Lawnmower Catches Fire Worker Suffers Second-Degree Burns

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a lawnmower that caught on fire on Monday that resulted in Florida personal injuries to a commercial landscape worker. Tim Gallagher, a Pembroke Pines Rescue Spokesman, reported to the Sun Sentinel, that the 27-year-old man was riding the lawnmower when it busted into flames on Monday and has sustained second-degree burns on over 40 percent of his body. The worker had to be airlifted to a nearby burn hospital.

All burns are serious and are classified according to the severity of the injury. Burns are categorized as first-degree, second-degree or third-degree. First-degree burns are usually minor burns and the injured party may suffered from some pain and discomfort. The Mayo Clinic recommends that burn sufferers take over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and Advil to relieve their systems. Also, the Clinic does not recommend the use of ice for burns. Rather, minor burn injuries can be treated with cool water. 

 

Second-degree burns are much more severe than a first-degree burn and occur when the burn has burned through the first and the dermis layers of skin. A second-degree burn injury often results in blistering, reddened area of the skin, and pain and suffering. Second-degree burns that are 3 inches or less can be treated as minor injuries, but if the burn area is larger or to the buttocks, groin, face or feet, then treatment from a medical provider should be sought immediately. Similarly, third-degree burns are the most severe of all. 

Third-degree burns will burn through all layers of the skin and can cause serious tissue damages. Persons who have sustained a third-degree burn could be affected with muscle and fat damage, as well as bone injury. Burn injuries are common occurrences in the workplace, and also a result of defective equipment and car accidents. If you have recently suffered a Florida burn injury as a result of someone’s negligence or from a defective product, you should contact our office to speak with one our attorneys about your case. 

It may be possible that you have a potential lawsuit to recover monetary compensation for your injuries. Our Fort Lauderdal epersonal injury lawyers represent residents throughout the state of Florida when they have been hurt or injured in an accident. Our attorneys will discuss your situation and provide you with the advice you need to determine whether or not you should pursue a civil action against the alleged wrongdoer. If a jury finds that your claims have substance and that you are able to prove your claim based upon the preponderance of evidence, you could receive a monetary award for your medical expenses and pain and suffering. 

We caution our clients who believe that burn injuries are catastrophic injuries. Besides the physical damage which is affected, often burn suffers will experience long-term psychological effects due to the trauma that have endured. Our Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys are here to help you or a family member that has been hurt or harmed in a burn accident. Contact our office today to consult with an attorney about your circumstances. 

 

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Fort Lauderdale Hit and Run Accident Kills Elderly Woman

Earlier this month an elderly woman was struck in a Fort Lauderdale hit and run accident which unfortunately killed her. According to CBS Miami, at approximately 7:00 a.m. on March 3, 2012, Digna Camacho was walking northbound on the 2400 block of Davie Boulevard when a black 2005 GMC Envoy that traveled eastbound struck her. As a result, she fell to the ground and another truck, an F150 that was also traveling eastbound, hit her. Sorry to say that the irresponsible driver of the Envoy fled the scene of the accident. Apparently after he got out of his truck and observed the woman on the ground, he drove off, but the driver of the F150 stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the police. The hit and run driver is described as having grey hair and was last seen wearing a white shirt. Sadly, Camacho was pronounced dead at the scene.

News about these kinds of tragedies is always disturbing for our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys. Our attorneys are all too familiar with these kinds of accidents and realize that there are many reasons people fail to take responsibility for their conduct in similar situations. Usually when an accident such as this one occurs it is common that the driver fears a criminal punishment due to the driver being under the influence of alcohol or drug at the time of the accident. Also, the driver could be uninsured or unlicensed motorists. In Florida, all drivers are required to have a valid state operator’s license and PIP insurance. If they are found guilty in violation of these laws, there are hefty penalties that could be imposed against them. Further, there are far too many accidents involving hit and run drivers in Florida, and in many cases the driver is never located in order for justice to be served. Hopefully, there were other witnesses present at the time of this accident who will contact law enforcement officials and provide them with additional information about the description of the perpetrator

Moreover, a hit and run accident in which a death has occurred is extremely difficult for the family. It is tough trying to deal with the death of a loved one, but when a loved one has been killed due to the negligence, reckless or irresponsibility of another whose identity remains unknown, the surviving family members further encounter challenging times in working through the grieving process. Our Fort Lauderdale hit and run lawyers sends their deepest sympathies to the deceased’s family members and are here to answer any questions they may have regarding Florida hit and run laws or the what legal options are available to them in order to recover damages from their loss.

Also, if you or a loved one has been injured of a hit and run accident, you should contact our office to speak with one of our attorneys. Our firm’s Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys represent persons who have been injured or harmed in a personal injury accident.

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