According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 15,000 American workers suffered burn injuries in a recent year. Burns are one of the most severe types of workplace injuries, and employers must follow safety regulations to prevent these injuries and protect their employees.
Category: Burn Injuries
Burn Injuries & Symptoms to Know About
Each year, nearly half a million people in the United States seek medical treatment for burn injuries. Accidents involving burn injuries can be extremely devastating, both physically and emotionally, and seeking prompt medical treatment helps protect your legal right to seek compensation from the party who caused your...
How Are Burn Injury Compensation Claims Evaluated?
Burn injuries can be some of the most painful, debilitating, and emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face. Victims may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim when these injuries occur due to someone else's negligence. However, evaluating the value of a burn injury claim can be complex, as...
Can You Sue for Burn Injuries Resulting from Defective Products in North Dakota?
Experiencing burn injuries from defective products is not only physically painful but also emotionally distressing. In North Dakota, if you're grappling with the aftermath of such an injury, it's vital to know your rights and the possibility of legal recourse. Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. is here to guide you through the...
Long-Term Effects of Severe Burn Injuries
Burns can be caused by fire, scalding hot liquids, electrical elements, hazardous chemicals, and more. A burn victim may have sustained this kind of injury in a motor vehicle accident or work-related incident. Burns may happen due to a defective product such as a...
Burn Injuries and Symptoms to Know About
A minor burn may not impact you much, but some of the more severe burn injuries can cause significant physical and mental trauma. Minor burn injuries can occur because of sunburns or contact with scalding hot water, and the symptoms may heal by themselves in a few days. However, more severe burns...