Treating Workplace Burns
In a wide variety of jobs there is a chance employees will be exposed to potentially dangerous situations ripe with the risk of suffering burn injuries. If you fall victim to a burn injury while working, it is important to know of ways to treat your burns and to seek the compensation you need to fully recover from your accident.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of a burn injury while on the job, you have a right to seek compensation for the damage done. Contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to get assistance filing your workers’ compensation claim.
Steps for Treating Burns
If you are working and suddenly fall victim to a burn, you should immediately call for help. If you are not near a phone, ask a coworker to call for medical assistance on your behalf. While waiting for help, the following steps can help you treat your burn and avoid further damage:
- Avoid puncturing your burn or opening your blisters
- Avoid peeling off any of the burnt skin
- If necessary, treat for shock
- Do not try and peel off any clothing or materials that are stuck to the burned area
- Wrap a cold, wet cloth in sterile plastic and gently apply it to the burn to decrease pain, but do not apply ice to the area
- Avoid exposing the burn to any foreign materials, such as dirt or even antiseptic until you can have a medical professional assist
These steps may help you avoid further injury.
Contact Us
If you have suffered a burn injury while working, you deserve support and assistance as you file a workers’ compensation claim to cover the financial expense of the accident. Contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to learn more about how an experienced attorney can help you.