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Thermal contact burns — Thermal contact burns are what you typically think of when you hear the phrase burn injury. They are the result of your skin coming into contact with something hot enough to cause a burn.
Chemical burns — Chemical burns are the result of your skin being exposed to a strong base or acid.
Electrical burns — Electrical burns occur when someone is exposed to a strong electric current or shock.
Arc/flash burns — Arc and flash burns occur when the skin is charred by the heat from a nearby explosion or fire.
Scald burns — Scald burns are the result of hot liquid coming into contact with exposed skin, such as when someone spills boiling water, hot coffee, or other hot liquids.
First-degree burns —
These cause minimal damage to the outermost layers of skin. Symptoms of a first-degree burn such as sunburn include swelling or inflammation of the skin, the skin turning red, and dry skin peeling. Home remedies such as running the burn under cold water or using an antibiotic ointment are usually sufficient to treat first-degree burns.
Second-degree burns —
These burns go deeper than first-degree burns to affect the inner layers of the skin, leading to blisters and making the skin extremely sore and red. Blisters caused by second-degree burns will sometimes burst, making the skin look wet. Pain is more intense with second-degree burns, and the increased damage to deeper layers of skin means a greater risk of infection. While some second-degree burns can be treated at home, you should see a doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation and treatment.
Third-degree burns —
These burns penetrate all layers of skin and cause serious damage to underlying tissue. Third-degree burns are often extremely painful, but in some instances, the nerve damage is so extensive that the victim feels no pain. The skin may turn brown or charred, have a waxy color, or take on a leathery appearance. These burns can be fatal if the victim goes into shock or loses too much blood.
Fourth-degree burns —
With fourth-degree burns, the burn damage reaches the bones and tendons and is potentially fatal. Immediate medical attention is required.
Economic damages are injuries and other losses that can be assigned a specific dollar amount. This includes medical bills, your lost wages while you were recovering from your injuries or any property damage that may have resulted from whatever caused your injuries.
Non-economic damages are losses that are harder to directly quantify. This includes the value of the physical pain and mental anguish your injuries caused and your diminished enjoyment of life as a result of your injuries.
Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the liable party was especially negligent or reckless, or if they intentionally caused your injury. Punitive damages are uncommon. Your attorney can discuss whether it’s appropriate to seek punitive damages in your particular case.
