Category Archives: Burn Injury
Burn Injuries Not Caused By Exposure To Open Flame
When an accident involves explosions and open flame, you know that the risk of burn injuries to victims is high. However, according to figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more people affected by burns than you might expect. Every year, 1.1 million victims suffer burn injuries that… Read More »
Protect Children From Burns
Burns and fires are the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the US, and additional data reveals how children are uniquely affected. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 32,200 children 4 years old and under visit the emergency room every year for fire-related and burn injuries. Among those… Read More »
What Victims Need To Know About Burn Injury Losses
Burns are defined as damage to skin and other tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation, and these injuries are a common occurrence in the US. According to the Burn Incidence Fact Sheet published by the American Burn Association (ABA), around 486,000 people seek medical treatment for burn injuries annually. However, this… Read More »
Astronomical Medical Costs Related To Accidental Burn Injuries
Burns are among the most excruciatingly painful injuries someone can suffer in an accident of any kind, but statistics reveal that they are also among the most expensive to treat. Every year, around 500,000 people receive medical care for burn injuries, at a cost of more than $1.5 billion. Plus, there are the indirect… Read More »
Risks of Fire and Serious Burn Injuries Increases AFTER the Holidays
If you are like many California families, you might keep your Christmas tree and other decorations up to extend the holidays after unwrapping all the gifts. Unfortunately, you could be putting others at risk of serious burn injuries by leaving up this quintessential symbol of the season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports… Read More »
