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Burn Injuries (Part B)

Deep Partial Thickness Burns (3^rd Degree Burns)

Prolonged or intense exposure to burning agents or catalysts may result in damage to not only the top two skin layers, but also the underlying third layer. This third layer of skin consists of fat and subcutaneous tissue, and also supports other body processing systems which produce hair follicles, sweat glands, and new skin cells. This type of burn is known as a deep partial thickness (or 3^rd degree) burn.

Deep partial-thickness burns are marked by agonizing and debilitating pain; and in almost all cases, skin grafts are needed to repair the damage. This consists of taking healthy skin cells from an undamaged part of the body and grafting them onto the burned areas.

Healing times are substantially longer with deep partial-thickness burns than with superficial or dermal burns. But even after the patient recovers, not only will there be visible scarring in almost every case, but the abovementioned bodily processes can be permanently disabled. In other words, the skin on the affected area may never again be able to sweat, grow hair, or generate skin cells.

4^th Degree Burns

You may not be aware of an even more serious class of burns known as 4^th degree burns. These occur when the damage extends completely through all three layers of skin and into the underlying tissue. In addition to all of the consequences of full-thickness burns, 4^th degree burns can cause irreversible muscle, ligament, or nerve damage - and can even be life-threatening if internal organs are affected.

Unfortunately, many people suffer serious burn injuries because of the negligence or recklessness of someone else. Treating a serious burn injury can take months of recuperation, especially if skin grafts are needed. The costs of these treatments are substantial and as an accident victim harmed by someone else's negligence, you should not have to pay for all your medical expenses on your own.

When you meet with an experienced Chicago burn injury attorney, you can go over your legal options and if necessary, they can help you file an Illinois personal injury lawsuit.

Hiring a Chicago Burn Injury Attorney

With serious medical issues such as burn injuries, it's always best to consult with a medical professional to help with diagnosis and treatment. During this time, recovering from your injuries should be your main focus, not dealing with insurance adjusters and escalating medical bills. Retaining the legal services of a Chicago burn injury attorney can help you focus on getting better while your attorney deals with the insurance companies on your behalf.

The Chicago burn injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will help you monitor your medical expenses and work toward a settlement to cover all of the treatments you need to get your life back on track. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - (312) 263-1080.

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