Cincinnati Contact Burn Lawyer
A contact burn occurs when a hot surface, typically heated by a secondary source, such as a fire, hot liquid, or chemical, comes into contact with the skin. Although such objects may not seem dangerous, their innocuousness can actually make them more unsafe because others may not take the proper precautions around them.
Every person is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for others, and negligently allowing a contact burn threat to go unchecked may cause serious injuries. If you have been injured by a contact burn, you should immediately call Cincinnati contact burn attorney Shawn M. Stepleton today at 513-321-7733, who can determine whether you are owed compensation for your damages.
Common Causes of Contact Burns
There are a number of seemingly benign household objects that can cause contact burns, and these need to be properly monitored to ensure safety. Cincinnati contact burn injury lawyer Shawn M. Stepleton can represent you in burn injury cases caused by:
- Cigarettes. Cigarette burns typically occur when a lit cigarette butt is dropped, flicked, or brushed against another person.
- Irons. Clothes irons can remain hot for many minutes after the iron has been turned off and can present a significant contact burn risk.
- Light Bulbs. Like clothes irons, light bulbs also remain hot for a period of time after the light has been turned off.
- Stoves and Ovens. When turned on, a stove or oven presents an obvious threat, but even the surrounding surfaces can cause serious burns.
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Electricity, liquids, flames, and chemicals can obviously cause burns directly, but these hot substances can make other nearby objects unsafe. A property owner has a responsibility to ensure that his or her premises are safe, and if you are injured while on their property, they may owe you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the injury.
If you are injured as a result of a contact burn, contact Cincinnati contact burn lawyer Shawn M. Stepleton today at 513-321-7733, and we can fight for your just compensation.