Burn injuries come in a variety of forms and severities. Some burns are fairly minor, healing on their own or with minimal medical attention. Others can cause scarring, disfigurement, long-term pain, and other such major consequences.
No parent wants to imagine their child sustaining any burn injury. However, this can happen for many potential reasons. When it does, it’s important for parents and guardians to understand their legal rights.
The Signs of Burn Injuries in Children
It’s not always immediately apparent when a child has sustained a burn injury. For example, maybe the child is very young and can’t express how they injured themselves. Or the cause of the burn injury might be unknown, even to the child, masking the overall nature of the injury in general.
If your child appears to be in pain or distress, signs of a potential burn injury include:
- Redness and/or blistering in the affected area
- Peeling skin
- Heat radiating from
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If a defective product injures your child, understanding product liability is key to securing the compensation that’s available.
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A child sustaining a traumatic injury is a nightmare scenario for any family. Although the child is undeniably the greatest victim in these circumstances, it’s also important to consider how such an experience can psychologically impact their loved ones.
Depending on the circumstances, when someone else harms a child through their actions or their negligence, the child or their family may be eligible for compensation.