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Missouri Car Crash Fires Part 4: Types of Burn Injuries

Burns are among the most painful and devastating of Missouri car crash injuries. A burn refers to any skin injury caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. Missouri car accident burns are usually caused by friction, heat or electricity.

Regardless of cause, burn injuries are classified by the amount of damage to the skin. From mild to severe, burns can be classified as first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, fourth-degree, fifth-degree or sixth-degree. In this article, we will discuss each type of burn and its treatment.

First-degree burns: First degree burns affect only the outermost layer of skin. The skin is usually pink or red and there may be a white plaque. The pain is tolerable. Depending on the extent of the injury, the burn may require minor medical treatment or it may heal on its own.

Second-degree burns: Second-degree burns involve both the outer and deeper layers of the skin. There is often blistering on the surface of the skin at the site of the burn. When nerves are damaged, these burns can cause significant amounts of pain. Because the inner layers of the skin are involved, second degree burns must be treated by a medical professional in order to avoid infection.

Third-degree burns: In a third-degree burn, the epidermis or outer layer of the skin is burned off. In addition to the damage to the epidermis, there may damage to the inner layers of skin and to the muscles, bones, and organs below the skin. These burns always result in scarring. Victims often require surgical skin grafts.

In addition to the damage to the skin, the victim is also at risk of complications such as respiratory distress, shock and infection. These complications can be fatal.

Accident victims with third degree burns require extensive hospitalization. After treatment is complete, the accident victim may need rehabilitation services and psychological support in order to deal with the resulting physical disability, scarring and disfigurement.

Fourth-degree, fifth-degree, and sixth-degree burns: In these very serious burns, the skin is burnt away and there is damage to the muscles and bones. Often these types of burns are fatal; when victims survive, the burn areas may require amputation and nerve damage can leave the victim paralyzed. The victim will require extensive medical care in order to prevent infection.

Life After A Burn Injury

Missouri car crash burn injury victims may spend weeks or even months in the hospital. Even after their release, they may face months or even years of physical therapy and counseling. If there is extensive injury, the accident victim may be unable to go back to work. At the same time, medical bills can add up.

Missouri car accident victims have rights. A Kansas City car crash attorney can help you determine if you have an injury claim. To schedule your free case assessment with an experienced Kansas City car crash attorney, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

You can learn more about car fires in our articles: "Missouri Car Crash Fires, Part 1: Avoiding Preventing Automotive Fires", "Missouri Car Crash Fires Part 2: What Should You Do If Your Car Is On Fire?" and "Missouri Car Crash Fires, Part 3: Treatment of Burn Injuries".

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