If you suffer serious burns in a car accident or other personal injury, you could be left with lifelong reminders of what was probably the worst day of your life.
No matter which type of burn they suffered — chemical, electrical, radiation or thermal — the repercussions of a burn are typically some of the most serious for accident victims. Read on to learn how you can cope with permanent burn injuries.
What you can face after a burn injury
Some of the worst burns severely limit mobility because the heat of the fire draws muscles and ligaments together, making it impossible to stretch back out for normal movements like walking and using one’s hands and fingers.
Infections are a big threat as well, as the damage to the skin, muscle and tissue no longer forms a barrier to infectious agents invading your body. Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition, can result from these opportunistic infections.
Scars and disfigurement
Depending on the location of your burns, your face could be permanently scarred from the fire. While plastic surgeons can do many miraculous things, completely obliterating evidence of a serious burn is usually not possible.
Pursuing the negligent party for the damages and other harm they caused can help provide you with a much-needed financial cushion as you work through your recovery after being burned in an accident.
While you may never be “whole” again physically as you were before your accident left you with burn scars and other permanent damage, the settlement or judgment you receive from the insurance company or the California civil law courts can help meet the needs of you and your loved ones in the years to come.
