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National Burn Injury Lawyers

The damage caused by burn injuries can be extremely painful and life-altering. Victims often face long recovery periods, extended hospital stays, costly surgeries and ongoing treatment that creates financial and emotional stress.

Our team of burn injury attorneys understands how overwhelming this experience can be. If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries because of a defective product or someone else’s negligence, we strive to hold the responsible party accountable for your pain.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Pope McGlamry proudly helps clients nationwide and has the experience and dedication needed to help you seek the compensation you deserve.

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Common Types of Burn Injuries

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

Chemical burns are usually a result of contact with abrasive chemicals, such as acids or alkalis.

Electrical Burns

Electrical burns are common in construction accidents and are a result of contact with strong currents.

Radiation Burns

An individual can receive radiation burns when they are exposed to radiation or ultraviolet rays.

Thermal Burns

Thermal burns are caused by exposure to heat sources, such as flames, hot liquids, steam, tar or heated objects.

Common Burn Injury Lawsuits

Burn injuries often result from defective products, where fires occur due to manufacturing defects. Additionally, negligent upkeep of property can lead to a building or apartment fire; for example, if electric wiring wasn’t properly maintained or the fire and life safety systems are not maintained up to code.

Our burn accident attorneys are actively involved in a variety of burn injury lawsuits. Common cases include burns caused by lithium-ion batteries, electric pressure cookers and more.

How Long Do I Have to File a Burn Injury Claim?

How long you have to file a lawsuit for burn injuries depends on what state you live in and where you were when you were injured. All states have statutes of limitation, which are laws that dictate how long a person, or their estate, has to file a lawsuit based on the types of claims they are alleging.

Many states, like Georgia, have a two-year statute of limitation for both tort (personal injury) claims and wrongful death claims. However, there are some states that provide longer or short time frames within which you can bring claims, so it is important to reach out to an attorney as soon as you are able.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim For a Burn Injury?

Because burn injuries are among the most expensive injuries to treat, settlements and jury verdicts in these cases are often significant. If you have suffered a burn injury, you may be entitled to compensation for:

Medical Expenses: Hospital, surgical and ambulance bills
Rehabilitation Costs: Physical therapy and ongoing or future medical care
Diminished Earning Capacity: Compensation for future earnings lost due to the injury
Lost Income: Wages lost because of an inability to work
Pain and Suffering: Covering a broad range of physical and emotional effects including physical pain, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life

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If you or a loved one were severely burned due to a defective product, negligent upkeep of property or other negligent circumstances, we want to hear from you. We provide victims with thorough, experienced representation and compassionate support. Call our Atlanta office or submit your case online for a free consultation.

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Meet Your Legal Team

Michael L. McGlamry

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Caroline G. McGlamry

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