Serious burns are among the most painful and traumatic injuries a person can suffer. Beyond the immediate injury, burns can lead to permanent scarring, restricted movement, repeated surgery and lasting psychological effects. Where a burn was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
How do burn injuries happen?
Burns can result from accidents at work, faulty electrical goods, house or workplace fires, scalds, chemical exposure, and road traffic collisions, often through employers failing to provide safe systems of work, landlords ignoring fire safety, or manufacturers supplying defective products.
Do you have a claim?
We must show another party was at fault and that their failing caused your burn injury, whether an employer, occupier, manufacturer or another road user.
What are the time limits?
Generally three years from the injury or the date of knowledge, with separate rules for children and those lacking mental capacity.
What can you claim for?
Compensation can include pain and suffering, permanent scarring and disfigurement, reconstructive surgery and skin grafts, specialist burns treatment, psychological support, lost earnings, care during recovery, and any lasting disability.
Our serious injury team works on a no win, no fee basis. Contact MayIClaim today for a free, confidential discussion.
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