Burn injuries are among the most traumatic catastrophic personal injuries a person can suffer; in addition to impairing the victim's everyday functioning, burns often cause long-lasting aesthetic damage, thus diminishing the victim's self-confidence. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact Hasty Pope LLP to schedule a case evaluation with one of our experienced burn injury attorneys. Our lawyers serve North Georgia communities including Atlanta, Gainesville, and Canton. We will work diligently to make sure that the appropriate parties are held accountable for your injuries and that you are able to obtain the compensation you deserve.
The most common causes of burn injuries include workplace accidents (e.g., exposure to corrosive chemicals and use of defective products), auto accidents, fires, gas explosions, electrocution, and accidents in the home. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, a victim may suffer other serious injuries as well, including brain and spinal cord injury. The cause of the accident often determines the severity (or type) of the burn, which determines, in part, the settlement a victim may obtain.
There are three types of burns: thermal (caused by heat), chemical (caused by corrosive chemicals), and electrical (caused by exposure to an electric current). Burns are measured according to their severity on a scale of one to three:
First degree burns - damage the outer layer of skin; usually heal in a few days; the most common, but least painful, type of burn.
Second degree burns - burn through the outer layer of skin and damage the underlying layer; considered "minor" if less than 15 percent of the body is burned.
Third degree burns - damage all layers of skin and sometimes the underlying muscles and blood vessels; require extensive medical treatment.
If you have suffered burn injuries because of someone else's negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact Hasty Pope LLP today to schedule a case evaluation with one of our burn injury attorneys. Our lawyers serve North Georgia, including Atlanta, Gainesville, and Canton. We will provide aggressive legal counsel on your behalf.
Contact Hasty Pope LLP to schedule a case evaluation with one of our experienced burn injury attorneys. Our lawyers serve North Georgia - Atlanta, Gainesville, Canton, and surrounding communities.
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