Water scalding injuries are common in the United States, with more than 112,000 people every year entering emergency rooms for treatment. Someone may suffer a scalding burn through contact with hot liquid, food and beverages, or steam. Most scalding accidents occur at home in the kitchen and bathroom because of excessively hot water. A water scalding injury could occur through the negligence of a restaurant owner. A water scalding injury can be as serious as a burn injury from contact with fire or from exposure to a chemical.
If you or a loved one has been injured by scalding water or other liquid, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, lost income earning potential, lost quality of life and pain and suffering. Flager & Yockey, P.C. can provide the experienced legal help you deserve.
To reduce the risk of tap water scalding injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends lowering water temperatures to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It would take 8 minutes of exposure to water heated to 120 degrees to sustain second degree burns, and 10 minutes to sustain third-degree burns.
Raising the water temperature can significantly affect the severity of the water scalding injury. For example, a water heater that has raised the temperature to 150 degrees can cause third degree burns in just one second. At 130 degrees, it would take about 30 seconds to sustain comparable injuries.
Children under 5 years old and elderly people are most vulnerable to water scalding injuries. That's because young children and older people have thinner skins. Small children also do not exercise the same degree of judgment as adults.
Contact Flager & Yockey, P.C. if you or a loved one has suffered a water scalding injury in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Our lawyers can provide the knowledgeable representation you need and the personal attention you deserve.
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