NJ Burn Accident Lawyers
Burn Accident Statistics
Every day in the United States, a person is injured in a burn accident. Though necessary safety precautions are often taken, the possibility of a burn accident occurring is relatively good, especially considering that many burns occur within the confines of the home, usually happening as a person is carrying out an everyday task, such as cooking or bathing.
The American Burn Association reports:
- Medical treatment is given to 500,000 people per year who are suffering as the result of burn injuries
- Each year, 40,000 people are hospitalized as a result of their burn injuries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that smoking is the leading cause of deaths related to fire. Furthermore, the majority of fire accident victims do not perish to flames, but to smoke inhalation, as well as the breathing in of other toxic fumes.
The Burn Institute, a non-profit group health agency committed to reducing the number of injuries and deaths caused by burn accidents reports that:
- About 6,000 people die each year as a result of fire injuries sustained, and more than half of those deaths are ultimately caused by smoke inhalation injury
- The leading cause of burn injuries is scalding burns, especially since water heated to 155 degrees Fahrenheit can cause a third degree burn in a matter of one second
The United States Fire Administration, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the state of New Jersey has a 2005 fire death rate of 7.9 deaths per million people according to population. In comparison, the District of Columbia had 36.3 deaths per million (the highest), and Hawaii had 4.7 deaths per million (the lowest). Regardless of how low the number of fire death rates may be however, it is vital to have a Princeton burn accident attorney on your side that can help you sort through the details of your burn injury case.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, our skilled burn accident lawyers in New Jersey will examine every aspect of your case to ensure that if negligence played any sort of role in causing your accident, those responsible for it will be duly held accountable. Please call us today for a free evaluation of your case, and we will help you get the compensation you deserve to help cover the costs of medical bills, physical therapy fees, and even lost wages that resulted from your burn accident. Don't hesitate to contact us today.
Contact our team at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation and let our smart, aggressive legal representation go to work for you today.