Steam Burns – Child Injuries & Accidents

Steam burns are a form of thermal burns caused by the vapor of hot boiling water. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), steam burns, and the similar scald burns, cause between 33-58% of the burn injuries that are seen in hospitals across the U.S. every year. Steam burns can occur in people of all ages, but children are at the highest risk for this type of injury and damage can occur within seconds of exposure to hot steam. 

If your child has been injured due to a steam burn, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Steam Burn Symptoms 

Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, which means the steam rising from boiling water is at an even higher temperature. This high temperature causes severe, often third-degree burns that are extremely painful and may require extensive medical treatment including hospitalization and skin grafts.

Common symptoms of steam burns include:

• Reddening of the skin
• Pain
• Numbness
• Blistering

In the event that the burn is extreme, the skin may turn white and become heavily blistered. Some extensive steam burns can also be fatal depending on their size, location, and complications.

Steam Burn Liability

Steam burns often occur due to the negligence of a caregiver. This may be a babysitter, nanny, daycare teacher, or anyone else that has a duty to provide reasonably safe care to a child. If a caregiver breaches that duty and your child suffers a steam burn injury, they could be held liable for their negligence. 

If the burn injury occurred while at a daycare or other childcare provider, that entity may also be found liable under the theory of vicarious liability. Under vicarious liability, an employer could be held liable for the actions of their employee(s), especially if it can be shown that those employees were not properly hired or trained.

Finally, if a child suffers a steam burn while visiting family, friends, or they are visiting another premises or business, the homeowner or property owner could be held liable if their actions, inactions, or safety violations caused the burn.

If your child suffered a steam burn and you are unsure as to who may be liable for their injuries, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and help you to secure the compensation you may be entitled to.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

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Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.