules regarding the handling of chemicals.

Thermal burns

Very common construction injuries due to overexposure to the sun. They can also result from proximity to furnaces, glass blowing ovens and smelting areas.

Contact burns

Perhaps the most common type of burn injury, these are caused by prolonged contact with a hot object. Often the object is either not labeled, not clearly labeled or not properly cordoned off.

• Infection Burns are highly sensitive to infection. It is vital that burn victims and care takers are aware of the serious threat.
• Pain Burns are easily the most consistently painful personal injuries.
• Adventitious sounds Wheezing is indicative of internal burns in the lungs.
• Hoarseness This could be a sign of a burned throat.
• Dysphagia - The victim may have difficulty swallowing water or their own saliva.
• Dysphasia Loss of speech due to burns and swelling in the throat.
• Burnt Hair Scarring may prevent growth of lost hair.
• Nausea/ Vomiting Caused by smoke inhalation and exposure to chemicals.
• Unconsciousness The pain from the burns could cause the brain to shut down.
• Edema Fluids leak into body tissue causing swelling causing non elastic scar tissue to tear and become infected.
• Paresthesia Numbness, tingling, or pain around the burned area.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries These are deep burn injuries that expose bone, burn away muscle tissue and connective tissue, and may lead to amputation.

• Medical costs - Emergency, hospital, and fees.
• Ongoing medical costs - Physical and mental therapy, pharmaceuticals, and speech therapy.
• Loss of income - Lost wages and potential income.
• Pain and suffering - We seek general damages and special damages.
• Lost quality of life - Due to permanent personal injury or other factors.