Burns are one of the most excruciating injuries a person can sustain. Skin is the body's largest organ, protecting us from infection. When a person suffers a burn, whether thermal, electrical or chemical, he/she will need immediate medical treatment to reduce complications and death. Long term treatment and rehabilitation will be necessary in cases of severe burn injuries.

There are different stages of burn injury treatments, all of which are necessary to ensure a patient heals properly. The treatment and rehabilitation process can be painful, exhausting and expensive. At John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C., we recognize that burn injuries are severe and can affect our clients for the rest of their lives.

As a result, our Sacramento burn injury lawyers serve as advocates for burn victims and fight to ensure they recover enough compensation to pay for the most innovative treatments and rehabilitation techniques available. We also fight to obtain compensation for the money they lose during and after recovery if they are unable to pursue a normal course of employment. If you have suffered a serious burn and would like to find out if we can help you, please contact our firm today.

Acute Burn Treatment

The treatment a patient receives immediately following an accident is critical. It is important for a therapist to begin a range of motion (ROM) program immediately. A patient may require two therapy sessions a day while still in the hospital to ensure optimal long-term function. Medications will most likely be prescribed to help ease the pain. A therapist will develop a plan tailored to a patient's pain level, wound status, breathing capabilities and anxiety.

Proper positioning of a patient is necessary to reduce the shortening of the tendons, ligaments and joints. Contractures can develop quickly if a patient's wounds are not treated and closed immediately. Depending on the area of the body that is burned, patients may be treated with splints for optimal range of motion.

Skin Grafts

In most severe cases, patients will undergo skin grafts. Skin grafting is used to improve the appearance and function of the affected area. It is best to use a patient's own unburned skin during the skin grafting process. The size of skin graft needed and the location of the burned area will help determine where the skin will be taken from.

Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care

The rehabilitation process for a burn victim can be extremely emotional and physically challenging. There are several different types of treatments that may be used depending on the type of burn, the area that is affected, and the severity of the burn. Other factors may include the age and overall health of the patient. In any case, burn injuries are extremely painful. Therapies and treatments are usually just as excruciating.

Compensation Strategies for Burn Injury Patients in Elk Grove

Because treatments are so crucial to a burn injury victim's long-term function and appearance, it is important for a patient to receive the highest quality treatment and care possible. Here at John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C., our Elk Grove personal injury attorneys work hard to ensure our clients get the care they need. We will fight tirelessly to determine liability in your burn accident cases, and will make sure all responsible parties are held accountable for their actions.

To speak with a qualified and experienced Elk Grove burn injury lawyer, contact our firm today.