There is nothing worse than a child that has suffered a burn injury. Such injuries may mean other infections.
One of the worst things we could ever think of is a child being involved in an accident of any kind. A child that has sustained burn injuries is even more horrific, not just for the child, but for the family. Burn injuries are not only frightening, they carry a high potential of being life threatening and may also involve secondary infections, shock and respiratory difficulties.
“If your child was burned because someone was negligent – a daycare worker or babysitter – they may be liable for those injuries and for paying the medical bills. This is one of those urgent situations where you really need to speak to a skilled New Mexico personal injury lawyer to find out what your rights are and what options you have available,” commented Scott Atkinson, a New Mexico personal injury lawyer.
Fire and heat related burns do tend to happen far more frequently that we think. In fact, over 3,000 children die each year as a result of burn injuries and burn injury complications. This is the second leading cause of death in the nation for kids. Those who survive their burns, an estimated 40,000 every year, spend long periods of time hospitalized.
“Let me make one thing clear, fire isn’t the only cause of burn injuries. A burn can actually happen as a result of chemicals, friction, electricity, light and thermal sources. The child may sustain first, second or third degree burns, with third degree being the most potentially lethal. Injuries like these may range from minor to life altering and the cost of treatment in cases like this is phenomenal,” observed Atkinson.
There is no way a family should go into debt paying for the treatment of burn injuries if they were caused by a reckless or negligent custodian. “Your lawyer will help you figure out the long-term costs of care when you file a personal injury lawsuit,” Atkinson said. A lawsuit may provide funds for pain and suffering, emotional and trauma counseling, physical therapy, future medical costs in relation to the burn injuries and hospital and medical expenses.
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