Burn Injury Lawyers NY

With a fourth degree burn, additional underlying tissue is also impacted, including muscles and ligaments. These types of burn injuries are often life-threatening. When more than 30 percent of an adult’s body is burned, skin grafts are usually required. In this context, multiple operations are often necessary when there is insufficient healthy skin remaining to perform a single graft. Additionally, many burn victims experience complications which affect their treatment. During the course of recovery from a burn injury, other body systems can also become impaired. The respiratory system is often damaged as a result of smoke or heat inhalation, causing long-term breathing issues. Burn injuries may require care and treatment by numerous medical professionals in a variety of specialties. For example, a burn victim may require the services of a pulmonologist who treats the respiratory system and lungs; a plastic surgeon to perform the skin grafts; and an orthopedist to treat joint and bone issues related to the burn. A deep burn can restrict the movement of joints and/or bones and cause the formation of scar tissue. This can lead to a tightening or shortening of tendons, muscles and skin. As a result, joints can be moved out of position. We work with medical professionals every day to ensure we understand exactly what our clients are enduring in both the short and long term. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury in New York, or you have a question that has not been answered, call Porter Law Group at 833-PORTER9, or e-mail us at [email protected].