Category Archives: Burn Injuries
Can You Sue for First Degree Burns?
Yes. As in any personal injury case, you will have to show the court that someone was negligent or strictly liable or that something was defective, that that someone or something caused your burn injury, and that you have suffered damages as a result. A first degree burn is the least severe type of… Read More »
What Are the Causes of Birth Asphyxia?
Model depicted is not actual client. Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby doesn’t receive enough oxygen before, during, or after birth. WHO also estimates the annual neonatal deaths caused by asphyxia at 4 million. This number represents 38% of deaths of children fewer than five years of age. What Causes Birth Asphyxia? Birth asphyxia… Read More »
First, Second, and Third-Degree Burns
When burn injuries are severe, they may be considered catastrophic injuries. Burn injuries can leave a victim with physical and emotional trauma, as well as severe disfigurement. Burn injuries fall into three categories: first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree. Learn the difference between these three categories and what to do if you have suffered a burn… Read More »