Burn Injury Claims

Have you been burned or scalded by a faulty product, or as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault? You could be entitled to compensation. Talk to us about burn injury claims, we are here to help you.

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form.

The most common causes of burn injuries are faulty goods or accidents in the workplace. Whether you’ve suffered 1^st, 2^nd or 3rd-degree burns, we can help you to win the compensation you deserve.

BURN AND SCALD INJURIES

Burns and scalds, no matter how small, can often cause serious, life-changing injuries, resulting in a lifetime of pain and suffering. More serious burns and scalds can cause damage to nerves, muscles, tendon damage, ligament damage, permanent scarring and, in some cases, death.

In addition, burn scars will often contract, resulting in reduced mobility and in some cases lasting psychological trauma.

Depending on the severity of the burn or scald and the location on the body, victims may have to have body parts amputated, for example, if their arm has been seriously burnt, it may have to be removed. In addition, victims of burns or scalds may need extensive plastic or cosmetic surgery. Burns victims usually require a wide range of rehabilitation programs to aid in their recovery.

If you have suffered a burn or scald injury and you believe someone else is to blame, contact call 0333 358 3034 or fill out our contact form.

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 How much compensation?

The exact amount of compensation you may be entitled to claim for your burn injury will depend on your specific circumstances. How much compensation is decided based upon several factors including the pain, suffering and loss a victim may have experienced. The figures below serve as a guide to the amount you may receive for your burn injury alone.

Type of burn injury or scarring	Potential compensation
Minor burn injury that affects only a small area	£1,000 – £2,989
Moderate burn injury that leaves prominent scarring	£2,898 – £19,250
Severe burn injury (3rd-degree burns)	£19,250 – £83,550
Minor scarring	£1,750 – £6,240
Visible scarring	£6,240 – £18,120
Scarring due to thermal or non-thermal heat or chemicals	The exact amount of compensation awarded will depend on the location and severity of the scarring

You may also be able to claim for financial loss sustained as a result of the accident. If you have had to take time off work because of your injuries, you may be able to claim for loss of earnings. In addition, you may be able to recover the cost of any clothing or belongings damaged in your accident. A compensation claim can also help to cover the cost of specialist treatment, rehabilitation or camouflage makeup to help conceal permanent scarring and boost self-confidence.

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Common causes and victims of Burns and Scald Injuries

Anyone of any age can suffer a burn or scald. However, the most at-risk group of people are children and the elderly as their skin is usually more delicate.

There are a wide variety of burns and scald accident compensation claims. However, the most common types of accidents are caused by:

Road accidents

• Burns suffered from exploding airbags
• Defective heated seats
• Cars catching fire after accidents

Accidents at work

• Burns from chemicals
• Burns suffered due to faulty or inappropriate safety gear supplied

Accidents during surgeries or operations

• Burns or scalds from clinical negligence

Accidents in public places

• Burns or scalds in restaurants, cafes from hot food or drinks
• Spillages of hot food or drinks

Accidents in schools or nurseries

• Accidents from hot pipes
• Staff leaving hot drinks where children can reach them

If you or a loved one has suffered a burn or a scald due to someone else’s negligence or through no fault of your own, contact a member of our team and get your compensation claim started today.

As part of a successful claim, you will not only be compensated for the pain and suffering associated with your burn, but we can also help you claim back other losses. These might include loss of earnings if you have been unable to work, or the cost of replacing clothes or belongings damaged in your accident. We may also be able to help you claim the costs of camouflage makeup, which can help to conceal permanent scarring.

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AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN BURN INJURY CLAIMS

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.

GENERAL DAMAGES

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.

SPECIAL DAMAGES

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.

Talk to Jefferies About BURN INJURY CLAIMS

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.