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Serious Burn Claims
Burn injuries can be life-changing, leaving nerve damage, scarring and long-term pain. If your burn injury was caused by someone else, you could claim compensation.
Can I get compensation for a burn injury?
You may be able to claim compensation for a burn injury if it was caused by someone else’s negligence.
Burn injuries can happen in many different situations, from workplace accidents to road traffic collisions. If another person, business or organisation was responsible for your injuries, you could have a case for compensation.
Examples of situations that may lead to a claim include:
- Burns caused by unsafe working conditions
- Scalding injuries from hot drinks or food in a restaurant
- Chemical burns caused by unlabeled hazardous substances
- Electrical burns from using defective equipment
- Burns suffered in road traffic accidents involving vehicle fires
- Burns sustained in rented properties due to fire safety failures
Compensation won’t undo what happened, but it could help you as you move forward and recover.
Our team is here to support you, get in touch with us for free today to find out if you could have a strong claim.
How much burn injury compensation will I receive?
Compensation for burns will vary depending on the severity of the burn, whether permanent scarring has occurred and the impact the injury has had on your daily life.
Your solicitor will work out how much your claim is worth by using the Judicial College Guidelines. Here are a few examples of burn injury payouts:
| Burn Injury | Compensation |
| Burns covering 40% or more of the body | Likely to exceed £138,490 |
| Very severe facial scarring | £39,340 to £128,590 |
| Less significant facial scarring (one scar or multiple very small scars) | £5,220 to £18,150 |
| Burning of the scalp (during hair treatment) | £9,700 to £14,560 |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder (severe) | £79,080 to £133,000 |
Financial losses related to your burn injury will also be considered in your final settlement. This might include:
- Loss of earnings if you needed time off work during recovery
- Future loss of earnings if you’re unable to return to work or continue in the same role
- Medical treatment costs – including private consultations and reconstructive surgery
- Rehabilitation expenses – such as occupational therapy and psychological support
- Travel expenses – for trips to and from medical appointments
- Home adaptations needed to accommodate long-term injuries
- Specialist equipment or mobility aids
Try to keep hold of records like payslips, invoices, receipts, parking tickets or any other evidence of the financial losses you’ve suffered due to your injury. These will all be used towards strengthening your claim.
How can First4Lawyers help?
At First4Lawyers, we’re committed to helping people access legal support when they need it most. We’re proud to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot, reflecting the high level of service and support we’ve provided for thousands of clients.
We work with a panel of specialist personal injury solicitors who are experienced in handling burn injury claims. Whether you’ve suffered a chemical burn, electrical burn or a scalding injury, we’ll connect you with a burn injury lawyer who can help.
Our client Miss Farrington was able to claim £1,800 with the help of our solicitors after suffering a burn to her foot in a hotel restaurant. After receiving little support from the hotel company, Miss Farrington found First4Lawyers online and we were able to take on her case.
To find out if we could help you make a No Win No Fee claim, get in touch with our team today.
We’ll ask you a few straightforward questions and let you know if you have a strong case, all as part of a free consultation.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25% of the amount recovered to our solicitors, although this may be higher or lower subject to your individual circumstances. Please note this excludes claims for Road Traffic Accidents where customers typically pay 35% + VAT due to changes introduced through the Civil Liability Act 2018.
First4Lawyers are an award-winning claims management company with a track record of delivering service that our clients love.
Can I claim compensation for a burn at work?
You may be able to claim compensation for a burn at work if your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence.
Examples of workplace burn accidents include:
- Chemical burns caused by exposure to hazardous substances
- Thermal burns from hot surfaces, such as machinery
- Scalding injuries caused by hot liquids or steam
- Electrical burns resulting from faulty equipment
- Burns caused by workplace fires or explosions
For a claim to be successful, your solicitor will need to demonstrate that your employer failed in their duty of care towards you and that this directly led to your injury. To do this, they’ll gather evidence such as accident reports, witness accounts and CCTV footage.
We know making a claim against your employer can feel daunting, but there are laws in place to protect you. You cannot legally be dismissed or treated any differently for making an accident at work claim.
It may also be reassuring to know that your employer will have liability insurance in place to cover the cost of any compensation paid out to you.
If you have any other questions or concerns about claiming against your employer, our team is here to help.
How long do burn injury claims take?
The time it takes to settle a burn injury claim will depend on several factors, including:
- The severity of your burn injury and expected recovery time
- Whether the other party admits responsibility for the accident
- Whether ongoing treatment or rehabilitation is required
- The extent of any permanent scarring or psychological injuries
- The complexity of any financial losses being claimed, such as future loss of earnings or care costs
Generally, claims involving minor burns that heal relatively quickly are often settled faster than those involving severe burns and permanent scarring. This is because your solicitor will need to understand the full extent of your injuries before negotiating a fair settlement.
For more serious burn injuries, it may be possible to secure interim payments before the claim is settled. These payments can help to cover immediate expenses like medical treatment and loss of income while your case is ongoing.
Is there a time limit for serious burn claims?
Most serious injury claims will need to be made within three years, but there are some exceptions.
If you’re claiming on behalf of a child, you’ll have until their 18th birthday to do so. After this, they will have until their 21st birthday to bring their own claim.
Meanwhile, if you’re taking legal action for someone who is lacking mental capacity, there won’t be any time limits applied to your claim.
We would always suggest seeking legal advice sooner rather than later, though. This could make it easier for your solicitor to access key evidence like medical records and CCTV. It may also be easier for you to remember the details of what happened.
Can children claim for burn injuries?
Yes, children can make a burn injury claim if they’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence. In these cases, a responsible adult – usually a parent or guardian – will act as a ‘litigation friend’ and manage the claim on their behalf.
When a child suffers a burn injury, compensation will take into account both the immediate impact and any long-term consequences. This will include any corrective treatment that may be required as the child grows.
If your claim is successful, compensation will be legally protected until the child turns 18. But you will have the right to apply for some of this money beforehand if it is for costs related to the child’s care, education or medical treatment.
I think I have a burn injury claim – what should I do?
If you’ve suffered a serious burn injury, the most important thing to do is seek medical attention. Your wellbeing should be put before anything else, so we’d encourage you to get the treatment you need before taking further action.
After this, you could consider making a burn injury claim. Our knowledgeable advisors will speak to you about your situation and let you know how we could help.
If we think you have a strong case, we’ll ask if you’d like to be put in touch with one of our expert burn injury solicitors. It will be entirely up to you whether you’d like to proceed at this point, and we’ll never pressure you either way.
To find out more about our services, get in touch with us for free today. You can call us o the number at the top of the screen or fill in our quick and simple claims form.
