You already suffered burns because of another party’s negligence. You don’t have to get burned by the claims process, too. An Athens burn injury lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can file your claim, gather evidence, and take the steps necessary to recover damages.
Learning your options begins with a free case review from our firm. When you call, you can share your story with a team member who can evaluate your legal options. Connect with us now to get started. We want to hear from you today.
How Much Does an Athens Burn Lawyer Cost? (Answer: Nothing)
You don’t pay anything upfront to get our help on your Athens burn injury case. We handle most Athens personal injury claims and lawsuits, including burn injury cases, on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing upfront for our legal fees, and you only pay legal fees if you win compensation.
At your case’s conclusion, we receive an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement or court award. We explain all the details in a written fee agreement at the beginning of the case, so there are no surprises.
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Our Firm Establishes That Negligence Led to Your Burn Injury in Athens
To recover compensation for your burn injury in Athens, we must demonstrate the following four elements:
- Duty of care. The other party must have owed you a duty of care. Many burn injuries result from car crashes that cause fires or explosions. All drivers of motor vehicles have a duty to obey traffic laws and drive safely.
- Breach of duty. If the other party did not uphold their duty of care, they were negligent. Let’s say that the defendant lost control of their vehicle because they were driving over 100 miles an hour. Speeding breaks a traffic law and is not driving safely.
- Causation. The other party’s careless conduct must have caused your accident and injuries. In our scenario, the defendant crashed into your car when they lost control of their vehicle due to excessive speed. The collision caused a fire that resulted in your burn injuries.
- Quantifiable damages. You must have damages arising from the accident, such as medical bills, lost income, and disability.
When we can prove all four of these factors, we can pursue a claim or lawsuit against the party liable for your losses.
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How Much Your Settlement Will Be for Your Burn Injury in Athens
We cannot say how much your settlement will be for your injury claim or lawsuit until we talk to you and investigate your situation. Every burn injury case is different. Even if two people suffered burn injuries in the same accident, their personal injury cases would likely have different values.
Still, it can be useful to understand the types of monetary damages you could pursue against the liable party. Compensable losses in your burn injury case may include:
- Medical expenses to treat your burn wounds and other injuries
- Future medical expenses for subsequent or ongoing treatments
- Lost wages for the income you missed when recuperating from the accident, your wounds, and medical interventions
- Future lost wages if impairment from your wounds reduces the amount of income you can earn after the accident
- Pain and suffering for the extreme physical discomfort and emotional distress your burns caused
- Other non-economic losses, like disfigurement from scars, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the loss of enjoyment of life
The team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers advocates for wrongful death claimants in and around Athens. You have our sincere condolences if you lost a loved one. We hope to lend our support by securing financial recovery for your damages, including funeral and burial costs.
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You Have a Filing Deadline for Your Athens Burn Injury Lawsuit
You cannot wait indefinitely to file a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused your injuries. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 notes that you must file your lawsuit within a two-year period or lose the right to seek damages from the at-fault party.
Negotiating with the claims adjuster does not satisfy the two-year statute of limitations. The claims adjuster may even drag out negotiations, hoping that your filing deadline will expire and invalidate your right to damages. Our team manages every time-sensitive aspect of your case, from the statute of limitations to evidence collection. With our team’s advocacy, you don’t have to worry about anything.
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Avoid These Traps in Your Athens Burn Injury Case
There are many potential pitfalls in personal injury cases that could jeopardize your case’s outcome. You should think twice about:
- Giving a recorded statement. The claims adjuster may ask for a recorded statement, supposedly to learn your side of the story. In reality, they will pore over the transcript, looking for any reason to pay you less money than you deserve.
- Posting about your situation on social media. No matter how secure you might feel with your privacy settings, you should never post anything related to the accident, the defendant, or your wounds on social media. In fact, we recommend that our clients take a complete break from social media until their cases end. We don’t want the other party to take your posts out of context and use them against you.
- Accepting the first settlement. The claims adjuster may offer what looks like fair compensation immediately after learning about your case. This offer likely doesn’t account for the full scope of your losses, and if you accept, you cannot ask for more money later.
When you work with our Athens burn injury team, we can explain your next steps and prevent any issues from derailing your case.
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Contact Bader Scott Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation. We fight relentlessly to get our clients every dollar they deserve––and you’re no exception. Today, you can learn about partnering with our team and how we put clients’ worries to rest.
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