21 March

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Fire Accident Attorney Discusses Smoke Inhalation as a Cause of Serious Injury or Death in Industrial and Home Fires

Victims of a fire not only suffer unbearable pain but also severe emotional trauma. Many people who survive fires live through an excruciating burn injury recovery process and require around the clock care. If you or your loved one has been the victim of a fire or explosion, an experienced fire, explosion and burn injury lawyer can help you. Fires and explosions can result from a number of negligent behaviors of building managers, contractors, landlords, product manufactures or any other party. There can be various reasons that a fire occurs including- Faulty wiring Improperly installed electrical lines Lack of smoke detectors ...

26 January

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New York Burn Injury Lawyers Discuss Common Causes of Industrial Fires

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Every year, American fire departments respond to an average of 37,000 industrial fires that cause 18 civilian deaths, 279 civilian injuries, and roughly $1 billion in property damage explains one of the New York burn injury lawyers at the F&A accident law firm in Manhattan. Since government efforts to better regulate workplace safety aren’t always successful, individual employers must decide to fully protect their workers. Recognizing the most frequent causes of workplace fires can benefit everyone. The Most Common Causes of Industrial Fires The improper presence or storage of liquids and gases Combustible dust Ongoing “hot work” that includes torch...

14 November

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New York Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Avoiding Flammable Phone Batteries, E-Cigarettes, and Hoverboards

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During the past year, far too many high-profile and popular products have been in the news because they can suddenly catch fire and seriously injure or even threaten people’s lives explains a New York burn injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm. They include the Samsung Note 7 Phone, hoverboards, and e-cigarettes. If you still own or use any of these products, stop using them immediately and visit each manufacturer’s website to find out if any replacement products or batteries are now available. While some of these items may still be safe, others can seriously harm you – or...

13 October

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Burn Injury Accidents at Home and in the Workplace

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According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 Americans suffer from burns which require them to seek medical attention. Nearly 75% of all burn accidents occur at home, with an addition 10% happening at the workplace. Though burn accidents occur frequently, many are preventable. Here’s what you should know about burn injuries and steps you can take to prevent accidents from happening. When we typically think of burns, the first thing that comes to mind is the sensation that we feel when we touch something hot, or our skin comes into contact with fire. While this is true, burns are more...

21 September

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NYC Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses: Protecting New York Children from Fire Accidents & Burn Injuries

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When kids develop severe burn injuries, they often suffer more than some adults due to their skin’s thinness and added sensitivity explains New York City burn injury lawyer, Arkady Frekhtman, at the F&A accident law firm. That’s why adults must immediately rush seriously burned children to the nearest emergency room. Furthermore, burns are the third leading cause of death for kids, just behind auto accidents and drowning. Although overall burn rates for children age 19 and under decreased significantly between 1999 and 2013, they actually increased 30% between 2012 and 2013. Parents, teachers and all other adults must proactively safeguard young...

07 July

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Burn Injury Attorney discusses Fire Accidents & Burn Injuries

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Burns are some of the most common injuries that people experience. Essentially, they're a form of skin damage that leads to the death of affected skin cells. They can be minor, little more than an irritating red spot, or severe enough to require skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. Most people recover from burn injuries without long-term damage, but the more serious ones require immediate emergency medical attention. Types of Burns There are three main categories of burns: first-, second-, and third-degree. Each one is characterized by a varying severity of skin damage. First-degree burns are the least serious and are little more...

07 June

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NY Burn Injury Lawyer Explains how Burn Injuries Can Come in Many Forms

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Burn injuries can come from a wide range of sources and in varying degrees of seriousness explains New York burn injury lawyer Arkady Frekhtman at the F&A injury law firm. Whether the source of the burn is thermal, chemical, electrical, or from other sources, burns can have a devastating impact on the quality of life and the earnings potential of the burn victim. An estimated 1.4 million Americans each year are burn victims, with as many as 180,000 hospitalized each year as a result of their injuries. Approximately 350,000 of those injuries, or 25 percent, are the result of on-the-job injuries. Depending...

01 March

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Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Special Needs of Victims

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Handling a defective product, being the victim of an arson fire, and sustaining burns in an auto accident are just some of the ways that you can receive a serious burn injury. Every year in the United States, more than 16,000 people sustain severe burn injuries while more than 3,000 lose their lives due to the aftermath of a fire. As a burn victim, you know that your life will never be the same. You may need physical therapy, reconstructive surgery, and special medical equipment in addition to the doctor and hospital expenses you have already incurred. You may also find...

05 February

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Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Recovering Damages When Negligence Causes Burn Injuries

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More than close to 95% of burn injury victims survive their injuries, but recovering from those injuries often requires a combination of extensive hospitalization, multiple reconstructive surgeries, and continual medical and occupational therapy. Most people assume that burn injuries are primarily external, as evidenced by visible scars, but a victim's internal body systems and organs often suffer even greater damage from heat and smoke associated with the fire that caused the burn or infections that attack the victim while he is recuperating. Severe burn injuries can require medical treatments that cost more than $1 million. Disfigurement and scarring, psychological complications, skin...

13 January

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A Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Long-Term Consequences of This Devastating Injury

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Severe burns are among the most serious types of personal injury. According to PubMed.gov, one person in 25 dies as the result of sustaining burns on his or her body. Those who do survive often face a lifetime of painful treatments and psychological trauma stemming from their changed appearance. They can also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder when they replay the accident in their mind. As if these consequences weren't bad enough, burn victims often face crushing debt due to medical bills and the inability to work during recovery. If this sounds like your situation, a burn injury lawyer from Frekhtman & Associates are here...