As the firm's medical administrator, it is my job to understand and evaluate the medical effects of your burn injury. Our main concern is to make sure that our clients get the best possible medical care.

Steinbrecher & Associates work closely with doctors who specialize in severe burn injuries. Whether your burns are from chemical, fire or electrical contact, we have the resources to have our client evaluated by doctors specializing in severe burn injuries. These specialists include: vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, psychiatrists and pain management specialists.

Burns can range from the less severe first degree burn to the very severe third degree burn.

- First degree burns are characterized by the blistering of the top layer of skin called the dermis
- Second Degree burns involve the dermis plus the next layer of skin, the epidermis, are involved. There are visible blisters and the skin can be burned away as well.
- Third Degree burns involve all layers of the skin that are burned away, and in very serious cases may even involve the layer of fat.

Depending on the degree of the burn, the area may require skin grafting. Skin grafts are taken from the thigh or the back. Should the burns be too extensive, donor tissue may be used. This is called allografting. Scarring is a major psychological obstacle to overcome for the burn patient. Our team is here not only to prepare your case for trial, but also to help you prepare to return to the fullest life possible.

Contact us, and we can discuss your medical and legal situation. In the meantime, there are a great many quality burn injury resources available on-line. There are sites that discuss in great detail what has happened to you, and what the future might hold. There are support groups, not just for you, but for your family and loved ones too, to help them deal with the changes that occur as a result of this injury.