Did you suffer a severe burn due to someone else’s neglect? We at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. and our Reno burn injury attorneys can put our more than 150 years of combined legal experience to work for you to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your burn injuries.
We handle burn injury claims and lawsuits for all types of burns, such as:
- Chemical burns
- Electrical hazard burns
- Defective product burns
- Hot surface burns
When you have our name behind your claim, insurance companies know they will need to take your claim serious knowing we will proceed with the best experts to present your case at trial. A single misstep by the insurance company, and its team of attorneys is often all we need to take advantage of the situation and secure a win!
Let’s discuss your burn injury lawsuit. Dial (775) 284-8888 or contact us online.
On This Page:
- Classifications of Burn Injuries
- How to Treat a Burn Injury
- Can You Sue for First-Degree Burns?
- What Types of Negligence Can Lead to Burn Injuries?
- How Much Is a Burn Injury Worth?
- Get Results Today!
What Are the Classifications of Burns?
Burn injuries are primarily categorized into three degrees:
- First: When a burn reddens the skin but causes no lasting or serious injury, it is a first-degree burn. No medical attention is needed for most burns of this severity.
- Second: A burn that damages the skin and underlying tissues is a second-degree burn. Medical attention should be provided as soon as possible to limit the burn’s potential to cause permanent injury.
- Third: If a burn destroys deep tissues, then it is a third-degree burn, which needs immediate medical attention. Third-degree burns can be fatal if not treated properly.
- Fourth or higher: Fourth-degree burns and worse are not considered survivable due to the immediate and widespread harm caused by the burn.
How to Treat a Burn Injury
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The first thing you need to do after suffering a burn injury is seek proper medical attention, which might be a cold and wet cloth if you suffer a first-degree burn. If your burn injury causes severe pain or immediate debilitation, then you should go to urgent care or call 911. Some third-degree burns do not cause immediate pain because they destroy affected nerves entirely, so your burn could be worse than you first realize. As a result, you should always seek immediate medical attention upon suffering a burn.
Can You Sue for First-Degree Burns?
For the most part, burn injury claims would only involve third-degree or worse burns because those burns have the most potential to cause severe injury and trigger steep medical bills. Some second-degree burns can justify a burn injury lawsuit if there are treatment complications or if the victim experienced lasting trauma from the incident that caused the burn. It would be unusual to sue for a first-degree burn because these injuries that can usually be solved with first aid and minimal medical bills, which makes significant recovery difficult.