New Jersey Burn Victim Attorneys
Types of Burns
Every year millions of people are seriously burned. Most of these cases are preventable though the causes of the burns can vary widely. Nearly every burn results in some amount of damage to the skin. This damage can necessitate extensive skin surgery using plastic surgery techniques and other expensive medical treatments. If you or someone you love has been burned in New Jersey and you believe it could have been prevented please contact our office for a free consultation with one of our experienced Princeton burn injury lawyers.
The most common type of burn is a flame burn. Flame burns occur when fire comes into contact with the burn victim. These kinds of burns are particularly serious when the fire is not easily put out. Flame burns can lead to further burning of the body especially when parts of the victim's clothing catch on fire. Flame burns can also affect the hair, leading to further burning of the skin and a spreading of the fire. Some flame burns are enhanced and burn longer and stronger when the fire comes into contact with some cloth, such as an automobile seat, a baby's crib, a holiday decoration or any other item that can burn easily.
Another type of burn that is common in New Jersey burn injury cases is the contact burn. This kind of burn occurs when a hot object comes into contact with the skin. Some common types of contact burns involve metallic objects but they can include anything. One kind of contact burn that occurs frequently is known as a scald. Scalding occurs when very hot liquid comes into contact with the skin. Contact burns can be especially severe if the object that is burning the skin is not easily removed. This often happens in auto accidents or industrial related burns.
Many New Jersey burn injuries involving industrial incidents involve flash burns. Flash burns are a kind of burn that happens with a gas or flammable liquid catches on fire. Flash burns tend to be a fast, intense exposure to the heat, such as a gas canister that explodes. Flash burns can often occur in vehicles with improperly maintained parts, restaurants, residential buildings and many other areas other than industrial areas or construction sites.
Other types of common New Jersey burn accidents involve electrical fires or electricity, steam from heating appliances, beverages and chemicals. Chemical burns may not even involve heat but still leave a severe burn on the skin and serious disfigurement.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a burn injury in New Jersey please contact our office for a free consultation. Lependorf & Silverstein have been handling New Jersey burn injury cases for years from our office in Princeton. We are experienced in dealing with the causes of all kinds of burns and have several experts on our staff who can investigate your particular burn in detail.
Because we work on contingent fees for burn cases we can start working on your New Jersey burn injury case immediately with no money down. We only get paid a percentage of your successful award and if we lose your case you do not owe us these fees. Contact us today for a free consultation.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious burn injury accident in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
