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Did you or a family member suffer serious burn injuries in Augusta, GA? Burns can be painful and even life-threatening. If someone else was responsible for your injuries, an experienced Augusta burn injury lawyer at Hawk Law Group can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and your suffering.
Since we opened our law group, our team has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims and their families. Between us, we have over 71 years of experience in personal injury law handling cases including Augusta medical malpractice, wrongful death claims, brain injuries, Augusta workplace accidents, and more.
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Serious burns can be incredibly painful. They can make it impossible to work or enjoy the activities you enjoyed prior to the injury. Of course, burns are also expensive to treat–and health insurance won’t cover everything.
If another person was responsible for your injuries, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries. Typically, that means filing a claim with insurance companies. Insurance companies, of course, know how the legal system works. They’ll use technical details about the law to try to avoid paying fair compensation.
An experienced Augusta personal injury lawyer can help you counter these scare tactics.
At Hawk Law Group, we’ve recovered some of the highest verdicts in the CSRA. Hiring us means you’ll have a team of lawyers to:
You don’t have to struggle with a complex insurance battle on your own. Call our Augusta personal injury attorneys today to learn more about how our team can help.
Burns can seriously damage the outer layer of skin, as well as the tissue underneath. Flames, heat, steam, and even radiation can cause severe injuries. The most serious burn injuries can even cause damage to bones and internal organs.
The severity of a burn will depend on many different factors, including:
Some burns cause only superficial damage to the outer layers of skin. More serious burns, on the other hand, have the potential to be life-changing or even fatal.
If someone else’s careless, reckless or wrongful acts caused the burn injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our personal injury law firm today for a free consultation.
There are many different types of burn injuries.
Our Augusta burn injury attorneys often represent clients who have sustained:
Regardless of the type of burn injury, it’s important to seek medical care immediately. These burns can cause permanent scarring and disfigurement. Then, contact our lawyers to schedule a free case review to learn more about your legal options.
According to CDC estimates, about 1.1 million Americans require medical attention due to burn injuries each year. Approximately 50,000 burn victims require hospitalization every year. About 20,000 victims suffer major burns that cover at least 25% of the body.
About 4,500 Americans die from burn-related injuries each year. As many as 10,000 Americans die due to burn-related infections.
Unfortunately, about 25% of all burn injury victims are children under the age of 15 years old.
Burn injuries are classified by degree. First-degree burn injuries are the least serious type of burn. Fourth-degree burns are the most severe. The symptoms of a burn injury will depend on the degree of the burn.
First-degree burns cause superficial damage to the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. If you have suffered a first-degree burn, the skin will appear red and will be painful to the touch. Typically, first-degree burns heal without medical attention.
Second-degree burns, or partial thickness burns, penetrate the epidermis to damage the layer of skin beneath.
Symptoms of a second-degree burn include:
Second-degree burns can lead to permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Third-degree burns, or full-thickness burns, penetrate the skin and damage the tissue underneath. These burns typically damage the nerve endings, so victims often don’t feel any pain right away.
Third-degree burns often cause the skin to appear white or yellow. The skin may also appear leathery.
Fourth-degree burns completely destroy the outer layers of the skin. The skin may appear white or charred-looking. It’s also possible that the bone beneath the muscles and tissue may be exposed.
As with third-degree burns, the nerve endings may also be damaged. That means victims of fourth-degree burns often don’t feel pain immediately. Still, these burns have the potential to be life-threatening.
Serious burns can require years of treatment. Victims are often hospitalized for extended periods of time and may even be transferred to a burn center for ongoing care and skin grafting procedures.
Some of the possible long-term consequences of a serious burn include:
The psychological impact of a serious burn can also cause long-term damage. Victims often suffer from severe depression and PTSD. Our lawyers factor these serious consequences into the equation when we calculate your case value.
If you have suffered a severe burn, you don’t have to handle the consequences alone. Contact our lawyers in Augusta to learn more about how we can help you fight to recover the compensation you need to cover your treatment costs and expenses.
Some of the most common causes of burn injuries include:
If you were burned and someone else was responsible, don’t hesitate to call for legal advice today. Our lawyers will do everything we can to determine the cause of your injury and fight for justice.
The value of your personal injury case depends on the severity of your injuries.
Many different factors can play a role in your case value, including:
Every personal injury case is slightly different from the one before. Our lawyers often bring in experts who can help us understand the unique aspects of your injury.
Under Georgia personal injury laws, injured parties can seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:
If you lost a family member due to a fatal burn injury, we can also help you fight to recover compensation for wrongful death.
The statute of limitations in Georgia is only two years. Most accident victims have only two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you wait any longer, you’ll lose your right to sue for damages entirely.
Do you have questions about your legal options after sustaining a burn injury? Contact Hawk Law Group to schedule a free consultation today. With an experienced Augusta burn injury lawyer by your side, you significantly increase the odds of recovering the maximum compensation you deserve.
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(888) 771-1110The personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group represent accident victims throughout the Central Savannah River Area, including Augusta, Avera, Belvedere, Blythe, Crawfordville, Davisboro, Evans, Gibson, Grovetown, Harlem, Hephzibah, Jackson, Lincolnton, Louisville, Martinez, Millen, New Ellenton, North Augusta, Sandersville, Sparta, Stapleton, Thomson, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and all surrounding communities in Aiken, Edgefield, and Richmond Counties.
Hawk Law Group is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Augusta, GA, and surrounding areas. With over 71 years of combined experience, we have recovered hundreds of millions on behalf of injury victims. Contact us for help today.
