Explosions & Burns Personal Injury Attorney in St. Louis
The sudden nature of Explosion Accidents makes them especially difficult to deal with, and seriously injured victims and their families may be forced to deal with the consequences for years after the incident, or even for the rest of their lives. Injuries caused by explosions can be catastrophic, often involving burns or other severe bodily damage, and they can sometimes cause death. Victims might be employees, non-employees working on a site, innocent bystanders…anyone who was at or near the site of the explosion. Where a burn incident occurs can affect which set of laws govern the procedures of possible lawsuits as well as any compensation that may be due to a victim, so it’s very important to get an attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable in state and federal laws and regulations involved in explosion cases.
Injuries Caused by Explosions
Burns can be caused by fire, heat, electricity, light, radiation, chemicals, friction and other factors. Serious cases are always difficult for the victim and their families, who have to deal with a variety of potential issues. In addition to external injuries to the skin and surface tissues, burns can affect internal parts of the body including muscles, nerves, tissues, blood vessels, bones and tendons. Severe pain is usually associated with burn injuries, and in extreme cases may involve complications such as shock, infection, respiratory distress, organ failure, and even death. Serious psychological and emotional distress due to scarring, disfigurement, deformity and other resulting handicaps are also among the unfortunate consequences of burns.
Explosive Shock Wave & Blast Wind Injuries
Auditory or hearing damage from loud explosive booms or shock waves are common and can have immediate and long-term effects. The shock wave or blast wind produced by large explosions can literally throw or knock a person down, also lead to injuries. But some explosion injuries may not present themselves for hours or even days after the explosion event, and internal injuries caused by explosions can frequently go unrecognized or underestimated. If you’ve been in the immediate vicinity of a serious explosion, you should seek medical attention.
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