Heater Explodes and Burns Woman to Death – Confidential Settlement

The following resulted in a substantial confidential settlement against Atlanta Gas Light Company in March 2011.

Mr. Neal, along with co-counsel from Lexington, South Carolina, represents the surviving daughter of a woman who opened her utility room door, only to have the hot water heater explode in her face due to lack online casino of adequate ventilation. The victim was in the burn unit of Doctor’s Hospital for several months, suffered severe burns to her body, and incurred over $4.5 million in medical expenses before passing away six months later. A suit for wrongful death against the responsible parties will be filed in Augusta by Mr. Neal and he will seek full and complete compensation for the life of this innocent victim on behalf of her surviving daughter.