Warner Robins Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn injuries are very painful, and recuperating from them can take a very long time.  Burn injuries can leave scarring and create deep psychological and emotional issues.  If your burn injuries were caused by another’s negligence, you should speak to a Warner Robins burn injury lawyer at the Mann Law Firm.  You may be entitled to compensation stemming from your injuries.

The Warner Robins burn injury lawyer at the Mann Law Firm has assisted numerous clients in fighting for their right to compensation after an accident.  Our attorneys can assess your burn injuries and the situation in which it happened, and we will take the next steps together toward financial healing.  Call us today.  We can be reached at (478) 742-3381, and your consultation is free.

We understand that suffering a burn injury can be a devastating experience, and you will need time to recover from your injuries.  If you think that you deserve compensation from a negligent party, you shouldn’t have to file a claim on your own.  You should have a knowledgeable and competent lawyer on your side.  Other reasons to hire a lawyer for your case include:

• Meet with you to discuss your case and the potential for compensation
• Discuss the situation surrounding your injuries
• Speak to first responders to the scene and read through all medical reports
• File all documents with the court and the insurance company
• Hire any experts who will work to prove your claim
• Negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf for a fair settlement
• File a lawsuit in court if a fair settlement can’t be reached
• Represent you in court in front of a judge or jury.

You are under enough stress after sustaining a burn injury.  Let the legal professionals at the Mann Law Firm take on the legal hurdles, so you can concentrate on your recovery.  Call us today at (478) 742-3381

While there are many law firms in the Warner Robins area that will take on your burn injury case, you should choose wisely.  You only have one chance to file a claim for your injuries.  You need a law firm that truly cares for their clients but fights hard against the insurance companies.  Reasons to choose the Mann Law Firm include:

• David Mann used to work as an in-house lawyer at a large insurance company.  This firsthand knowledge gives him better insight on the strategies insurance companies use to pay out on claims.
• We have secured numerous seven-figure settlements and jury awards for our clients.
• Our clients have written rave reviews about our legal work.
• We have over 25 years of experience battling insurance companies and fighting for compensation for our clients.
• We are not a national law firm.  We are residents in the local community.

Don’t leave your burn injury case to chance.  Call the Mann Law Firm today for a free consultation.

In order to get compensation for your burn injury claim, you will need to satisfy four elements of proof about your injuries.  Those elements are:

• Duty of Care – Did the alleged negligent party have a duty of care to keep you safe from being injured?  For example, did the owner of a building have a duty of care to prevent you from coming into contact with exposed wires?
• Breach of Duty of Care – Did the defendant breach the duty of care?  In our example, did the building owner not take the reasonable steps or actions to keep you safe from the exposed wires?
• Proximate Cause – Was your burn injury a direct result of the breach of duty of care? In our example, were your burn injuries caused by the defendant’s negligence of breaching their duty of care and not protecting you from exposed wires?
• Damages – Did you sustain damages as a result of the party’s negligence? In our example, did you sustain electrical burn injuries because of the exposed wires in the building?

If you and your lawyer determine that your case meets these four elements, you could be awarded compensation for the negligence of others.

As stated above, In order to be compensated for your injuries, you must be able to prove that you were damaged by the negligence of another party or parties.  There are three types of damages you can claim:  economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages.

• Economic damages are actual financial damages that happened because of the other party’s negligence.  Economic damages are easily quantified and include past and future medical bills, lost income, loss of future earning capacity, and other out-of-pocket expenses.  Economic damages are usually straightforward and not a source of contention.
• Noneconomic damages are those that are not easily quantifiable, like pain and suffering, emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment in activities, or damage to one’s reputation.  In addition, spouses may be able to collect noneconomic damages.  This is called loss of consortium.  As you can tell, calculating noneconomic damages can cause disagreements between the parties because they are not as straightforward.
• Punitive damages are those that are so bad as to be labeled egregious. There is a very high threshold in order to obtain punitive damages.  The two goals of punitive damages are to punish the defendant for their behavior and to prevent others from engaging in the same behavior.

There are many ways to sustain burn injuries.  If you come into contact with any hot surface, you risk the possibility of getting severe burns.  Some of the most common causes of burn injuries include:

• House fires
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Explosions
• Contact with live wires
• Contact with defective electronics
• Contact with hazardous chemicals.

Our Warner Robins burn injury lawyer has helped clients with many types of severe burn injuries. You should be compensated if your burn injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence.  Call our office today at (478) 742-3381 to schedule a free consultation.

Our attorneys understand that every case is different in its own way.  However, over the years in meeting with clients, we have heard many of the same general questions dealing with burn injury claims.  Here are some frequently asked questions we thought would be useful to prospective clients.

How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in Georgia?

The deadline for filing a personal injury claim in Georgia is two years from the date of the injury.  However, we urge clients to speak with us as soon as possible after the accident, when information is fresh in your memory.

Will my burn injury claim settle, or will it go to trial?

Most burn injury claims will settle out of court with the insurance company or the negligent party.

How do I know if I have a relevant claim for my burn injuries?

Once you speak to our attorneys, we will let you know about the possibility of getting compensation for your claims.  We always recommend speaking to an attorney after any type of burn injury.

What should I do if an insurance company contacts me with a settlement offer?

Refer them to your attorney right away and don’t talk to them about the claim.  Insurance companies want to settle claims quickly and with as little payout as possible.

What happens if I get a burn injury at work?

Most likely, you will file a claim with the workers’ compensation board, but you should still speak with an attorney to make sure.

We hope that these frequently-asked questions help with general issues about your case.  To speak with a Warner Robins burn injury lawyer about your specific injuries, call us at (478) 742-3381.

Burn injuries can be very scary and could leave you with lifetime scars, both physical and psychological.  After a burn injury, you may not be able to work for a long time, if ever again.  If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

The Mann Law Firm has been fighting for the rights of our clients for over 30 years.  We know the tactics insurance companies use to settle cases with as small a payout as possible, as David Mann previously worked as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company.  We know that the insurance companies are in the business to make as much money as possible.

If you feel that your rights have been violated by someone’s negligent behavior that resulted in a burn injury, give us a call today at (478) 742-3381.  We will be there for every step of your claim.