Contact WKW
Our Address
2859 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Office
317.920.6400
Free Case Evaluation
317.920.6400
Updated May 28, 2019 | By Wilson Kehoe Winingham staff
Burns are arguably one of the most painful injuries you can sustain. Between the high level of pain and the permanent disfigurement burns can cause, a burn injury can also lead to emotional anguish and long-term psychological damage.
There are two main categories of burns: those caused by exposure to heat or flame, and chemical burns. Chemical burns are caused by exposure to caustic substances, such as lye or a strong acid. Whether caused by heat or chemicals, the damage from a burn looks and feels much the same.
Accidental burns are a common injury. While a first-degree burn you sustain while frying an egg may only require an ice cube and some topical ointment, second and third-degree burns, particularly over large areas, can leave you hospitalized for long periods and may require skin grafts or other extensive treatments.
Cooking at home is the most common cause of minor, superficial burns. The type of burn injury that would lead someone to file an insurance claim—or a personal injury lawsuit—tends to come from a more serious type of accident. This accident can include the following:
The most serious burns can damage tissue beneath the skin and may even result in death.
If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a fire or burn, you are urged to contact the Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorneys of Wilson Kehoe Winingham. The lawyers at WKW can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call 317.920.6400 or fill out an online contact form for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
Blog Types and Causes of Burn Injuries
Request a Free ConsultationBurn injuries are not only painful, but they also have the potential to be extremely damaging. Depending on the burn, a victim could come away…
Transcript Common injuries in fires and explosions may seem obvious. Burns are the number one type of injury that we see from these types of…
Farming accidents and injuries are extremely common—according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, approximately 100 agricultural workers are injured every single day.…
Let WKW put our experience to work for you. Contact us for your free case evaluation.
Or, call us today at (317) 920-6400