Burn injuries: Types and causes
Burn injuries can result from various causes, including heat, chemicals, electricity and radiation. These injuries can be painful and debilitating. In severe cases, they can even be fatal. Understanding the causes and types of burn injuries can help Louisiana residents take steps to prevent them and seek appropriate treatment when they occur. Thermal burns Thermal burns are the most common…
The types of burn injuries in Louisiana: What you need to know
Federal surveys estimate that there are over 486,000 burn injuries reported every year. This makes it the fifth most catastrophic cause of severe harm and death in the U.S. If you or your loved one in Louisiana was badly burned, here’s what you need to know about the types and how to proceed to get the medical help and compensation…
The emotional and financial costs of skin graft surgery
When a Louisiana resident suffers a serious burn, the injury kills the affected layers of skin. This not only can leave a person profoundly disfigured, but also is medically dangerous since it leaves the burn victim open to infections. As a result, after a significant burn injury, skin graft surgery may be necessary. Skin grafting involves taking healthy skin from…
High-speed truck crash and fire highlights risk of burn injuries
A previous post on this blog talked about the risk of car fires, which are often the end result of serious motor vehicle accidents on Louisiana’s roads. Sadly, in another part of the country, this risk really hit home for several people involved in an accident on a major interstate. The accident, which attracted the attention of the national news…
Serious burn injuries are all too common in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana might get a minor burn from now to then, for example, by taking something out of the oven or getting a minor sunburn. While these burns may be treatable at home, it is possible to suffer a serious burn injury that requires hospitalization. And, unfortunately, serious burn injuries are all too common in the United States.…