Burn injuries are often very serious in nature and highly painful for victims. The most severe burns can be disabling and take a long time to heal, often leaving patients with permanent scarring. In addition to the physical skin related complications, burn victims may also be faced with other serious health conditions that significantly hinder their quality of life. These may include respiratory distress, infection, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and other serious complications that may require long-term or rehabilitative care.

An estimated one out of very 25 burn sufferers whose injuries are extensive and severe are not expected to survive. Specialized burn centers and hospitals cater to the unique medical needs of those who do. Treatments for serious burns may include debridement, or dead tissue removal, skin grafting, the administration of antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, and other treatment options.

The long-term complications of serious burn injuries can leave victims and their families in emotional turmoil brought on not just by the physical pain and suffering endured by patients, but by the financial burdens imposed by medical costs for treatment and rehabilitation. Victims whose injuries may have been caused by an accident attributed to the actions of another may be able to recover these costs and other damages from those responsible. A qualified burn injury attorney can help accident victims and their families understand their legal options as well as provide supportive information about additional resources that may be helpful in coping with their condition.

The Life Care Solutions Group is available to provide referrals and additional information for those seeking a qualified burn injury lawyer in Santa Barbara, Laguna, Montecito, and surrounding areas.