Burn Accident Statistics
Each year hundreds of people lose their lives in fires or as a result of suffering burn injuries, and thousands more suffer serious burn injuries. Burn injuries are costly, painful, and result in life altering scars and financial difficulties.
Below are some statistics regarding burn injuries in the United States each year.
There are over 2 million burn injuries reported in the United States each year
Burn injuries are in the top five most common reasons of accidental death in the United States
Fires kill over 500 children under the age of 14 each year, making them the leading cause of accidental death for children
Burns are the most expensive accidental injuries to treat
Heat burns typically result in roughly one lost week of work
Fire related deaths are most commonly caused by smoke inhalation
Scalding tap water is the leading cause in liquid burns
Home cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires
Young children are at the highest risk of suffering a home burn
If you or a loved one has suffered a life altering burn accident contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing victims and their families with the compensation they deserve after sustaining a burn accident. Call us toll free at (800) 732-3070 for a free, no obligation, case consultation.
