Atlanta Burn Injury Attorneys

Fighting for Compensation on Behalf of Burn Injury Victims in Atlanta

Burn injuries are a severe type of catastrophic injury that frequently inflict intense pain and suffering as well as ongoing mental distress. If you sustained burn injuries due to the negligence of someone else, you may be eligible for compensation.

At Cunningham Bounds, we are committed to advocating for victims of negligence who have sustained burn injuries that affect their quality of life. Our Atlanta burn injury lawyers have many decades of experience and can help you pursue all available legal remedies and hold the responsible party or parties accountable. With billions recovered in settlements and verdicts for injury victims, you can trust that your case is in great hands.

If you are not sure whether you have a case, we encourage you to call (404) 609-1081 or contact us online. We can discuss your legal options in a free initial consultation.

Why You Should Consider Hiring a Lawyer after Suffering Burn Injuries

Severe burns will typically require costly medical treatments to ease your pain and limit the extent of scarring and disfigurement. You may also be hospitalized for days, weeks, or more, meaning you will likely miss a significant amount of work. Depending on the severity of the burns, you may not be able to return to work at all. You should not be expected to shoulder these financial burdens when the cause of your burns was not your fault.

While a negligent person or organization may be liable for your injuries, they will likely go to great lengths to avoid paying you what you are owed under the law. You may struggle to meaningfully negotiate with insurance companies or arrive at a fair settlement. That is where a skilled legal professional comes in. Our Atlanta burn injury attorneys can handle the hard work on your behalf so you can focus on resting and getting better. We will do everything in our power to secure full compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and any other damages.

Do I Have A Burn Injury Claim in GA?

Suffering burn injuries does not automatically entitle you to damages through a personal injury claim. In Georgia, like most states, burn injury claims hinge on negligence. This means someone else's actions or inaction must have caused your burn. For instance, if you spilled hot coffee on yourself, you likely wouldn't have a claim. But if a restaurant gave you a cup of coffee that was too hot and it burned you, you might have a case. The reality is that many incidents that cause burn injuries are avoidable and are the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing.

The severity of your burns also plays a role. Minor burns may not warrant a lawsuit, but serious burns requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation could strengthen your claim.

You may have a case if you suffered burn injuries because of:

• A car, motorcycle, truck, or pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver
• A defective product
• Medical malpractice

Additionally, you may also be able to get compensation through a worker’s compensation claim if you were injured at your workplace or while on the job. Worksite explosions and toxic exposure are two common on-the-job scenarios that can lead to burn injuries.

If you are not sure whether you have any means of recovering compensation for burn injuries, our team at Cunningham Bounds is happy to review your circumstances. We can determine liability and advise you of your legal options.

Determining Liability For Burn Injuries in Georgia

To win a burn injury claim in Georgia, you'll need to show the other party was negligent, meaning they:

• Owed you a duty of care - They had a legal obligation to act in a reasonably careful way to avoid hurting you.
• Breached that duty - They failed to meet that standard of care.
• Caused your injuries - Their failure to act carefully directly led to your burn.
• You suffered damages - Because of their negligence, you sustained financial losses (medical bills, lost wages) and pain and suffering.

Consequences of Burn Injuries

Even burn injuries that only affect a small area of the body can still produce painful, lifelong effects. Contrary to what some believe, these injuries also tend to not be exclusively cosmetic, even after extensive treatment.

Burn injuries can lead to:

• Amputation of one or more limbs
• Chronic pain
• Emotional distress
• Loss of feeling in the affected area
• Loss of movement in the affected area
• Paralysis
• Scarring
• Soft tissue damage

Damages You Can Recover for Burn Injuries in GA

Burn injuries are considered very serious and can result in significant damages. In Georgia, if your burn injury was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for various categories of damages, including:

• Medical Expenses: This covers all past and future medical bills related to the burn injury, including hospitalization, surgery, skin grafts, rehabilitation, medication, and therapy.
• Lost Wages: If you are unable to work due to your burn injury, you can recover compensation for lost wages during your recovery period. You may also be able to recover compensation for lost future earning capacity if your injuries permanently impact your ability to work.
• Pain and Suffering: This covers the physical and emotional pain you experience due to the burn injury.
• Scarring and Disfigurement: Burn injuries often leave permanent scars. You may be able to recover compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused by scarring and disfigurement.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Burn injuries can significantly impact your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed. You may be able to recover compensation for this loss.

Get the Legal Advocacy You Deserve

With so much at stake, you need a law firm whose team you can trust, and our testimonials and case results speak for themselves. Our Atlanta burn injury lawyers fight hard for our clients and will provide you with the strategic representation you need to get maximum compensation. Your success is our success, and you will receive personalized attention and responsive communication from beginning to end. We will stop at nothing in our effort to enforce your rights and help you move forward.

Explore your legal options today by calling (404) 609-1081 or contacting us online.