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South Dakota: Burn Injury Causes
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), motor vehicle accident fires kill several hundred people and injure several thousand more each year. Cars can catch fire easily because of the votile combination of fuel, ignition, airbags, exhaust, and electrical systems and car fires have the potential to inflict severe burns. In addition, anytime a car is on fire there is a danger it may explode. People can prevent life threatening burns from motor vehicle fires by quickly exiting a burning vehicle and maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. Also, it is important to never open the hood of a car if a fire is suspected because air could make the fire more severe. Gasoline spills should be handled with care since gasoline is extremely flammable and can easily lead to hot fires that cause significant burns. Serious South Dakota burn injury victims may face millions of dollars of hospital bills and dozens of surgeries. For this reason, it is important to consult with a burn injury attorney in South Dakota as soon as possible following the accident.