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First degree burns are to those that are limited to the outer layers of skin, which may be red, charred, and swollen.

Second degree burns show the same symptoms but affect not only the outer layer (epidermis) but the dermis, or under lying skin.

Third degree burns are those beyond the dermis layer, affecting underlying tissues and blood vessels.

For more information read our Frequently Asked Questions about burn injuries.

Burns are some of the most significant injuries we encounter.  The victim of a serious burn injury typically must undergo extensive and painful medical treatment.  Burn injuries often result in scarring and other permanent features.  Typically, the victim of a burn injury is likely to suffer some psychological trauma as a result of the circumstances regarding the injury, the painful recovery period, and the permanent nature of these injuries.

Learn more about burn injuries on our web site

• Advice for burn injury victims
• Frequently asked questions for burn injury victims