Any exposure to the following can result in a burn injury: hot Surfaces, radiation, chemicals, and electrical currents. From steaming-hot liquids to fires, thermal burns may be the most common. However, radiation burns resulting from overexposure to ultraviolet rays or chemical burns caused by contact with harsh substances can also have significant consequences.
There is a classification system for burns used to demonstrate the severity of the injury. You are likely familiar with first-degree burns, which only affect the top layer of the skin, but second- and third-degree burns are much more dangerous.
Second-degree go deeper into the skin and often cause blisters or swelling. Third-degree burns extend to the fat beneath the skin layers, These types of injuries may cause nerve damage. Fourth-Degree Burns are the most serious, with damage to the skin, muscle, and bone. If you have suffered a burn injury at work, in a car crash, or any other accident, consult with a local attorney to find out if you could pursue a settlement or legal claim against the responsible parties.