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The Truth About The Most Common Burn Injuries

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There’s no doubt that burn injuries are among the most painful.  Do they all come from contact with actual fire?  Not at all.  Read ahead to learn some statistics about burn injuries.  Some may even surprise you.

We took a look at some numbers presented by the American Burn Association (ABA).  The numbers listed for 2016 actually appear reflective of treatment in 2011.  Nationally, it is estimated that at least 486,000 people received at least emergency room treatment for burn injuries.  This data includes the 40,000 who receive inpatient care.  30,000 are actually admitted to hospital burn centers.

Despite superior burn treatment, a number of people will die from these injuries.  This also takes into account those who succumb to smoke inhalation. The good news is that the 2014-2015 statistics show that almost 97% of burn injury victims are survivors.

Let’s take a look at the most common burn injuries.

The Statistics Regarding the Most Common Burn Injuries

Would it surprise you to learn that more males suffer from burn injuries than females?  How about the fact that nearly three quarters of burn injuries happen at home?  We personally found this data somewhat amazing.

So, let’s go through some of the most common causes of burn injuries:

What You should do if You’ve Suffered a Burn Injury

Obviously, not all burn injuries are the fault of others.  The first thing you should do is seek immediate medical assistance.  Burn injuries are considered among the most painful.  In addition, the injured are subject to infection.  They can be scarred for life.  These are all serious matters that require medical attention.

If you have suffered a burn injury, you may want to check to see if someone else is liable.  At the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, we have handled these types of cases for many years. Contact us to see how we can be of assistance.

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