Not many people associate burn injuries with car accidents, but they occur more than you may think. In vehicle collisions that cause an explosion or fire, the risk of suffering serious and perhaps extensive burns is often high. Complications, such as infection and...
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Burn Injuries
The psychological impact of burn injuries
Burn injury victims suffer from immense physical pain, and the healing process is lengthy. In addition to the physical challenges, suffering from severe burns carries significant psychological trauma. It’s essential to understand the emotional aspects of coping with...
Burn injuries: Types and causes
Burn injuries can result from various causes, including heat, chemicals, electricity and radiation. These injuries can be painful and debilitating. In severe cases, they can even be fatal. Understanding the causes and types of burn injuries can help Louisiana...
The types of burn injuries in Louisiana: What you need to know
Federal surveys estimate that there are over 486,000 burn injuries reported every year. This makes it the fifth most catastrophic cause of severe harm and death in the U.S. If you or your loved one in Louisiana was badly burned, here's what you need to know about the...
How others might be responsible for your burn injuries
If you suffer a burn injury while on another person's property, it may be possible to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against that individual or their insurance company. Louisiana law gives you one year from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit. Did your friend...
Burns can cause wide-ranging injuries and losses
Personal injuries can be serious and life-altering. When a Louisiana resident is involved in a motor vehicle accident, incident at work, or other injury-causing event they may lose more than just some time needed to recuperate. They may lose use of their bodies,...
Louisiana paper mill accident kills one and injures two
Accidents can be just that, simply accidents that cannot be avoided. However, some accidents in Louisiana are caused by the negligence and recklessness of others. Whether it is a collision on the roadways, incident in the workplace or an accident at a public location,...
What makes facial burns dangerous?
An intense facial burn may leave a permanent disfigurement and other health problems that can last the rest of your life. Not all facial burns are this severe, though. You may only suffer a mild burn that heals up in short order. Still, even a mild facial burn may...
The psychological challenges burn victims face
In the not-so-distant past, victims of serious burns had very poor chances of survival. Even if they survived the initial conflagration, the overwhelming infections that resulted from the horrific burns often claimed their lives.But medicine has advanced to the point...
Did you suffer a chemical burn at work?
The many petrochemical plants that dot both sides of the Mississippi River corridor from Baton Rouge to New Orleans provide a good living to many residents in the nearby parishes. But those same plants can produce catastrophic injuries when there are accidental...