Cumming Burn Injury Lawyers

Helping Victims of Burn Trauma in Macon, Statesboro, & Savannah

When you or someone you love has suffered a burn injury, you need a qualified attorney who is ready to fight for you. At Bettis Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping burn injury survivors and their families seek the justice they deserve. We understand that the aftermath of a burn injury can be incredibly difficult, and we are prepared to help you recover the fair compensation you deserve.

Call Bettis Musgrove today at (470) 347-1515 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our burn injury attorney in Cumming.

Types of Burn Injuries

There are several different types of burn injuries, each of which can be caused by a variety of aspects. Understanding the type and cause of your burn injury will be crucial to your case.

The most common types of burn injuries include the following:

• Thermal burns: These burns are caused by exposure to flames, fire, scalding water, steam, or hot surfaces. Thermal burns are the most common kind of burn injury and can happen in a variety of ways, such as in a car accident, a house fire, or a workplace accident.
• Electrical burns: These burns are often caused by contact with electrical currents or live wires. Electrical burns can be severe and may cause damage to the internal organs or result in other injuries, such as a fall.
• Chemical burns: These burns are caused by contact with strong acids, alkali, detergents, or solvents. Chemical burns can happen in the workplace, in a car accident, or as the result of a defective product.
• Radiation burns: These burns are caused by exposure to radiation, like X-rays, radiation therapy, or cancer treatments.
• Cold burns: These burns are caused by exposure to extreme cold, such as frostbite. Cold burns can happen in the workplace, in a car accident, or as the result of a defective product.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can happen in a variety of ways and as the result of many different accidents. Some of the most typical causes of burn injuries include the following:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Defective products
• Construction accidents
• Electrocutions
• House/apartment fires

Common Symptoms of Burn Injuries

Depending on the severity of the burn, the symptoms could vary. However, there are several symptoms that are common in most burn injuries.

Common symptoms of burn injuries include:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Blistering
• Peeling skin
• Leathery skin
• Charred skin
• Shock
• Difficulty breathing
• Headache
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Increased heart rate
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness

Types of Burn Injury Compensation

After a burn injury, you could be qualified to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The amount and type of compensation will depend on the extent of your injuries and the cause of the accident.

The most common types of burn injury compensation include:

• Medical bills: You may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, which can include the cost of any future medical treatment you may need as a result of your injuries.
• Lost wages: You may be able to recover compensation for any wages you lost as a result of your injuries. You may also be able to recover compensation for any loss of future earning capacity you may have suffered as a result of your injuries.
• Pain and suffering: You could be able to recover compensation for any physical pain or emotional suffering you experienced as a result of your injuries. You may also be able to recover compensation for any loss of enjoyment of life you may have experienced as a result of your injuries.
• Property damage: You may be able to recover compensation for any property that had been damaged in the accident, such as your vehicle or your cell phone.
• Punitive damages: In some cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages are meant to penalize the at-fault party and are typically only awarded in cases where the at-fault party’s conduct was especially egregious, such as in a drunk driving accident.