Category Archives: Burn Injury
How Long Do I Have to File an Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Non-Resident of Oregon?
Time is often not on your side when it comes to personal injury claims in Oregon. The general rule is that you have two years from the date of your injury to file and serve a lawsuit on the defendant; i.e., the person whom you alleged caused your injury. This statute of limitations is… Read More »
Top Causes for Wildfires in Oregon
Wildfires can happen anywhere, but on the West Coast, Oregon and California are particularly vulnerable to fires and, as a result, experience many of them each year. Wildfires in Oregon are usually the biggest concern when the hot and dry summer days come around. However, wildfires can also blaze out of control when humans… Read More »
How Serious Burn Injuries Are Treated
While it is possible to use at-home care to treat minor burn injuries, severe burns usually require the assistance of a medical professional. For individuals with major burns, going to a specialized burn treatment center is often necessary. The American Burn Association reports that there are around 30,000 burn admissions to emergency departments annually,… Read More »
Why Documenting Your Burn Injuries Can Help Your Personal Injury Suit
A burn accident can leave you disfigured and in pain. Depending on how bad your burn injury accident is, you could also suffer several other painful damages, such as circulation issues, infection, organ failure, loss of sensation, and more. Burn injuries are typically organized into four categories: first, second, third, and fourth-degree burns. First-degree… Read More »
The Four Different Types of Burn Injuries
Suffering a burn injury can be extremely traumatic and life-altering, depending on how extensive the damage is. Recovering from a catastrophic burn injury can be a difficult task, be painful, and take a long time. It may be impossible to fully recover and regain mobility and function, but it could also be that you… Read More »