The effects of a burn injury in Tennessee can be unpredictable. Even exposing the sensitive layers of the skin to air can create further injury or illness. Severe burns can cause major blood loss or even affect the body’s internal functions, such as regulating body temperature or disrupting internal organ function. Severe burns also cause scarring or oftentimes require expensive skin grafting surgeries. Patients who have received severe burns suffer from their injury long after the incident occurs, making it important that they consult with a dedicated Chattanooga burn injury lawyer as soon as possible.