New York Chemical Exposure Burn Injury LawyerChemical burns often occur as a result of contact with acids and strong bases like alkaloids. Very strong, dangerous chemicals are often found in scientific laboratories where decontamination procedures have not been followed. Exposure to corrosive materials containing dangerous chemicals may dissolve skin at contact, and these chemicals are difficult to wash away at contact exposure. Scarring and systemic damage is always a concern when chemical burns occur. Eyes are particularly vulnerable to chemical burns, as are other sensitive parts of the body. A worker who is using dangerous materials should wear protective gear such as goggles, but a do-it-yourselfer at home may not think to take precautions when handling dangerous chemicals. Pain, shock and the slow, progressive nature of chemical burn damage may make it difficult to thoroughly evaluate chemical burn injuries at the time of a home or industrial accident. Identification and TreatmentAlkalis burn into the eyes rapidly and deeply. Acids burn rapidly, but usually are neutralized by the tears before they burn deeply. Chemical and acid burns to eyes or skin may appear to be mild at first, but over the next twenty-four hours or so the injured tissue may fall off, revealing the full extent of the injury. Eye injury due to chemical burn may result in partial or total vision loss. Immediate treatment of chemical burns typically includes thorough irrigation with water, close observation for signs of shock and administration of pain medication as needed. In the long term, surgical removal of damaged tissue and skin grafting may be required. Find more information here about causes, symptoms and treatment of chemical burns. Pursuing Medical and Legal OptionsBurn Injury Online is provided as a source of knowledge and hope for chemical burn victims and their families. The New York burn injury attorneys sponsoring this Web site have cultivated working relationships with top internationally renowned experts who care for and treat burn injury victims, and with expert forensic engineers who identify the "root-cause" of the burn producing event. These experts and physicians have trained at the most prestigious academic institutions and are held in high esteem by their peers in the scientific community. Lawyers, medical researchers and healthcare providers collaborate to pursue medical and legal remedies for skin irritant and chemical burn injury victims. Get Help by Calling: 914-517-5000To request an attorney's thoughtful evaluation of a skin or eye chemical exposure case, contact us in New York through this Web site. |
