Georgia Fatal Fire Attorney

When fires are caused through negligence, carelessness, or malicious intent, they can lead to serious injuries and even wrongful death. If you have recently lost a loved in a fatal fire that was caused by another person or party, you should speak with a Georgia fatal fire attorney immediately. An experienced attorney can help you file a wrongful death claim against the liable party in order to reclaim a sense of justice and recover damages.

Unfortunately, millions of Americans must seek medical attention for serious burns each year, and thousands die from their injuries. Injuries and fatalities may occur as the result of work-related accidents, commercial fires, house fires, and even explosions.

Burn injuries in the workplace may be caused by a variety of factors, though molten or hot liquids are often culprits. Common causes of fires or explosions within the home may include defective appliances, defective electrical wiring, furnaces, water heaters, and natural gas leaks.

When a person sustains third degree burns, which are the most serious, the injured areas may become infected and eventually fatal. Dehydration and problems during skin grafting can also cause deadly complications in the victim.

A fatal fire attorney can help you by consulting with an expert to determine the cause of your loved one’s injuries. If a house fire was caused by a defective electrical appliance, the manufacturer may be held liable for designing or manufacturing a product that did not meet proper safety standards. If the accident occurred in the workplace, we will investigate the circumstances to determine if the employer failed to follow safety guidelines or protocol.

If your fatal fire accident lawsuit is successful, you may be awarded damages for your mental anguish, loss of companionship, and loss of earnings as well as medical and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may also be awarded in order to punish the defendant and change policies or manufacturing guidelines that can save others from experiencing a similar fate.

The experienced Atlanta wrongful death attorneys at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis understand that losing someone you love is difficult, especially if that death could have been avoided. Through our unlimited resources and relationships with top burn injury specialists, we will do everything we can to ensure that your wrongful death claim is successful. For a free consultation, please contact our law firm today.