Burn Injury Claims
While injuries involving burns and scalds can last just a split second, the physical and mental distress often lasts longer. If the incident was not your fault, contact our lawyers to find out if you have grounds for a burn injury claim.
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After seeking medical treatment for any burns or scalds you may have suffered, you may want to seek compensation with the help of our burn injury lawyers.
We understand the significant lasting effects that a burn can have on your physical health and mental wellbeing.
If an incident that led to the burn injury was not your fault, you could seek compensation from the other party. If that party fails to admit responsibility, you may still be able to be compensated, as a court may find the other party to be at fault.
Our lawyers work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so we will only take on your claim if we believe your claim has reasonable prospects of success. Two main components of this decision will be:
- Whether there was a duty of care owed to you by another party; and
- Whether that party has breached that duty and /or been negligent.
Evidence such as photographs, CCTV and dash-cam footage will be extremely helpful to back up your claim.
The scope of compensation you may be able to get for a burn injury depends on the severity of the burn (first, second, third, fourth degree), the area or amount of the body that is affected, as well as several other contributing factors.
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Contact our team of specialists to discuss your situation and decide whether you have grounds to seek compensation. Fill in the form opposite and we will be in touch at the earliest opportunity.
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Common Reasons For A Burn Injury Claim
While we may usually assume that burns happen from open flames, there are other causes including electricity, chemicals, hot liquids and steam, and radiation. A few examples of common reasons that lead people to contact us are below, yet this list is not exhaustive:
- Workplace injuries, involving exposure to electrical equipment or corrosive chemicals
- Household fires caused by appliances in the home
- Vehicle and traffic incidents where a vehicle caught fire or if fuel was set alight
- Injuries from fireworks and explosions
- Damage from consumer products with corrosive components
- Incidents in schools, nurseries, care settings
- Surgical or medical injuries causing internal or external burns
Burn Injury Compensation Claim
If there is a negligent party at fault or in breach of regulations, compensation may be awarded if any of the following occur as a result:
- Scarring – severe burns can damage nerves, muscles and tendons. Such injuries can lead to permanent scarring that can reduce mobility
- PTSD – Post-traumatic stress and other psychological conditions can affect burns survivors. Counselling, medication or other therapy may be required to manage this.
- Third-degree burns – Severe burns down to the deep tissues of the body require surgery and rehab to help survivors regain mobility and get usage of their body back.
Any of the above elements, including inhalation of smoke in a fire that damages the lungs, can be grounds for compensation, and a claim can include the cost of medical or rehabilitation bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation can you claim for a burn injury?
There are many contributing factors which will dictate the compensation awarded in each individual case.
Such factors as the below will impact the value of the claim:
- The severity of the injury
- Mental trauma or PTSD
- Loss of earnings that could lead to immediate/future financial difficulties
- Rehabilitation and recovery
What is the time limit for making a burn injury claim?
There is a three-year time limit to make claims of this nature so contact a burn injury lawyer at the earliest opportunity, or ask someone to get in touch on your behalf if you are not physically able, so that we can begin proceedings.
What about burn injuries that are life-threatening or life-changing?
In circumstances where the affected party‘s injuries are life-threatening or life-changing, such as amputation, our burn injury lawyers will pursue a claim for serious injury, which will also enable the survivor to benefit from a complete rehabilitation process.
