The severity of a burn injury will determine how long it may take to heal and how likely it is to cause further complications such as infection. Burns are generally classified by degree:
- First-degree burns affect the epidermis or top layer of skin, and typically heal within a week or so.
- Second-degree burns harm deeper layers of the dermis, take two weeks or more to heal and may leave scars.
- Third-degree burns injure the entire epidermis, causing scarring and requiring skin grafts to heal.
- Fourth-degree burns may reach into underlying muscles and bones, and may require amputation.
If you suffered a burn injury or smoke inhalation injury in a car accident, a construction accident or an explosion on the job or elsewhere, you are urged to contact an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney. Lawyers of Boyle, Autry & Murphy bring decades of experience and a track record of successful outcomes to the table on behalf of every client. If we take a personal injury case, it means that we believe we can achieve the results our clients are entitled to.
Expenses and losses caused by a burn injury can overwhelm even a financially secure individual or family. A settlement or verdict should be structured so as to cover these losses as well as acknowledging pain and suffering. Are you a Pennsylvania burn injury victim? Lawyers of Boyle, Autry & Murphy are prepared to evaluate your claim for compensation for losses including these:
- Medical bills, including emergency care, recovery and future medical needs, such as plastic surgery
- Lost wages
- Expenses related to medical care of the injured person
- Funeral and burial costs in the case of a fatal burn injury
Were You Injured in a Fire in York, Camp Hill, York or Harrisburg? Burn Injury Lawyers of Boyle, Autry & Murphy Offer Free Consultations
If you suffered a burn injury in a car accident, in a construction accident or as a result of medical malpractice, talk to an attorney promptly. Learn about your rights to compensation and about ways to pursue compensation. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer regarding your Pennsylvania burn injury case.
