Help for Burn Injury Victims After Trucking Accidents: Albuquerque Trucking Accident Lawyers
One of the most painful types of personal injuries is a burn injury. As most of us know, even just touching a hot pan for a brief moment can cause excruciating pain. But when that pain is dispersed over 20%, 40%, or even more of the body, it can result in absolutely catastrophic and debilitating agony. Trucking accidents are one of the most common sources of burn injuries after a motor vehicle accident. This is particularly true of high-speed interstate collisions which are more likely to puncture a gas tank or cause explosions. Burn injury victims after trucking accidents in New Mexico have rights under the law that may entitle them to compensation for their personal injuries.
Here at the Caruso Law Offices, P.C., our personal injuries lawyers can go out and get that compensation for burn injury victims after trucking accidents in New Mexico. This means fighting against some of the United State’s largest insurance companies who are trying to deny or undervalue a victim’s claim. We know burn injuries as our law firm has handled many burn injury cases. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a serious motor vehicle accident result in burn injuries, call our experienced Albuquerque trucking accident lawyers to learn how we can help protect their rights to compensation.
Types of Burns
There are three classifications of burns. Most people have heard of these classifications and know that a third-degree burn is the worst, but most do not know how these burns are actually classified. The following it the clarification of burns:
First Degree Burns – Least serious but still painful, this type of burn damages only the outer lawyer and results in swelling, redness, and pain. Medical treatment is rarely needed unless an infection occurs, which is uncommon.
Second Degree Burns – This type of burn is when inner layers of skin are also damaged. These burns are very painful and result in significant pain. Blistering, redness, swelling, oozing, bleeding, and other serious injuries are also common. It is recommended that second degree burns of more than three inches should be treated by a healthcare provider, whereas burns less than that could be treated at home and should be closely monitored for infection.
Third Degree Burns – The worst and often most painful injury, third degree burns damage all layers of skin and cause charring to the outer layers. Blood vessels, nerves, muscles, and even bone may suffer damage from a third-degree burn. These burns are usually excruciating unless nerves are damaged, which pain may no longer be felt due to permanent nerve damage. No matter how small the area, all third degree burns must be treated by a healthcare professional due to the risk of infection and necrotic tissue.
Common Injuries Due to Burns from Trucking Accidents
Our Albuquerque trucking accident lawyers help burn injury victims after trucking accidents in New Mexico. We understand how devastating these types of cases are for victims and their families. Individuals who have been involved in a burn injury case may suffer the following injuries:
- Severe scarring or disfigurement
- Lung damage
- Blindness
- Muscle damage
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Infections or sepsis
- Need for skin grafting
- Loss of hair due to scarring
- Nerve pain and serious nerve injuries
- Psychological injuries such as depress, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Wrongful Death, and
- Many other serious personal injuries.
Ask Our Experienced Albuquerque Trucking Accident Lawyers Help Burn Injury Victims After Trucking Accidents in New Mexico
Victims who have suffered serious burn injuries after a trucking accident in New Mexico should call our experienced Albuquerque trucking accident law firm to represent them. Our lawyers can help protect their rights to compensation to ensure that they are not taken advantage of by an insurance company who undervalues their claim. Call the Caruso Law Offices, P.C. to learn how we can help protect their rights to compensation by scheduling your FREE appointment by dialing (505) 308-1556.
We handle causes throughout New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Roswell, Cuervo, Rio Rancho, Clovis, Farmington, Hobbs, Albuquerque where our office is located, and anywhere else throughout New Mexico. Please call to schedule for FREE appointment by dialing (505) 308-1556 or contact us through our website’s easy to use and convenient contact box available here.
