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Explosion Burn Injuries
The word "explode" is simply defined as "to burst or shatter violently as the result of the release of internal energy." Therefore, any object that has a steady flow of internal energy may be susceptible to exploding if the necessary conditions are set in place. Aside from wreaking havoc at the site of the incident, explosions often result in fires, which in turn can affect an even greater number of people. All in all, explosion burn injuries can affect a large number of people in but a single moment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "the four basic mechanisms of blast injury are termed as primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary." Primary blast injury refers to the actual release of energy that affects pressurized objects and puts increased strain on them. Typically, primary blast injury affects the equilibrium and can cause gas tanks to explode. Secondary injury refers to being affected by flying debris caused by the explosion, while tertiary refers to a person being physically thrown "by the blast wind." Finally, quaternary blast injuries are those that involve all other injuries related to explosions, including burns.
Burn injuries resulting from explosions can be classified as first degree, which only affects the outer layer of skin and easily heals; second degree, which effects multiple layers of skin and takes a longer time to fully heal; and third degree, which affects all layers of skin and can result in extensive reconstructive surgery, including skin grafts to replace lost or severely damaged areas of skin.
Explosions can be caused by faulty products (such as hot water heaters) and the improper upkeep of machinery (particularly machinery that is fueled by gasoline). Regardless of the cause, blame can often be attributed to a party's specific action, or inaction in causing an explosion. Those responsible can be held liable for monetary damages that can help pay the costs of medical bills, physical therapy fees, and even wages lost, both past and future, as a result of the accident. If a person is injured while at work, for instance, then a person may hold their place of unemployment liable for unsafe working conditions, which would ultimately fall under the heading of premises liability, and may be able to acquire monetary compensation to help improve their quality of living after the accident.
If you or a loved one has recently been the victim of an explosion burn injury in New Jersey, please don't hesitate to contact the skilled burn injury attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein. Our knowledgeable New Jersey explosion burn injury lawyers will examine every aspect of your case, determine who was at fault, and hold that party responsible for their actions. Please call us today for a free consultation, and we will help restore the order that your explosion burn injury took away from your life.
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