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Burns

Children's Burn Injuries

Sadly, every year there are thousands of infants and children that endure a serious burn-related injury. Many argue that burn injures are unquestionably the most painful and devastating injury a child can go through. Statistically kids of the age four and under are at the maximum risk to be burned; in fact the death rate is more than double the rate of injury for children ages five to fourteen.

Who or What is Accountable?

There are several unsuspicious factors present in your child's daily life that could very easily cause a fire and lead to serious injury or even death. Please be cautious of the following instances that are most commonly the cause of the fire your child may be involved:

  • Defective smoke alarms
  • Defective caps on toxic substances, negligence in design of containers and tops on containers allowing children to access resulting in chemical burn.
  • Faulty water heaters and hot water pipes
  • Defective space heaters
  • Malfunctioning electric blankets
  • Overheating batteries in toys, science kits, or even flashlights that pose a thermal burn hazard
  • Faulty Wires
  • Water used in certain defective humidifiers can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
  • Sleepwear, shoes, clothing that failsto meet the children's flammability standards

Burn Victims Legal Rights

If your child has suffered a serious burn injury on account of a defective product or another person's negligence, seeking legal representation is vital. The repercussions of a severe burn are demanding and require a considerable amount of attention. Treatment often entails extensive hospitalization, lengthy periods of rehabilitation, painful physical therapy, numerous skin grafts, and even surgeries. Medical and emotional losses can and should be pursued given that these treatment options are all timely and costly. In addition, Mark and Associates, P.C. realize that taking care of a severely injured child is one of the toughest experiences a parent can go through, especially when the injury itself was preventable. We will fight to see that the negligent product or parties are held accountable, so you may be compensated accordingly. You can contact us today by filing out the form on the right of this page or by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).