Burn Injuries

Lexington, Kentucky

Burn injuries vary by degree, and every year, over two million people in the US suffer some form of burn injury. Of these injuries, nearly 650,000 will require hospitalization, 75,000 will require long term medical treatment, and 4000 will die. In these instances, it is important to have an experience personal injury attorney like Lexington, Kentucky area James Vaught on your side to make sure you are fully compensated for the impact burn injuries can have on every aspect of your life.

Types and Severity of Burns

In determining the severity of a burn, medical professionals will take into account the location and depth of the burn along with factors like the victim’s age and sex. Using these measurements, burns are categorized as:

• First degree burns – Affect only the outer layer of skin. They may be painful to the touch and appear red and swollen, but they will not require extensive medical treatment.
• Second degree burns – Affect the first two layers of skin and may injure hair follicles and sweat glands. Hospitalization is sometimes required for these types of burns, but seldom is long term care necessary.
• Third degree burns – Three layers of skin are injured. They have the same impact as second degree burns, as well as frequently resulting in permanent scarring and numbness.
• Fourth degree burns – These are the most serious burns that penetrate below the surface of the skin to impact muscles, fascia, and even bone. The result of a fourth degree burn is loss of function to the affected area, and long term serious medical care will almost always be required.

Burns of any degree may be caused by accidents like motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents or defective products. When you suffer a burn due to someone else’s negligence, you have a right to seek compensation for all of your losses.

How James Vaught Can Help

Attorney James Vaught takes time and care to assess the full extent of damages if you have suffered a burn injury. Taking into account the severity of your burn, the treatments necessary to recover, and the impact your injury will have on every aspect of your life, Attorney Vaught will build a case that seeks to cover all related expenses as well as your pain and suffering. Applying over ten years of experience in helping burn victims recover their damages, James Vaught will personally work on your case to help you get the full compensation you are due.

If you have been injured in an accident that resulted in burn injuries in or around Lexington, Kentucky, please contact James Vaught at James Vaught Law Office PLLC to schedule a no obligation, free initial consultation.