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2/19/2016

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ELECTRICAL BURNS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

 
Electrical burns are painful burns that often require intensive medical care. While it is true that some minor electrical burns can be treated like any other burns, there are some specific dangers that are present in all electrical burns. If you suffered from an electrical burn because of someone else's negligence, you should learn about your option for seeking compensation once you have obtained medical care.
One issue that you must be aware of with electrical burns is that they can damage internal tissues of the body. This means that even if you don't look like you were severely injured, there is a chance that the internal damage is much more severe than the outward marks would make it seem. In some cases, an electrical injury can even affect your heart in such a way that might lead to death.

There are some specific instances in which emergency medical care is crucial. These include when the person who was injured begins to have seizures or loses consciousness. It is also imperative if he or she is having cardiac arrest, heart rhythm problems or difficulty breathing. If the person seems confused or has muscle pains or contractions, emergency medical care is necessary. A call to 911 is usually necessary in these instances to ensure that the person gets medical attention as quickly as possible.

Because electrical burns are so serious, they often require long-term care. If you suffered from an electrical burn, you might opt to explore the possibility of seeking compensation. This is usually possible if the accident that led to the burn was because someone else was negligent.

Source: Mayo Clinic, "Electrical burns: First aid," accessed Feb. 19, 2016
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Larry Weaver link
4/8/2021 12:43:26 pm

Thanks for explaining that electrical burns require long-term care. I experienced an electrical injury when I was cooking dinner last night. I'll see a doctor so I can get the care I need to recover from the electrical burn.

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