Burn Injury

There are approximately 1.1 million burn injuries in the United States each year. There are numerous causes of burn injuries including scalding water, gas spills, building fires, lighters and matches, electrical accidents, and burns from automobile accidents.

Tissue damage results from a burn when heat or chemicals touch the skin. Burn injuries can also cause damage to nerve endings, muscle, and other tissue beneath the skin. Regardless of the cause, burn injuries can be very painful and can lead to serious trauma and psychological pain. You may also suffer from a loss of mobility.