Was your loved one killed or injured in the poultry plant nitrogen leak? Call an injury and wrongful death lawyer who will fight for the compensation you deserve.
We Can Help You Get Compensation in Your Poultry Plant Nitrogen Leak Lawsuit
Such tragedies are devastating emotionally and financially for family members struggling to adjust to the loss of income and companionship their loved one provided. Georgia personal injury and wrongful death attorney David Mann knows how shattering it can be when a loved one is injured or dies in a horrible accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
This same plant has had Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations resulting in fines in the past. When a workplace has a history of putting workers in danger, legal action in a personal injury or wrongful death case can get injured workers and their family compensation. It can also protect other workers from future injuries.
Our experienced team at Mann Law Firm is ready to help you with a poultry plant nitrogen leak lawsuit. Let us handle the company representatives and insurance companies while you deal with the aftermath of the tragedy.
Why a Lawsuit after the Gainesville Poultry Plant Accident Demands Quick Action
If your family member is one of the people killed or seriously injured in the aftermath of the liquid nitrogen leak at the Foundation Food Group plant in Gainesville, GA, you’ll need legal representation quickly. Give our team at Mann Law Firm a call now to discuss your case. In your free consultation, our poultry plant injury lawyer will advise you of your next steps.
We’ll conduct an investigation and ensure that no stone is left unturned.
This case requires a thorough investigation that must begin quickly so that documents can be obtained and witnesses may be interviewed while their memories are fresh. Our team knows what details will be important to your case and will aggressively pursue all available information.
We’ll fight for every bit of the financial compensation you deserve.
While no amount of money can compensate for the loss of or serious harm to your loved one, a settlement can alleviate your financial burdens and help your family recover and move on with your lives. Serious injuries leave a long list of expenses in their wake. Working with an attorney skilled at handling poultry processing plant injury cases gives you opportunity for a substantial settlement in a wrongful death or injury case.
We’ll put our detailed legal knowledge and our experience to work.
Our Mann Law Firm personal injury lawyer knows the Georgia courts and legal system inside and out. David Mann understands how to deal with insurance companies and big businesses like the Foundation Foods poultry plant. We have the expertise and staff necessary to research what happened and to aggressively fight for your rights and the compensation you deserve.
We Can File an Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit from the Liquid Nitrogen Leak at the Gainesville Plant
Filing a lawsuit for damages due to the liquid nitrogen leak should be done as soon as possible. According to Georgia Code section 9-3-33, an injury or wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. In addition, the sooner we start investigating, the more time we have to effectively build your case.
How Does Liquid Nitrogen Cause Injury or Death?
Poultry plants rely on refrigeration systems that can include liquid nitrogen, which can be deadly if there is a leak or rupture of a line. According to the US Chemical Safety and Hazardous Investigation Board, when leaked into the air, liquid nitrogen vaporizes into an odorless gas that’s capable of exploding. It can also displace oxygen, pushing away breathable air which puts people in an enclosed space at risk of injury or death. Any skin that comes into contact with the liquid nitrogen can suffer cryogenic burns with life-long consequences.
Plants that use liquid nitrogen have a duty of care to maintain lines and ensure there are no leaks or ruptures. If they fail to do so and workers are injured or killed, they can be held liable in a lawsuit.
Damages You May Receive in a Poultry Plant Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If your loved one has died as a result of this tragic poultry plant accident, our Mann Law Firm attorneys can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf. In Georgia, eligible survivors for this type of lawsuit include:
- the spouse and then the children of the deceased
- the parents, if there is no wife or child
- a personal representative for remaining “next of kin” determined by the courts, including siblings of the deceased, if no wife, children, or parents.
Damages you may receive in a successful Georgia wrongful lawsuit vary but can include compensation for:
- medical expenses,
- burial expenses, and
- lost wages and benefits.
In some cases, you may also receive compensation for mental pain and suffering.
Damage Awards You Can Get in a Gainesville Poultry Plant Injury Lawsuit
If your loved one was injured in the nitrogen leak, our Mann Law Firm attorneys can seek damages through a personal injury lawsuit. Serious injuries from this type of traumatic injury cause more than just physical harm, but psychological and financial injury as well. Recovery from a serious personal injury is a trial of pain, suffering and expenses and may take weeks, months or longer. Victims may never be the same.
In your lawsuit, our attorneys would fight for a damage award to pay for all expenses resulting from the accident, including:
- medical therapy and rehabilitation expenses
- in-home care
- equipment such as wheelchairs
- lost wages and future earnings.
You may also be entitled to non-economic damages that have no specific dollar value, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress and anguish.
Call Our Lawyers to Help with Your Poultry Plant Nitrogen Leak Lawsuit Today
People who are injured or lose a loved one on whom they depended financially and emotionally deserve to be compensated for their losses, but aggressive legal help is usually required to realize that goal.
At the Mann Law Firm, David Mann is involved in every case, working to bring justice to residents of Georgia. The Mann Law Firm provides the personal touch that the sensitive issues resulting from the poultry plant nitrogen leak deserve. Don’t delay. Call us today for your free consultation at 478-742-3381. There is no cost to you until we win your case.
Attorney David Mann
Before leading his own firm, Mann served for several years as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company, which gives him unique insight into how insurance companies work. He uses this critical knowledge as an advantage for his clients. He is a tough negotiator and litigator, and he is exceptionally strategic in building cases on behalf of personal injury victims.[ Attorney Bio ]
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