ATV Accident Injuries – Severe Burns

A surprising number of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents happen every year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported that eight hundred people are killed due to these kinds of accidents each year in the United States.

There are a number of reasons that these accidents happen, including people who operate the vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol which impairs the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle. Also, speeding on an all-terrain vehicle without wearing the right safety equipment, and riding the vehicles, designed for off-road use, on paved roads.

Individuals who have been injured in such crashes can experience severe burns.

ATV Accidents and Severe Burns

Serious burns may impact a person for the rest of their life by resulting in substantial long-term pain as well as both physical and mental scars.

Burns are usually classified by first, second, and third degree, as well as minor or major in severity. Treatment for burn injuries is usually determined by the kind of burn, the size of it, the severity of tissue damage, and the area of the body that is affected.

• First-degree burns usually only damage the outer layer of the skin
• Second-degree burns often damage the outer layer of skin as well as the layer beneath that
• Third-degree burns destroy or damage the deepest layer of the skin and tissues beneath, and usually necessitate skin grafts.

The monetary aftermaths of burn injuries can be devastating to the victim. An attorney who specializes in personal injury lawsuits can help you seek compensation for medical bills and other expenses such as skin graft surgery, hospitalization, plastic surgery, lost wages, and rehabilitative treatment if your accident was the result of a negligent driver.

Thermal Burn Injuries

These are the most common kind of burn injury and usually result from contact with heat sources, like fire. While brief exposure to a flash of fire usually results in superficial or even superficial fractional thickness burns, longer contact with flames in an accident can lead to deep partial thickness and even full thickness burns. Patients who are burned by flames also suffer smoke inhalation injuries which may be even more serious than the actual burn.

Chemical Burns

A chemical burn is usually the result of a strong acid, or diesel or petrol coming into contact with the skin, the extent of the injury will depend on how long your skin was in contact with the chemical and which part of your body was affected.

Seeking Compensation for Burns

Anyone who is burned in an ATV accident as a result of another person’s negligence can file a burn suit injury. While you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering and medical expenses, there are a few things to consider before you file a suit. You must file charges within your state’s statute of limitations, and you should ensure you do have a case before embarking on the legal process. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney can determine your case and help with the litigation process.