According to the American Burn Association, 1 million people suffer burn injuries in the United States each year. An estimated one-third of these victim are children.
Burns of any degree can be extremely painful, and in some cases and require long periods of recovery and rehabilitation. Victims are saddled with extended hospital stays, costly surgeries and ongoing medical treatment. Whether you sustained your injuries at home or on the job, Pope McGlamry can help.
A burn injuries may be caused by heat, electricity, radiation or chemicals. Most often, burns result from heat exposure such as fire, steam, tar or scalding liquids.
Chemical burns are usually a result of contact with abrasive chemicals such as acids, alkalis, etc.
Electrical burns are common in construction accidents and are a result of contact with strong currents.
An individual can incur radiation burns when they are exposed to radiation or ultraviolet rays.
An individual can incur radiation burns when they are exposed to radiation or ultraviolet rays.
Burn injury victims who have been injured as a result of the reckless or negligent actions of others have the right to file a personal injury claim and recover damages. Because burn injuries are among the most expensive injuries to treat, burn injury settlements and jury verdicts in these cases are often sizable.
If you have suffered a burn injury, you may be entitled to compensation for:
At Pope McGlamry, our burn injury lawyers provide victims with thorough and experienced representation. Contact our Atlanta or Columbus office today if you or a loved one has suffered a burn or electrical injury.
