Category Archives: Burn Injury
Various Bay Area Accidents Highlight Potential Causes of Vehicle Fires
A car could catch fire for many reasons in the Bay Area. Whatever the catalyst might be, these vehicle fires can cause catastrophic injuries. From skin burns to smoke inhalation, car fires can change victims’ lives forever. Perhaps the most serious potential consequence of these vehicle fires is death. Even if someone recovers from… Read More »
A String of Insane Bay Bridge Accidents Causes Mayhem and Fire
The Bay Bridge is a common place for some of the most insane, reckless car accidents in San Francisco. Within the past few weeks, this elevated roadway has seen an insane number of crashes – some more catastrophic than ever before. Trucks have caught fire, vehicles have rolled over, lanes have been closed, and… Read More »
Oakland Ghost Ship Lawsuit filed after Warehouse Fire Claims 36 Lives
An Oakland Ghost Ship lawsuit filed against Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse owner alleges numerous people were aware of the dangers the building posed long before the deadly blaze claimed 36 lives in December. Families of individuals killed in the warehouse are teaming up in a lawsuit against Ghost Ship’s owners as well as employees… Read More »
National Burn Awareness Week focuses on scald prevention
Many people in California suffer from serious scald burns while food is being cooked or hot liquids are being served. In 2013, there were nearly 70,000 hospital emergency room visits in the U.S. that were related to scald burn injuries. Children under the age of 4 suffered from almost 25 percent of these injuries.
The affects of burn injuries and how to deal with them
California residents may be surprised to learn that on an annual basis more than 30,000 individuals who suffer a burn injury in Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey alone require treatment at a hospital emergency room. The most common result of burn injuries is discomfort and pain, depending on how badly the victim was… Read More »
Treating electrical burns in California
Although an electrical burn may appear to only impact the skin, it can do damage to underlying tissue as well as vital organs. Therefore, it may be a good idea to seek treatment from a medical professional as soon as it is safe to do so. Those who encounter someone who has sustained an… Read More »
California workers may be at risk for acid burns
A report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that a chemical called hydrofluoric acid could be harmful to California workers and others all across the country. Between 2001 and 2013, it was revealed that 48 car wash workers in the state of Washington suffered burns after coming into contact… Read More »
The different types of burn injuries
As many California residents know, burns can be the result of accidents that occur in the home, in the workplace or in commercial environments such as a restaurant. In many cases, they are treatable with ice and by keeping the area clean in order to prevent infection. However, some burns can cause significant harm… Read More »
E-cigarette explodes, burns man’s face
According to reports, a California man suffered burns to his face when an e-cigarette at his place of employment exploded, causing him injury. The accident reportedly occurred on Feb. 8 at the Stage Stop Liquor Store in Ramona where the man worked. Reportedly, the cigarette exploded, cutting the man’s face and breaking a glass… Read More »
What are burn injuries?
California residents may be interested to learn that a burn injury is defined as severe skin damage caused by excessive heat, resulting in the death of affected cells. Burns can range from the slight discomfort of touching a too-hot cup of coffee to the life-threatening damage caused by a house fire or propane explosion…. Read More »