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Severe burns cause intense pain, long recoveries, and significant financial strain. Whether from fire, electricity, chemicals, or scalding liquids, these injuries leave lasting physical and emotional scars. Medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing care can quickly add up, making recovery even more challenging. You can seek justice and fair compensation if someone else’s negligence caused your burn injury.
At The Stoddard Firm, our Atlanta burn injury lawyers work to hold responsible parties accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve. We know how overwhelming this time can be and are here to help you move forward with confidence and support.
Burn injuries can be catastrophic, leaving victims with lifelong physical and emotional scars. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn due to negligence, an Atlanta burn injury lawyer can help you seek justice. At The Stoddard Firm, we have a proven track record of achieving life-changing results for burn victims. Our firm secured a $24.5 million verdict for a woman burned at a medical spa and a $2.35 million settlement for a land developer injured by a defective multimeter. These results reflect our dedication to ensuring justice for victims of catastrophic burn injuries.
Our team is dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and ensuring burn victims receive the compensation they deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
Choosing the right attorney can make all the difference in your recovery. At The Stoddard Firm, our Atlanta burn injury lawyers combine compassionate legal support with aggressive representation, ensuring you get the maximum compensation possible.
Our track record in burn injury cases reflects our commitment to justice:
Let us guide you through this difficult time with experience and kindness. We recognize that difficult times necessitate thoughtful assistance and direction, and our team is here to provide just that. With years of knowledge and a sensitive attitude, we are dedicated to being by your side every step of the road, making you feel supported.
Burn injuries can occur in various situations, from workplace accidents to defective products and unsafe premises. When a burn injury results from someone else’s negligence, it is crucial to seek legal representation. A skilled attorney can help identify responsible parties, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure victims receive full compensation for their suffering.
Burn injuries vary in severity, but even minor burns can lead to permanent scarring, nerve damage, and emotional trauma. More severe burns may require extensive medical treatment, including surgeries, skin grafts, and long-term rehabilitation. In addition to physical pain, burn injury victims often face high medical costs, lost wages, and significant emotional distress. Recovery can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our legal team ensures that these damages are accounted for in your claim, giving you the support you deserve.
We conduct thorough investigations to uncover every detail of your case, gather comprehensive medical evidence to support your claim, and collaborate with expert witnesses to build a compelling argument. Our dedicated team meticulously reviews your financial losses, including lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses, assesses future care needs to ensure long-term support, and leaves no stone unturned in fighting tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation you deserve. From start to finish, we are committed to guiding you through the process with care and professionalism, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Burn injuries are categorized by their severity, with each degree representing a different level of skin and tissue damage. The extent of the burn determines the required medical treatment and the potential for long-term complications. Understanding the differences between first-, second-, and third-degree burns is crucial for both medical care and legal claims. Our firm has experience handling cases involving all types of burns and can help ensure that victims receive the compensation they deserve.
First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and mild pain. These burns usually heal within a few days but can still be uncomfortable. Applying cool water and soothing ointments can help reduce discomfort. While they are less severe than deeper burns, first-degree burns may still benefit from consultation with a healthcare provider, especially if they cover a large area or involve sensitive body parts, like the face or joints.
Second-degree burns damage both the outer and underlying skin layers, often leading to blisters, swelling, and severe pain. These burns may require medical treatment to prevent infection, minimize scarring, and promote healing. They can result from hot liquids, flames, or prolonged sun exposure; proper care is essential for recovery.
Third-degree burns are the most severe, destroying all layers of skin and potentially damaging muscles, nerves, and bones. Victims often experience numbness due to nerve damage and require extensive medical care. Treatment may include skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and long-term rehabilitation, as well as pain management, infection prevention, physical therapy, and psychological support to address emotional trauma caused by the injury’s severity and life-altering effects.
Many severe burns occur as a result of dangerous settings, defective products, or occupational risks that could have been avoided with sufficient precautions. Victims of negligence have the right to seek justice. Here are some typical causes of burn injuries:
Electrical burns result from exposure to live wires, defective appliances, or workplace hazards, causing internal and external injuries, which may include tissue damage, nerve damage, cardiac complications, muscle contractions, respiratory failure, organ damage, severe scarring, and other potentially life-threatening conditions, often requiring immediate medical attention, rehabilitation, or surgical intervention.
Chemical burns occur when exposed to corrosive substances, such as acids or industrial cleaning agents. They may cause deep tissue damage, intense pain, blistering, swelling, and potential scarring. They often require emergency medical treatment and long-term care to heal properly and prevent complications from infection or further damage.
Thermal burns occur when the skin is exposed to hot surfaces, liquids, or open flames, and common examples include scalds from boiling water and burns caused by fire, hot objects, steam, prolonged sun exposure, or even contact with heated metals and appliances. These burns can vary in severity depending on the temperature and duration of exposure.
Radiation burns occur from extended exposure to ultraviolet rays or radiation therapy, often resulting in significant skin damage, pain, irritation, blistering, redness, swelling, peeling, dryness, and a heightened risk of cancer over time if untreated or improperly managed. Proper care is essential.
Figuring out who is responsible for your burn injury can be overwhelming. That’s why our Atlanta burn injury lawyers thoroughly investigate every case, gathering the evidence needed to prove negligence and secure fair compensation for you. Whether the injury resulted from a workplace accident, a defective product, or a negligent property owner, proving fault is essential for securing compensation.
Responsibility for burn injuries depends on the cause of the accident. Liable parties may include negligent property owners, employers, manufacturers of defective products, or individuals who acted recklessly. For instance, a property owner who fails to address fire hazards, an employer ignoring workplace safety standards, or a company producing faulty equipment could all be held accountable. Identifying liability is key to seeking compensation.
To win a burn injury claim, our legal team must establish the following:
This process ensures accountability for negligent actions that cause harm. Each element must be proven with evidence, such as medical records, expert testimony, and documented damages, to build a strong case. Successfully demonstrating these factors is crucial for securing fair compensation for the victim’s physical, emotional, and financial losses resulting from the injury.
Compensation for burn injuries may cover the following:
Compensation may include home care costs, transportation expenses for medical appointments, or lifestyle accommodations like modifying a home or vehicle to meet new physical needs.
Yes, burn injury victims can sue responsible parties for damages. Burn injuries can cause significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships, and victims deserve compensation for their suffering. Our firm specializes in personal injury cases and will thoroughly evaluate your situation to determine liability. We are here to guide you through the process and advise on the best legal course of action, ensuring your rights are protected and you receive the justice you deserve.
We handle every part of your case, from investigating to negotiating settlements, so you can focus on your recovery while we fight for your compensation. Our team is committed to ensuring you receive the justice you deserve, navigating the legal complexity with knowledge and compassion. With us, you can rest assured that your matter is in capable hands.
Under Ga. Code § 9-3-33, the statute of limitations is generally two years for personal injury claims. Special circumstances can shorten the two-year time frame to as little as six months or lengthen the time frame long past the standard two-year period. An accident victim must file the lawsuit and serve the defendant within this statute of limitations to preserve the right of compensation. Missing the deadline can result in losing the ability to recover damages no matter how strong the case may be. We can help determine whether an exception to the two year general limit applies to your case.
Even without a statute of limitations, acting quickly is important because it allows for evidence preservation and documentation of witness observations which can significantly strengthen a claim.
Have you suffered a burn injury? The Stoddard Firm is here to provide the support you need. Burn injuries can be life-altering, bringing physical pain, emotional distress, and financial challenges. Our skilled legal team is committed to protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost income, and more. We understand your difficulties and will stand by your side every step of the way. Contact us today at 470-467-2200 for a free consultation and take the first step toward justice and recovery.
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Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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Yes, you can file a claim if negligence caused your injury and resulted in financial damages. Seeking legal assistance can help you understand your rights and determine the best course of action for your specific case.
Yes, you can file a claim if negligence caused your injury and resulted in financial damages. Seeking legal assistance can help you understand your rights and determine the best course of action for your specific case.
Settlement amounts vary, but severe burns often result in substantial compensation to cover medical costs, damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care expenses, rehabilitation, emotional distress, therapy, permanent scarring, disfigurement, and reduced quality of life.
Complications include infections, nerve damage, chronic pain, permanent disfigurement, delayed healing, scarring, limited mobility, swelling, tissue damage, inflammation, bleeding, numbness, impaired function, stiffness, sensitivity, bruising, redness, soreness, discomfort, and the risk of further medical intervention.
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They are client focused and make sure that you are in the loop every step of the way. We worked directly with Matt Stoddard, Keith Evra, & Shauna Thomas and they were accommodating, understanding, and wonderful. They treat their clients with respect and care and genuinely have your best interest at heart. We weren’t treated as just clients, we were treated as family. Their knowledge and experience with law shows and they know exactly what they are doing. This is a top of the line law firm and you will be extremely satisfied when you choose them for your case.
The Stoddard firm did a extraordinary job on my case. Their whole team is very professional, and will go over and beyond to achieve the greatest results so that the customer is satisfied. Thank you again for making me a priority.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was revised and approved by Attorney Matthew B. Stoddard, who has more than 16 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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