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Fires and Burns

In the United States, a home fire claims a life every three hours. Fires and burns were the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in the United States in 2005 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Loss of life, loss of property, severe and painful injuries, scarring and emotional trauma are just some of the ways a fire can inflict pain on its victims.

When You've Suffered From Burns
Burns can be caused by a number of things including heat, hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation, sunlight, chemicals or electricity. Burn injuries can be among the hardest to treat, extremely painful and can leave lasting emotional and physical scars. Severe burns can also have life threatening complications due to fluid loss, scarring and tissue damage. Recovery time is extensive, multiple surgeries may be required for skin grafting and treatment is costly and painful.

Fire can destroy a home in a matter of minutes. Children younger than five and adults older than 65 are most likely to die in a fire and are the most vulnerable. There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of a home fire. Read about fire prevention at: www.firesafety.gov.

To learn about the different types of burns and the treatment needed, visit the American College of Emergency Physicians site.

Soucie Law Can Help You Move Forward

One of the things you need most when dealing with the aftermath of an injury or death caused by fires or burns is legal help. We will help you understand the process, and help you find the best possible legal representation so you can move forward.

If you would like to talk to someone at Soucie Law right away, call (763) 427-8888. After business hours, our answering service will relay your message to the on-call attorney immediately.