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Get injury lawyer help now for many of the following injury issues.

Injury lawyers that are experienced in representing catastrophic injuries include things such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, eye injuries, neurological disorders, severe burns, accidental amputation, and multiple fractures. Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer from a loss of movement or sensation. They may lose their ability to communicate or have impaired cognitive abilities.

The catastrophic injury may adversely impact the victim's respiration or circulation. Other body systems such as the gastrointestinal system and the urinary system may also be negatively affected by these injuries.

Managing catastrophic injuries can be complicated and require the assistance of a multitude of healthcare professionals. Victims may require the services of healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, counselors, and therapists. The long-term costs of services such as these can be astronomical, and most victims are not financially prepared to meet these expenses. A catastrophic injuries attorney can help victims ensure they receive the monetary damages they deserve.

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Skin Burns Scalding Water

Burns from scalding hot water can happen as a result of water systems that are either defective or installed carelessly, inadequately trained staff or intentional harm. Not only is this a very painful injury—especially for an elderly individual with fragile skin—but the infection that can result from severe burns can be serious or even deadly.

Do you or someone you know suspect that a loved one may be suffering from scalding water skin burns? It is crucial to obtain legal representation in order seek the justice your family deserves. Contact a nursing home abuse attorney in your area today to learn more about skin burns resulting from scalding water and how we can fight for your rights.

Nursing home residents may find themselves victims of numerous types of burns, and not just from scalding water. These types of burns include, but are not limited to the following:

Burns from fires
Cigarette burns
Friction burns
Heater burns
Burns from electrical equipment

Recently, a senior citizen in a nursing home was seriously scalded in a California nursing home after an untrained nursing home worker put her into a shower for twenty minutes with temperatures at 130 degrees. This resulted in the elderly woman suffering from third and second-degree burns throughout her body, including her thighs, lower back, genitals, and stomach. Another recent case involves a nursing home worker in Oklahoma who did not check the water temperature of the shower water to ensure it was at an okay temperature. This action resulted in two elderly individuals being scalded and sustaining severe burns; one resident sustained burns over 30 percent of his body.

Are you or a loved one a victim of skin burns from scalding water or other source? If so, our nursing home abuse lawyers are here to help. Contact a nursing home abuse attorney in your area today for more information about skin burns sustained in a nursing home and your legal rights to monetary compensation and more.

Did you know?
After being exposed to 130 degree water for thirty seconds or 140 degree water for only six seconds, severe burns can be inflicted.
Even just five minutes of exposure in water with a temperature of 120 degrees can result in third-degree burns, the most serious type of burn that there is.

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