What most of us know about burn injuries is only what we have seen on TV or in books. There is already a stereotypical knowledge of what this injury should feel or look like, so when we hear there was an injury, a certain image already plays out in our minds.
How Long Does it Take To recover from a Burn Injury?
Your recovery from a burn depends on the severity of the injury, as not all are severe and require a lot of treatment.
There are four types, or rather four classifications of burns, and are classified by degrees, and these degrees determine their severity.
Here are the burn degrees arranged in the order of least severe to most severe:
First-degree: This is usually called a superficial burn, and it affects just the outer layer of the skin. This is the kind of injury that happens when you are frying something and a few hot oil splashes on your finger. It is usually not serious, and in some cases requires no treatment at all, as it goes on its own.
When a first-degree burn happens, there is usually a bit of swelling, redness, and a tingling sensation on the spot where the injury happens. As the injury begins to heal, the dead skin peels off on its own.
Second-degree: This injury deeper than the first-degree burn and goes to affect the second layer of the skin, albeit not so much. This usually needs immediate medical attention, unlike the first in which a few home remedies can be used to reduce the effect. This takes longer to heal as well, reaching up to three weeks in some cases. After this heals, it leaves a scar or at least a semi-permanent change in skin pigment.
Third-degree: This goes through every layer of the skin, and sometimes the person injured might not feel any pain because the nerves might have been damaged in the burn. They usually begin to feel tremendous pain as they heal. The first thing to do after a third-degree burn is to call 911 immediately.
Fourth-degree: This is worse than the third degree burn and the person involved may not survive this if it goes beyond one part of the body. This injury through the skin deep into the tendons and the bones and the person usually loses that body part completely.
Whichever degree the burn is, get medical attention, especially from the second degree downwards.
Also, try your possible best to stay safe and avoid any kind of fire accident.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
Our Texas personal injury lawyers help clients who have suffered injuries in various accidents.
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
