When we talk about burns, the first thing that comes to mind are burns from fire or some other heat source. However, an often overlooked (yet common) source of burns comes from chemicals. Chemical burns can be to the skin, or they can affect the lungs and other internal organs through inhalation of toxic fumes. Children are especially susceptible to chemical burns because of their lack of knowledge and increased curiosity.

Daycare centers, nurseries, and other businesses sometimes fail to properly secure toxic cleaning chemicals. Curious children then injure themselves by ingesting or inhaling the chemicals. This situation is easily preventable, and should not happen. If your child has been injured by chemicals due to someone else’s carelessness, call us so we can inform you of your options.

Space heaters, bbq pits, electrical cords, grease, and other household items also pose a significant danger to children. Every year, thousands of children are burned while at home, a daycare center, or at a restaurant. Scald burns cause 65% of burn-related hospitalization for children under 5 years old.