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Every year, fires cause devastating personal and financial losses to more than 3.5 million American families. In comparison to automobile accidents, burn and smoke inhalation injuries rank second, with children up to two years old and adults over 60 at greatest risk.

Author: Sara Goldstein

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While burn injuries can occur due to a variety of circumstances, there are some common factors, including:

• Car accidents
• Gas explosions
• Scalding/ hot water
• Electrical or industrial accidents
• Chemical substances
• Reckless use of lighters and matches

Burn victims and their families face a long healing process and a host of emotional, physical and financial difficulties, including:

• Catastrophic physical damage
• Untold dollars in medical costs
• High degree of pain
• Long-term hospitalization
• Skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries
• Multiple doctor’s visits
• Ongoing physical therapy
• Emotional counseling

More About Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are measured in degrees. Third degree burns are the most severe, but second degree and even first-degree burns can be serious. Along with burn injuries, there is the threat of injury from smoke, called an inhalation injury. Because smoke is comprised of more than one hundred known toxic substances, inhalation injuries significantly increase patient risk. Inhalation injuries can come from the heat of the fire burning the mucus membranes of the nose and lungs, carbon monoxide poisoning, and smoke inhalation.

Regardless of whether a burn injury is caused by fire or chemicals in addition to toxic smoke, the effects are devastating and can result in deformities and disfigurement that can change a person’s life, and the financial burden can quickly become impossible.

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If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, you need fast, experienced assistance from a skilled burn injury attorney. Schedule a private consultation with South Florida burn injury attorney Craig Goldenfarb, offering more than ten years of experience helping burn victims get the compensation they deserve.

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