Suffering Car Accident Burns

Denver Car Accident Attorney Discusses Accidents & Burns

Car accident victims in Colorado can suffer a variety of injuries, and many of them can be catastrophic. These types of injuries are life-altering and may require treatment for the rest of the victim’s life. This is where a Denver car accident attorney can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

When a car accident happens in Denver, there are a number of hazardous situations that can arise from the impact. Cars are loaded with highly flammable gasoline, which creates a dangerous and fertile ground for a fire.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), between 2003 and 2007 there was an average of 287,000 vehicle fires each year. These fires killed roughly 480 people per year and caused more than 1,500 injuries.

First- and second-degree burn victims fare better in fiery accidents because they often can be treated quickly and with little lasting impact. On the other hand, third-degree car accident burns require immediate medical attention, but the effects also can be devastating and long lasting.

There are the obvious effects on one’s appearance, but these types of car accident burns also can result in amputation of damaged limbs, breathing problems, and loss of muscle and skin flexibility.

Other less-recognized effects are:

  • higher risk of heat stroke – burns can destroy sweat glands and inhibit the body’s own cooling system;
  • pigment changes – pigment changes, coupled with weaker, damaged skin, make the victim more susceptible to sunburn;
  • less sensitivity to touch and temperature – nerves that sense light, touch and temperature may be damaged; and
  • itching skin – burn areas that heal have fewer sebaceous glands, which create oils to keep the skin from drying out.

These types of injuries require specialized treatment, and the costs can skyrocket. Some of the necessary treatments in a severe burn case are:

  • skin grafts;
  • dermabrasion or removal of damaged tissue; and
  • specialized ointments to maintain skin elasticity.

The lasting effects of car accident burns and the ongoing treatment that may be required for the victim can affect quality of life and have huge financial implications.

A Denver Car Accident Attorney Can Help if You’ve Been Burned

When these types of burns come as the result of a car accident in Denver, a Colorado car accident attorney may be able to help you receive financial compensation for your pain and suffering and medical expenses.

The Law Office of D.J. Banovitz offers you a free consultation to discuss your injuries and explore your options to seek justice if someone else is at fault for your car accident burns.

Call today to speak with an attorney at 1-303-300-5060 and click for our free book 7 Costly Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Colorado Injury Claim.

D.J. Banovitz’ career has always concentrated on trial practice and he has litigated hundreds of cases. His passion and sole career focus has been to seek justice for people suffering from personal injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence. The hallmark of the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz, is the total commitment to professionalism, quality, and personalized care of your injury case. D.J. has dedicated his professional life to helping those most in need and is a proud and active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. His experience includes volunteering for Colorado Rural Legal Services in Montrose, the Colorado Aids Project, consumer law, family law, criminal defense, and Alternative Defense Counsel for juveniles in Denver.