San Diego Burn Injury Attorney

Burn Injury Lawyer Serving California – The Zalkin Law Firm

Severe burn injuries are devastating both physically and financially.  Depending on how much of the victim’s body is burned and the severity of those burns, the individual could be facing months in the hospital before he or she is even able to return to a semblance of a normal life.  If you or someone you love has been seriously burned in any type of accident caused by negligence, please contact one of the San Diego burn injury lawyers at the Zalkin Law Firm as soon as possible.  You could be entitled to receive monetary compensation for any losses that you have suffered due to the accident.

Burn injuries can occur in a wide variety of accidents, including the following:

• Car accident
• Bus accident
• Truck accident
• Chemical accident
• Workplace/jobsite accident
• Amusement park accident
• Accidents in the home

Burn injuries don’t only affect the skin – if an individual was injured in a chemical accident or fire, smoke or chemical inhalation can also cause injuries to the lungs, esophagus and other internal areas of the body. 

Types of Burns

• First degree burn – This is the least dangerous type of burn and only affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis).  This type of burn generally causes the skin to turn red and can cause swelling and pain.  Sunburns are usually first degree burns.  First degree burns are usually considered minor injuries.
• Second degree burn – This type of burn indicates that the first layer of skin (epidermis) has burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis).  The skin can appear very red and blistered.  These types of burns are generally very painful and can become infected.
• Third degree burn – This type of burn affects three layers of skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis).  Third degree burns can be pain free because of the fact that the nerves in the skin can be completely burned away.  Bone can even be burned in this type of injury.  The skin generally appears burnt or charred and can be translucent white in color. 

If you or a loved one has suffered any type of serious burn in an accident caused by negligence, you owe it to yourself to ensure that your rights are protected.

Contact a San Diego Burn Injury Lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm today.