Burn injury is among the leading causes of personal injury in the United States. The general perception is that a burn injury can be caused only due to a fire. However, there are many cases of burn injuries occurring due to spilling or leakage of boiling liquids, hazardous chemicals, or faulty electrical sources.
Burn injuries are broadly classified into three major categories. If the patient has suffered only superficial damage to the outer skin, it is called a first-degree burn injury. If the secondary dermal layer beneath the skin gets burnt, it is called a second-degree burn. In cases where serious burns penetrate all layers of the skin and even beyond, it is called a third-degree burn injury.
Whenever a serious burn injury has occurred due to gross negligence or fault of another, it may be prudent to consult with a specialist personal injury attorney who deals in burn injuries. He may be able to provide the best advice to the victim for receiving compensation for his physical suffering and loss.