Radiation Burn Injury

Radiation burns are caused by contact with nuclear radiation or ultraviolet light.  For example, over-exposure to X-rays during medical imaging, radiation therapy, strong sunlight, and tanning beds may result in UV radiation burns.

Radiation burns resulting from life-saving cancer treatment are a well-known risk of radiation treatment. Medical personnel and researchers are at risk when handling radiation-producing devices such as X-ray machines.

Employees in the fields of health care and security are susceptible to radiation burns because they operate equipment which deliver radiation to others. For example, airport security personnel may be at risk of over exposure to radiation through the operation of X-ray devices.

Treatment and care of radiation burns is similar to treatment of any other serious burns, and may include pain control, soothing application of creams to the burned tissue, and antibiotic treatment as needed when infection is suspected or observed as a complication.

A radiation burn victim, or anyone who suspects that he or she has been harmed by over exposure to radiation, is encouraged to obtain a thorough evaluation by both medical experts.

If you believe that you have suffered a severe radiation burn injury, then contact our personal injury lawyers to discuss your radiation burn claim. The consult is confidential.