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While the most common cause of burn injuries in Rhode Island are fires, other causes include chemical burns and other heat-related injuries. Serious burns are among the worst injuries a person can face, with second and third degree burns taking years to heal and leaving considerable scarring. With medical costs in Rhode Island rising, treatment of burns can be costly, sometimes requiring skin grafts and other complicated medical procedures.
In many instances, the victim of a fire accident in Rhode Island can attribute his or her injuries to someone else's negligence. In these cases, our Rhode Island burn injury lawyers may be able to help. Rhode Island law has a statute of limitations for burn injury lawsuits, so be sure to contact an experienced Rhode Island burn injury attorney soon after the injury.
Burn Accident Lawsuits in Rhode Island
According to the American Burn Association, there are approximately 4,000 fire and burn deaths each year. This includes an estimated 3,500 deaths from residential fires and 500 deaths from motor vehicle accidents, aircraft crashes, contact with electricity, chemicals or hot liquids and substances, and other sources of burn injury. Furthermore, and 1.1 million burn injuries require medical attention. With the help of a Rhode Island burn accident lawyer, a burn injury lawsuit can be filed to recover compensation for damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Rhode Island Burn Injury Causes
In some cases, Rhode Island burn injuries are caused by workplace explosions arising from machinery defects or improperly handled electrical equipment. Defective products in Rhode Island homes and offices, such as appliances or commercial grade high voltage electrical switch gear, are additional causes of fire accidents that may result in electrical burns, chemical burns, and other types of burns. Burn injuries in Rhode Island can also result from such things as negligently installed, maintained or repaired electrical equipment or outlets. If the cause of a Rhode Island burn accident involves negligence, a Rhode Island burn injury lawyer can defend the rights of the burn victim and work to ensure that the victim is justly compensated for his or her injuries.
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