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Western New York Burn Injury\u00a0Attorneys<\/h1>\n

A severe burn can devastate both victims and their families. The physical, financial, and emotional damages they must endure can seem like too much to take. Pain from a burn injury is long-lasting and described by many as more excruciating than any other type. Severe burns\u00a0require specialized care and treatment, and typically\u00a0leave permanent and disfiguring scars.<\/p>\n

When that kind of misery is inflicted on you\u00a0or your loved one, due to the negligence of others, it’s easy to want to settle the score with those at fault. The\u00a0personal injury lawyers at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh<\/strong> have years of\u00a0experience handling burn accident cases in Western New York. We know how to help our clients cope with painful realities of life following a severe burn. We work with the victim and family to prepare a lawsuit that includes\u00a0financial compensation for<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pain and Suffering<\/p>\n

\u2022 Medical Bills<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lost or Diminished Wages (Missed Work)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Therapy<\/p>\n

\u2022 Permanent and Partial Disability<\/p>\n

\nOver two million Americans report severe burns every year.<\/p>\n

Burns are the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Burn injuries are most commonly caused by the following accidents:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Vehicle Accidents<\/p>\n

\u2022 House or Mobile Home Fires<\/p>\n

\u2022 Industrial Accidents<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Work-Related Accidents<\/p>\n

Highly flammable products are another common cause of burn injuries.\u00a0An experienced burn injury lawyer with knowledge of\u00a0product liability\u00a0law can pursue a claim against negligent product manufacturers and fight to get you the money you deserve.<\/p>\n


\nTypes of Burns: <\/strong><\/p>\n

There are four categories, depending on the severity:<\/p>\n

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  1. First-Degree Burns: These are the least severe, but are painful and produce\u00a0redness and swelling. A good example is sunburn. First-degree burns affect the skin\u2019s outer layer, known as the epidermis<\/em>. Not likely to\u00a0be considered a serious injury.<\/li>\n
  2. Second-Degree Burns: Sometimes referred to as “Partial Thickness Burns”, these go\u00a0deeper than the outer\u00a0skin, damaging the dermis<\/em>, or deeper skin layer. Second-degree burns are further classified as either\u00a0deep or superficial. Both kinds\u00a0can heal on their own. They appear dry and white and may leave\u00a0scars.<\/li>\n
  3. Third-Degree Burns: A severe burn that penetrates into the fat below the skin layers. These burns\u00a0cause disfiguring scars, disability and\u00a0even death. Burned area\u00a0may be\u00a0charred black or white. Since third-degree burns damage nerve\u00a0endings, it may\u00a0not be painful for the victim; however, this burn increases chance of\u00a0infection.<\/li>\n
  4. Fourth-Degree Burns: Considered to be the most life-threatening and extend deep enough to damage bone. With this burn, there will be no skin that can be recovered. Burned legs or arms might need to be\u00a0amputated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Burns are also classified according to the source, including:<\/p>\n

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    1. Thermal\u00a0Burns: contact with fire,\u00a0steam, hot liquids or hot objects<\/li>\n
    2. Electrical\u00a0Burns: contact with electrical sources or lightning<\/li>\n
    3. Radiation Burns: exposure to sunlight, light bulbs, tanning beds, X-rays, or radiation treatment for cancer<\/li>\n
    4. Chemical Burns: caused by contact with household or industrial chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How our Western New York Personal Injury Lawyers can help you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

      The serious injury lawyers at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh<\/strong> speak with you and your family members, medical personnel, therapists and others to form a comprehensive\u00a0picture of your accident, burn injuries, treatment and future capabilities. That information helps us build a\u00a0case showing how your life was altered by the accident and makes clear who bears responsibility. We know it takes this kind of effort to have the best chance of getting our clients the compensation they deserve.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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