Savannah Burn Injury Lawyers
Savannah burn injury lawyers at Hasner Law represent people who have suffered serious burns due to another party’s negligence. Hasner Law is a personal injury and workers’ compensation firm with offices in Savannah and Atlanta that has served injured Georgians since 2008.
If someone else’s carelessness caused your burn injuries, you may have a legal claim for medical costs, lost income, and pain. Call (912) 234-2334 today for a free case review.
How Do the Burn Injury Attorneys at Hasner Law Approach Your Case?
Burn injury claims require a legal team that understands both the medical complexity of these injuries and the long timeline of treatment they involve.
A burn victim may face years of surgeries, skin grafts, physical therapy, and psychological counseling before reaching maximum recovery. The compensation you pursue must account for every stage of that process, not just the bills you have today.
The Attorneys Working on Your Burn Injury Claim
Hasner Law’s legal team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases across Georgia.
Managing Partner Stephen Hasner, a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law who has practiced in Georgia since 1999, co-founded the Georgia Injured Workers’ Advocates (GIWA) and chairs the Workplace Injury Network Political Action Committee.
Senior Attorney Judy Blackwell, a University of Georgia School of Law graduate, served six years as an Administrative Law Judge with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Senior Attorney Thomas Gore handles cases out of our Savannah office and graduated Cum Laude from Mercer University School of Law.
What Hasner Law Does for Burn Injury Victims
Our attorneys take a different approach to burn cases than a typical personal injury claim because the medical evidence is more detailed and the damages extend further into the future.
- Retain burn care consultants and medical professionals who document the full scope of your injuries, including future reconstructive procedures you may need
- Calculate the lifetime cost of ongoing treatment, compression garments, scar revision surgeries, and mental health therapy related to your burn
- Investigate the cause of the fire, explosion, chemical exposure, or defective product that led to your injuries
- Identify every liable party, from property owners and employers to product manufacturers and contractors
- Manage all insurance communications so you are never pressured into accepting a settlement that ignores your long-term needs
Burn injuries rarely heal completely, and neither do the financial consequences. A claim that only addresses your current medical bills misses the bigger picture.
What Types of Burn Injuries Lead to Legal Claims in Savannah?
A burn injury occurs when heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation damages the skin and underlying tissue. Burns are classified by depth, and the severity of the burn directly affects both the medical treatment required and the potential value of a legal claim.
Burn Classifications
- First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin and typically heal without lasting damage, though they may still be painful and require medical attention
- Second-degree burns penetrate deeper into the skin, causing blistering, swelling, and significant pain that may require professional wound care and leave scarring
- Third-degree burns destroy the full thickness of the skin and damage the tissue beneath, often requiring skin grafts and leaving permanent scarring and loss of sensation
- Fourth-degree burns extend through the skin into muscle, tendon, or bone and may result in amputation or permanent disability
The deeper the burn, the longer the recovery and the more extensive the medical intervention. Third- and fourth-degree burns almost always involve multiple surgeries and years of follow-up care.
What Situations Commonly Cause Burn Injuries in Savannah?
Burn injuries in Savannah arise from a range of situations where another party’s negligence creates a dangerous condition. Identifying who caused or contributed to the hazard determines which parties may owe you compensation.
Workplace Accidents
Workers at the Port of Savannah, in manufacturing facilities, on construction sites, and in restaurant kitchens face daily exposure to burn hazards. Employers who fail to provide proper safety equipment, training, or ventilation may bear responsibility when a worker suffers burn injuries.
In addition to a workers’ compensation claim, a third-party negligence claim may apply if a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner contributed to the unsafe condition. Georgia’s workers’ compensation system is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 9.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes sometimes result in fires or explosions, especially when fuel lines rupture on impact. Burn injuries from vehicle fires on I-16, I-95, or busy Savannah roads like Victory Drive and Abercorn Street may support both a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver and, in some cases, a product liability claim against the vehicle or parts manufacturer.
Defective Products
Household appliances, electronics, space heaters, power tools, and lithium-ion batteries may cause burn injuries when they malfunction due to a design flaw or manufacturing defect.
Georgia’s product liability statute, O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11, allows injured consumers to pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the chain of commerce.
Premises Liability
Property owners in Georgia have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors.
Burns caused by faulty electrical wiring, unprotected hot surfaces, chemical spills, or fire code violations at apartment buildings, hotels, restaurants, or commercial properties in Savannah may give rise to a premises liability claim under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1.
When a burn results from someone else’s failure to maintain safe conditions or follow safety standards, the law provides a path to hold them accountable.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Burn Injury in Savannah?
In Georgia, you may recover compensation after a burn injury as long as your share of fault remains below 50% under the state’s modified comparative negligence rule, O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. Burn injury claims often involve higher damages than other personal injury cases because the medical costs are extensive and the physical and emotional impact lasts far longer.
Categories of Damages in a Burn Injury Claim
Hasner Law’s Savannah burn injury attorneys calculate your claim based on the full scope of harm, not just the medical expenses you have incurred so far.
- Past and future medical expenses, including emergency treatment, burn unit hospitalization, skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling
- Lost wages from time away from work during initial treatment and recovery, plus diminished earning capacity if your burns prevent you from returning to your previous occupation
- Pain and suffering, which reflects the physical agony of burn treatment, the emotional toll of scarring and disfigurement, anxiety, depression, and the lasting impact on your relationships and daily activities
- Costs of adaptive equipment, home modifications, and ongoing care if your burns result in permanent functional limitations
In Georgia, punitive damages may also apply when the responsible party’s conduct was particularly reckless or egregious, such as a landlord who knowingly ignored fire code violations or a manufacturer that concealed a known defect.
The full cost of a serious burn injury extends years into the future. A claim that only accounts for current bills undervalues the lasting reality of your situation.
How Does the Burn Injury Claims Process Work in Georgia?
Georgia law gives you two years from the date of a burn injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. This filing deadline, called the statute of limitations, applies to most burn injury claims, though exceptions may exist in cases involving minors or injuries that were not immediately discoverable.
How Hasner Law Moves Your Case Forward
After you hire Hasner Law, our attorneys begin gathering evidence and building your claim while you focus on your medical treatment.
- Collect all medical records, treatment plans, and bills from every provider involved in your burn care
- Retain burn care professionals and life care planners who project your future medical needs and their costs
- Investigate the scene and circumstances of the burn, whether it occurred at a job site near the Port of Savannah, in a rental property downtown, or in a vehicle on a Chatham County road
- File your claim and negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance carrier, presenting a demand backed by medical evidence and documented losses
- Prepare for trial in Chatham County Superior Court if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation
Hasner Law handles every burn injury case on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Ask Hasner Law
Do I need a lawyer for a burn injury, or is it fine to handle the insurance claim on my own?
Burn injuries produce medical costs that accumulate over years and sometimes decades. Insurance companies frequently offer settlements based on your current bills alone, ignoring the future surgeries, scar revisions, and therapy you may need. A burn injury lawyer at Hasner Law calculates the full lifetime cost of your injuries and fights for a recovery that reflects that number.
What if I was burned at work in Savannah?
You may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim against a third party, such as an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor, or a property owner. Workers’ comp covers medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, but a third-party claim may allow you to pursue additional compensation for pain, suffering, and full lost income. Hasner Law handles both types of claims.
How long does a burn injury case take to resolve?
Burn injury cases often take longer than other personal injury claims because treatment frequently continues for months or years after the initial injury. Settling too early risks undervaluing future medical needs. Hasner Law monitors your treatment progress and files your claim at the point that best captures the full scope of your losses.
FAQs for Savannah Burn Injury Lawyers
How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in Georgia?
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the burn injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. If a defective product caused the burn, the statute of limitations for product liability claims may apply instead. Speaking with a Savannah burn injury attorney at Hasner Law soon after the injury protects your filing rights and preserves evidence that may otherwise be lost.
What if my child suffered a burn injury?
Georgia law provides additional protections for minors injured by negligence. The statute of limitations for a child’s personal injury claim may be extended, but the specific timeline depends on the circumstances. Attorney Stephen Hasner and the team at Hasner Law handle burn injury claims involving children with particular care and attention, recognizing the unique medical and emotional needs these cases involve.
What if the landlord or property owner says the burn was my fault?
Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule allows you to recover compensation as long as your share of fault stays below 50%. Property owners and their insurers routinely attempt to blame the injured person to reduce their liability. Hasner Law gathers evidence, including fire investigation reports, building inspection records, and witness testimony, to counter those arguments and establish the property owner’s negligence.
How much does it cost to hire a burn injury lawyer in Savannah?
Hasner Law takes burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for you. Your initial consultation is free and comes with no obligation.
What if my burn injury happened because of a defective product?
Georgia’s product liability laws allow injured consumers to pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers when a defective product causes harm. Attorney Judy Blackwell and the legal team at Hasner Law investigate the product’s design, manufacturing process, and warning labels to determine whether a defect contributed to your burn. Preserving the product itself is often a key piece of evidence in these cases.
Connect with Savannah Burn Injury Lawyers at Hasner Law Now
Burn injuries change the way you look, the way you move, and the way you live. The medical bills alone may stretch across years of surgeries and therapy, and the emotional weight of scarring and disfigurement adds a dimension of harm that few other injuries produce.
Hasner Law’s Savannah office on York Street in the Historic District represents burn injury victims across Chatham County and throughout Georgia.
Call (912) 234-2334 for a free consultation with a Savannah burn injury lawyer at Hasner Law. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Hasner Law Injury & Workers’ Compensation Attorneys – Savannah Office
221 W York St
Savannah, GA 31401
P: (912) 234-2334
