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Siegfried & Jensen
5664 South Green St.
Murray, Utah 84123
Phone: 1-866-883-5350
Fax: 1-801-266-1338

Burn / Electrical Injury Attorneys — Serving Salt Lake City and Utah Statewide

Burn and electrical injury victims often need the best possible care in order to cope with the long-term physical and psychological effects of their injuries. At Siegfried & Jensen, our personal injury attorneys understand that the foremost goal of victims of such trauma is to get healthy. Financial security can help you accomplish that goal, which is why we will help you get the compensation to which you are entitled.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration, approximately one million Americans suffer burn injuries each year. When an electrical or burn injury occurs as the result of another person’s negligent or reckless actions, the victim is entitled to compensation. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn or electrical injury, contact the attorneys at our Salt Lake City, Utah-area office today and arrange a consultation and case evaluation.

• Causes of Burn and Electrical Injuries
• Types of Burn Injuries
• Burn or Electrical Injury Claims

Causes of Burn and Electrical Injuries

Burn and electrical injuries are commonly caused by workplace accidents and motor vehicle accidents. Whether you sustained your injuries at home or on the job, our burn and electrical injury attorneys can help you obtain fair compensation for them.

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Electrical Injuries

An electrical injury consists of damage to the skin and/or internal organs caused by direct exposure to an electrical current. Such an event may in some cases be fatal. Less severe but still serious, some electrical injuries appear minor but cause significant internal damage, particularly to the heart, muscles, or brain. The severity of an electrical injury depends on the intensity of the voltage to which the victim was exposed, the current’s route through the body, and the speed and effectiveness of treatment. Electrical injuries generally fall into one of three main categories:

1. Thermal burns resulting from contact with an electrical source.
2. Muscle, nerve, or tissue damage resulting from the current passing through the body.
3. Cardiac arrest caused by the electrical effect on the heart.

Common electrical injury causes include:

• Workplace or machinery-related accidents.
• Accidental contact with exposed parts of appliances or wiring.
• Children poking metal objects into outlets or biting on electrical cords.
• Flashing electric arcs from high-voltage power lines.

If you have suffered an electrical injury as a result of a work-related accident or the reckless or negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our electrical injury attorneys in the Salt Lake City, Utah area today to arrange a case consultation and evaluation.

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Burn Injuries

Often the result of industrial or construction accidents, apartment or house fires, or the negligence of others, burn injuries are among the most traumatic types of personal injuries a victim can suffer. Burn injury victims often require months or even years worth of medical and physical therapy, as well as extensive counseling to overcome the mental trauma.

Common causes of serious burn injuries include:

• Household fires
• Scalding hot liquids
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Electrical accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Gas explosions
• Chemical burns

Burn injury victims who were injured as a result of work-related accidents or the reckless or negligent actions of other parties may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured, contact our burn injury attorneys. Providing exceptional representation to Salt Lake City and Utah victims statewide, we can help you make the most of your claim and hold the responsible parties liable for their actions.

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Types of Burn Injuries

The burn and electrical injury attorneys at our Salt Lake City, Utah–area firm can help victims of burn injuries resulting from a variety of causes. At Siegfried & Jensen, our personal injury team represents victims of:

• Chemical burns resulting from contact with abrasive chemicals (such as acids, alkalis, detergents, or solvents).
• Electrical burns resulting from contact with strong electrical currents.
• Radiation burns caused by exposure to radiation (X-rays, etc.) or ultraviolet rays from tanning beds.
• Thermal burns caused by flames, hot metals, steam, and scalding liquids.

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Burn Classifications

Burn injuries are classified depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin’s surface.

• First-degree Burns: First-degree (or superficial) burns affect only the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). The burn injury is red, painful, and dry but has no blistering.
• Second-degree Burns: Second-degree (or partial thickness) burns damage the first layers of skin, the epidermis and the dermis. Second-degree burns often do cause blistering and may require skin grafts if the injury is deep enough.
• Third-degree Burns: Third-degree (full thickness) burns destroy the first two layers of the skin and may also cause damage to underlying nerves, bones, and muscles. Third-degree burns commonly require skin grafts and long-term use of compression garments to reduce scarring.

If you have suffered a burn or electrical injury, contact our attorneys in the Salt Lake City, Utah area to schedule a consultation. At Siegfried & Jensen, we have successfully represented many burn and electrical injury victims and boast an impressive record of verdicts and settlements. Arrange a consultation with our skilled lawyers today.

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Burn or Electrical Injury Claims

Burn or electrical injury victims who have been injured as a result of the reckless or negligent actions of other people have the right to file personal injury claims against the liable parties to recover damages. Because burn and electrical injuries are among the most expensive injuries to treat, settlements and jury verdicts in these cases are often sizable.

If you have suffered a burn or electrical injury, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses — hospital, surgical, and ambulance bills.
• Rehabilitation costs — physical therapy and future medical care.
• Diminished earning capacity — compensation for earnings that the victim would have made had a burn or electrical injury not occurred.
• Lost income — payment for wages lost because of your electrical or burn injury.

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Contact Our Salt Lake City, Utah-Area Firm

If you have suffered a burn or electrical injury, a personal injury lawsuit may be the best means of obtaining compensation for your injuries and losses. At Siegfried & Jensen, our burn and electrical injury attorneys provide victims in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah with the best possible personal injury representation. We can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us today.

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