Burn Injury Lawyer in Coral Gables

As the first line of defense and the largest organ of the body, the skin plays a large role in the health and function of the body. When the skin is damaged in any way, it can lead to further complications than just the initial injury, including:

• infections
• problems regulating body temperature
• low blood volume
• breathing problems
• bone & joint injuries

Burn injuries are among the most painful that can be experienced. You can speak with an injury attorney from our firm to learn about what legal actions can be taken after suffering from burns that were wrongfully caused by someone else's negligence.

Classifying Your Burn

A burn injury is classified by the layer of skin it penetrated through:

• A first degree burn is a burn that only harms the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. Symptoms of a first degree burn include pain and redness, and it can be treated at home. Within a few weeks, the burn should have healed on its own.
• When a burn penetrates to the second layer of skin, the dermis, it is a second degree burn. This will usually make itself known by blisters forming on the surface of the skin.
• Lastly, the most serious burn is a third degree burn. This pierces through to the hypodermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue. This layer of skin contains blood vessels and nerves, and it is the most important layer in regulating temperature.

How To Get Compensation for Your Suffering

Suffering from a burn injury can be both long-lasting and life-altering. In the worst case scenarios, it can even lead to fatality. That being said, persons who have incurred burn injuries—first-, second-, or third-degree—should be well-informed of the potential risks that can be attached to suffering in such a way. Not only can this knowledge help you to quickly identify any worrisome symptoms, but it can also help you receive the full amount of compensation you are rightfully owed.

Burn injuries of every degree can result in serious health issues, none of which are without their own idiosyncrasies. Accordingly, an essential part of your case will be to identify the symptoms that are unique to your burns, thus ensuring that you have substantial evidence in any case that is made on behalf of seeking compensation for your injuries.

• Among the most common consequences that can result from serious burn injuries are the following:
• Infection
• Lack of skin regrowth
• Loss of ability to perspire
• Loss of sense of touch
• Loss of skin elasticity

Additional forms of suffering from a burn injury can exist as well. Therefore, even if you do not see your ailments listed above, we encourage you to still speak with a personal injury attorney at our office. During a free consultation, we can review the details of your injury, including any symptoms that could be uniquely related to your burns, and move forward with a plan of legal action.

With the help of a catastrophic injury lawyer from our firm, you can feel confident in the actions that are taken on behalf of securing you the compensation that you both need and deserve. We are here to help you in whatever way we can, so don't wait to contact our office today.

We offer experienced representation!

Burn injuries can be life-threatening depending on how extensive the damage was across the body. It can take victims months to recover and extensive surgery may be necessary in order to remove dead skin, attach skin grafts, and help with scarring. Our team at Mesa Law Firm can help you if you were injured in this way, whether it was the result of a construction accident, car accident, or truck accident.

We have 15 years of experience, and we focus on personal injury law and will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to for your catastrophic injury. Please contact Mesa Law Firm today for a free case evaluation.