The American Burn Association says that 1.1 million burn injuries require medical care in the United States each year.

A burn is tissue damage that can be caused by a number of different agents, including chemicals or heat.

Burns are commonly caused by:

• Car accidents
• Flammable liquid fuel explosions
• Gas explosions
• Hot or scalding water
• Industrial accidents
• Electrical accidents
• Fires
• Gasoline spills
• Lighters and matches
• Faulty candles

A person that has sustained serious burns, such as first-degree burns, will often need hands-on expert care to deal with the long-term psychological and physical side effects that come with a burn injury.

The Berniard Law Firm knows that making sure that future treatment for your injury is paid for by an insurance company, ensuring that you don’t lose wages because of your burn injury, and getting your medical bills taken care of are among your primary issues of concern after such a traumatic accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a burn accident in Louisiana do not hesitate to speak with a personal injury lawyer at The Berniard Law Firm to explore your options. You can call us at (504) 527-6225 or contact us online to schedule your appointment.