A burn injury is one of the most serious and painful injuries that someone can experience. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury in an accident in the Greater Atlanta area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a no-cost consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.

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Burn Injuries as the Result of a Serious Accident in Georgia (Part A)

A burn injury is one of the most serious injuries that someone can sustain.

A burn injury is classified as a specific type of tissue damage, which may be caused by:

a car accident;
a gas explosion;
radiation;
scalding hot water;
electrical accidents;
industrial accidents;
commercial fires;
defective products, such as candles; and
cigarette lighters and matches.

If you have suffered a burn injury in an accident in Georgia, and that accident was the result of someone else's negligence, then you may be eligible for compensation in a personal injury claim. To file a claim, you can seek assistance from a Fulton County personal injury lawyer.

Types of Burn Injuries

There are 3 types of burn injuries, which are classified as:

First degree burns - burn injuries that only damage the outer layer of skin.
Second degree burns - burn injuries that damage the outer layer of skin, as well as the layer of skin underneath.
Third degree burns - burn injuries that damage or destroy the deepest layer of skin and the tissues underneath.

After suffering from a burn injury, a victim may experience swelling, blistering, scarring, and in severe cases, shock or death. Burn injuries can also lead to infections, which may be treated by antibiotic creams. Someone who has suffered a third degree burn injury will need skin or synthetic grafts to cover up the exposed tissue, which will generally encourage new skin to grow.

Fortunately, these medical treatments may be compensated in a personal injury claim. Before you file a claim, you should have your Fulton County personal injury lawyer evaluate the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine the damages you may be entitled to claim. Your Fulton County personal injury lawyer can also help you analyze evidence to support your injury claim.

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The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz is dedicated to vigorously defending our clients in an auto accident cases. We are small enough to care and experienced enough to win. Contact Jason Schultz at 404-474-0804.