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The Drinnon Law Firm, pllc understands the horror that burn victims and their families suffer.
"When I was thirteen years old, my family and I experienced the devastation of a fire and burn injuries to our loved ones. After throwing a blanket on my father who had just emerged from a gasoline fed fire with my little sister, I watched him go back into the fire and then re-emerge with my grandmother. The fire was just the beginning of our horror. Treatment for burn injuries is cruel and devastating even when successful. When I was 18 years old, I was with my little sister as she was preparing to undergo another scar revision surgery. I will never forget the physical pain and mental suffering of my father, sister and grandmother." Stephen W. Drinnon
Unfortunately, thousands of Americans are killed and tens of thousands are injured each year as a result of fires, many of whom are children and elderly. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that fires and related burns are the third leading cause of unintentional injuries to children. (click here to review U.S. Fire Administration Topical Fire Research Series - Child Fire Casualties.)
It is even more unfortunate that many fires could have been avoided. Defective products and the negligence of non-family members are often the cause of fires which devastate a family forever.
Burn injuries most often occur as:
- On the job injuries;
- Automobile accidents;
- Fires in structures;
- Electrocution or electrical burns;
- Thermal burns; and
- Chemical burns.
Electrical Burn Injuries
Electrical burn injuries result from exposure to high voltage electricity. On the job exposure for those working in the electrical field is always a hazard. The burn injuries result from electric current flowing through the body causing a severe exit wound. High voltage may cause the heart to stop beating and result in the death of the victim.
Flammable Clothing Burn Injuries
The flammability of clothing is tremendously dangerous as it may spread through the clothing creating severe burns all over the body. Clothing sold in the USA must comply with federal standards.
Thermal Burn Injuries
Thermal burn injuries occur when there is exposure to, or contact with steam, flames, flash, and hot surfaces or hot liquids with a temperature of 115 degrees or more.
Automobile Fires & Burn Injuries
Automobile fires may result from auto accidents. Automobile fire injuries can be caused by explosions or collateral shrapnel.
Chemical Burn Injuries
Chemical burn injuries are caused by contact with acids or strong bases such as alkaloids. Often, strong chemicals are used in laboratories and in a variety of job uses. Very strong chemicals will dissolve skin at contact and are difficult to wash away at contact exposure. A child's skin is especially sensitive to chemicals.
Structure Fires & Burn Injuries
Fires are a common cause of residential fire deaths and office building fire deaths. All types of electrical equipment can malfunction and cause structure fires.
ATTENTION TO YOUR CASE
The Drinnon Law Firm, pllc will evaluate each individual case with the care that it and the family deserves, free of charge. Together, we may be able to prevent another family from having to face a similar tragedy.
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