Kennesaw Burn Injury Attorneys

Some of the most severe injuries you can suffer in an accident are burn injuries. They can cause scarring and organ damage and may even put your life at risk. If you’ve suffered burn injuries that sent you to the nearest hospital or even required that you get care at WellStar Cobb Hospital’s burn unit, you need to contact a personal injury lawyer. 

The team of Kennesaw burn injury lawyers at Kaufman Injury Law offers representation to those who have suffered losses because of another person’s negligent or wrongful conduct. Because we know how severe burn injuries can be and how much financial and emotional strain they can place on your life, we’ll fight to get you compensation. 

Burn Injuries: Types and Degrees

There are a few different types of burns. The most common is thermal burns, which occur when you touch something very hot. They can cause charring and tissue death. Everything from hot metals to liquids and steam can result in thermal burns. 

Chemical burns are the result of coming into contact with acids, alkalies, solvents, or detergents. Even paint thinner can cause burns. These chemicals are corrosive and damage tissue, and often, the burn doesn’t appear immediately after being in contact with the substance. 

Radiation burns result from prolonged exposure to X-rays and other sources of radiation. Improper use of fluoroscopy can lead to these burns, too. 

If you’re burned by coming into contact with an electrical current, they’re considered to be electrical burns. They can cause significant tissue damage and can even alter your heart’s natural rhythm. 

Understanding Burn Degrees

When you walk into any Cobb County hospital with a burn injury, one of the first things a doctor will do is assess the burn and assign it a degree. The degree depends on the severity of the injury and the layers of tissue that are damaged. 

First-degree burns are the mildest. They only affect the epidermis, which is the top skin layer, but that doesn’t mean they’re not painful. The site of the injury will be dry and red but will have no blisters. In some instances, first-degree burns can result in skin discoloration, but they will rarely leave scars. 

Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is the second layer of skin. You can experience blistering and swelling at the burn site, as well as significant levels of pain. These injuries can scar. 

The most severe burns are third-degree burns. Third-degree burns damage the epidermis and dermis, as well as underlying muscles, ligaments, and even bones. Because these burns kill nerves, the wound itself won’t hurt, but the area around the burn will. 

Common Kennesaw Accidents That Cause Burn Injuries

How do burn injuries most commonly occur? Here are the most frequent causes of the burn injuries we represent. 

Traffic Accidents

In Kennesaw and throughout Georgia, some of the most common accidents that cause burns are car collisions. In a vehicle full of flammable fuel, a crash can mean facing fires and even explosions. The battery can short-circuit and could even spill battery acid, potentially causing chemical burns. 

Defective Products

Defective products are another cause of burn injuries. Household appliances can overheat, leading to thermal burns, or they could have faulty wiring that results in electrical burns. 

Products that don’t have appropriate warnings on their labels can also cause burn injuries. Corrosive cleaning products may easily damage your skin and eyes. 

Worksite Accidents

People who work in construction sites, warehouses, or any other location where they come into contact with large machinery can also experience thermal burns. Construction sites also tend to have lots of electrical cables strewn about, and that can increase the likelihood of someone suffering electrical burns. 

Medical Malpractice

Even getting a medical procedure might result in burns if the healthcare provider is negligent. If you’re exposed to too much radiation, for example, you could suffer radiation burns. 

Benefits of Hiring Our Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers

If you’ve suffered a burn because of someone else’s conduct, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. It’s crucial, however, that you don’t attempt to go through the process on your own. You need to hire experienced personal injury lawyers to guide you through this civil procedure. 

Our lawyers know how to gather the pertinent evidence to help you prove that you deserve compensation. It’s not always easy to demonstrate liability, and you may still be dealing with significant injuries that don’t allow you to fully focus on this process. With our help, you don’t have to worry about the legalities of a claim. 

One of the most complex aspects of personal injury claims is negotiating with insurance companies. Insurers may try to find a way to keep from paying you what you deserve, and that can mean threatening not to pay at all unless you take a low offer. They could even try to bully you into dropping the claim. 

When you rely on Kaufman Injury Law, we will do all of the negotiating for you so that you don’t have this added stress. We know what you deserve and will aggressively fight for it. If we think the insurers aren’t negotiating in good faith, we can advocate for you in court by filing a lawsuit. 

Aside from taking care of all of the legalities involved in filing a claim, we also offer ongoing support. We know how difficult the aftermath of a burn injury is, and we can provide the guidance you need. If you have questions or concerns, we’re always just a phone call away. 

Damages You Can Claim After a Kennesaw Burn Injury

By filing a personal injury claim, you have the opportunity to claim economic and non-economic damages. 

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for financial losses. These are usually made up largely of medical expenses. They can cover rehabilitation sessions, surgeries, hospital stays, and a variety of other treatments you may need after suffering a burn injury. 

If you have to make changes to your home or vehicle to accommodate disabilities, these damages cover that, too. Often, severe burn injuries require ongoing medical care, and those expenses are accounted for in economic damages. 

These injuries can mean not being able to go to work. You may miss out on commissions, salaries, and bonuses, and you could even have to sacrifice vacation and sick days to cover the days you’re not able to work. Economic damages can cover lost wages. You may also claim loss of earning potential if you can’t return to work. 

Non-Economic Damages

For losses that aren’t financial, you have a chance to claim non-economic damages. These cover loss of enjoyment of life as well as pain and suffering, which compensate you for the distress the injury caused. In instances when the burn results in a loved one’s death, you can also claim loss of companionship and support. 

Trust Experienced Kennesaw Burn Injury Lawyers

A burn injury can leave you battling long-term medical issues as well as hospital bills and other losses. To be able to file a claim and get fair compensation, you need to hire experienced lawyers to help you. At Kaufman Injury Law, our Kennesaw burn injury attorneys offer aggressive representation. Contact our team to schedule a free consultation.