Allen Burn Injury Lawyer

Types of Burn Injuries

People generally associate a burn injury with fire, but there are several other ways to sustain a serious burn. In addition to extreme heat or flames, a severe burn injury can stem from exposure to radiation, chemicals, electricity, and hot liquids.

Burns come in varying degrees depending on their symptoms and effects. In order of severity, these classifications are as follows:

• First-degree burn – Affected skin is red and irritated
• Second-degree burn – Affected skin is swollen with blisters, and in some cases, a skin graft may be required
• Third-degree burn – A full-thickness burn that may cause the affected area to become either white or charred and almost always requires a skin graft
• Fourth-degree burn – A burn that reaches the muscles, tendon, or bone and typically requires reconstructive surgery or removal of the affected area