Burn injuries are often the result of an accident, such as a car crash or workplace incident. As noted above, burn injuries often cause more damage than may be initially apparent. Some secondary injuries, such as respiratory illnesses or other infections, may not develop immediately. This usually means that people injured in burn accidents must undergo a long medical process to treat their burn and all the related complications that may occur. Medical treatment for burns is expensive. Even when someone has insurance, they may end up paying high out-of-pocket costs for their treatment.