Burn Injury Attorneys in Morrow, GA

Estimates by the American Burn Association reveal that nearly a half-million Americans are treated at hospitals, private medical practices, and community health centers for burns annually. Nearly ten percent of the burns are severe enough to warrant a visit or stay at the hospital. Over 3,000 people succumb to damages related to fire or smoke inhalation every year, many from car accidents and home fires. Children comprise a high percentage of burn-related deaths.

The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at the law offices of Stein & Fox in Atlanta have extensive experience in handling challenging personal injury cases. We work with clients who suffer burns that lead to tremendous physical and emotional pain and families of victims who succumbed to burn injuries.

Our attorneys have obtained numerous verdicts and settlements for our personal injury clients. We work with surgeons and burn centers when serious burns necessitate medical attention as well as with psychiatrists and psychologists who assist burn victims cope with disfigurement and scarring.

Types of Burn Injury Cases

Our lawyers handle all types of burn injury cases, including but not limited to:

• Structural fires, including fires in apartment complexes, homes, and offices
• Vehicle accidents
• Thermal burns
• Construction accidents
• Fires due to defective products, including faulty hot water heaters and furnaces
• Chemical spills
• Faulty or carelessly installed smoke detectors and fire alarms
• Electrical fires
• Acts of arson
• Explosions
• Burns caused by hot liquids
• Wrongful death cases

Further, we have significant experience representing people who have experienced burn injuries at work. If a third-party, such as a manufacturer of a faulty product or a subcontractor, is responsible for a workplace injury in Georgia, our lawyers may also be able to seek compensation against the third-party via a personal injury lawsuit.

What Degree is My Burn Injury?

Injuries caused by burns can be extremely painful, causing inflammation, stinging, and blistering of the superficial dermal tissues and sub-dermal layers. In most serious burns, damage to underlying muscles, tendons, and flesh may occur. The victim may go into shock and even succumb to these injuries. Recognizing the three degrees of burns and their symptoms can help you understand when to go to the hospital. Below are the three degrees of burns:

First-Degree Burns

These burns damage the topmost skin layer. They do not impact the deeper muscles or tissues. While first-degree burns are the mildest, they can still lead to skin reddening and pain. With this type of burn, blistering will occur. You will generally not need to visit the hospital for the treatment of minor burns unless it impacts a skin area larger than three inches or if it is on your face or a major joint.

Second-Degree Burns

Second-degree burns can lead to redness, blisters, and soreness. The impact the uppermost skin layer and the second layer. These burns carry a higher risk of infection. Based on this, it’s best to consult a doctor in these types of cases. You require proper medication and bandaging to help prevent infection development. While second-degree burns usually do not leave scars, they may impact skin pigmentation.

Third-Degree Burns

Third-degree burns are serious burns and can destroy the deepest skin layers and underlying muscles. These burns may not cause you any type of pain as they can damage the nerves. Your skin may turn a white color and appear charred. Such burns often necessitate surgery to prevent severe scarring.

Explosion Burns

Severe and devastating burns can result from a pipeline explosion, gas explosion, or workplace explosion. While an explosion burn accident takes an instant to happen, the aftermath can last a lifetime.

In explosion cases, it is crucial to work with a seasoned personal injury lawyer who has the resources to undertake a comprehensive investigation. We assess all possible aspects in a typical burn explosion case. Some of the questions we may ask include:

• Were there any building code violations?
• Was a faulty product to blame?
• Was gas and other explosive materials handled in an unsafe manner?

A gas leak or a blast involving a gasoline-powered tool or machine may lead to an explosion injury in an industrial setting.

The use of natural gas and propane at home also represents a risk for people in houses or apartments. An injury on private property may represent grounds for a premises liability case, depending on the specifics of the situation.

Compensatory Damages for Burn Injury Victims

If you have experienced a burn injury in Georgia due to another’s negligence, you can bring a lawsuit against them for damages. This may allow you to collect compensation for:

• Medical treatment, such as the cost of amputation or skin graft surgery, as well as expenses related to hospital stays and doctor appointments
• Physical therapy to allow them to recover from the burn injury and improve mobility
• Mental health therapy or counseling to allow them to emotional recovery from their trauma
• Future medical care if they suffer a permanent disability due to a burn
• Lost wages if they are unable to work while healing
• Lost future income if they are unable to resume their old work due to a disability
• Property damage if the incident led to damaged property

The above losses are termed as “economic.” We can quickly calculate such losses by assessing the amount of money you spent after your burn injury. Losses such as future medical care or future lost earnings can also be calculated. For instance, if you suffer permanent disability, our burn injury attorneys at Stein & Fox can work with a life planner and accountant to determine how much you likely would have earned over your entire productive work life.

Further, burn victims may be entitled to compensation for certain non-economic losses, such as:

• Pain and suffering: Burn victims experience extreme pain and find it challenging to cope with their disability
• Emotional trauma: Bad burns can lead to severe anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological distress

Legal Help from Committed Burn Injury Attorneys in Georgia

You don’t need to suffer in silence. If someone’s negligence or failure caused a loved one to pass away or suffer serious and lasting burn injuries, families and individuals are entitled to hold the responsible party accountable for their recklessness.

At the law offices of Stein & Fox, our burn injury attorneys work to hold companies and individuals responsible for the debilitating pain that burn victims’ experience. Call today at (770) 961-1700 for immediate help. We will fight hard to ensure that you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve.