Burn Injuries

The skin, our largest organ, is equipped with nerves and cells that regulate body temperature while protecting us from diseases and environmental factors. However, when exposed to high temperatures or certain chemicals, the skin can become severely damaged. Flames, scalding liquids, electrical or chemical contacts, and other extremely hot surfaces can cause burns. If you or a loved one has suffered from burn injuries or a burn-related death, you understand the profound impact it can have on your lives.

Burn injuries initiate a cycle of pain, disfigurement, and a struggle for survival. They are excruciatingly painful, and the healing process can be lengthy, complicated, and expensive. In many cases, burn victims are left with disfigurements and impaired body temperature regulation.

Burn injuries and deaths are serious concerns. Approximately 480,000 people in the U.S. receive treatment for burn injuries each year, making burns and fires the third leading cause of death in homes. Although hospitalizations for burns represent only 1% of all injuries in the U.S., the associated treatment costs exceed $10.4 billion per year. About 40,000 people are hospitalized in burn centers annually, with 96% of these patients surviving.