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Burn Injury Compensation Claims

By Ian Morris | Updated January 15th, 2025

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You have the right to claim compensation for burn injuries if they occurred due to someone else’s negligence within the last 3 years. Whether you suffered burns at work, in a public place, through a faulty product, or due to medical negligence, our expert team can help you understand your rights and guide you through the claims process. The amount of compensation varies based on burn severity, ranging from £2,000 for minor burns to over £100,000 for severe cases.

Key Takeaways

You must typically start your claim within 3 years of the incident
Our no win no fee service means you face no financial risk when making a claim
Burns from workplace accidents, faulty products, beauty treatments, and medical negligence all qualify for compensation
We handle everything while you focus on recovery
Compensation covers both immediate and long-term impacts of your injury
Expert medical evidence and proper documentation strengthen your claim
You can claim for both physical and psychological damages
Claims can be made on behalf of children at any time until they turn 18

Suffering a burn injury can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. When such injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your physical pain, emotional distress, and financial losses. Our specialist solicitors have extensive experience helping burn injury victims secure the compensation they deserve through no win no fee claims.

Understanding Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can range from minor superficial burns to severe, life-threatening injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Understanding the type and severity of your burn is crucial for your claim, as compensation amounts directly correlate with injury severity and long-term impact.

Types and Classifications

First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and mild pain. Second-degree burns penetrate deeper, causing blistering and intense pain. Third-degree burns are the most severe, destroying all layers of skin and potentially affecting underlying tissues, muscles, and bones. Each severity level requires different medical approaches and results in varying compensation amounts.

Common Burn Injury Claims We Handle

Workplace accidents involving hot surfaces, steam, or chemicals
Faulty electrical products causing fires or direct burns
Beauty treatment burns from hair straighteners, waxing, or chemical treatments
Restaurant incidents involving hot food or beverages
Medical negligence during treatments
Road traffic accidents resulting in burns
Chemical burns from hazardous substances

Your Eligibility to Claim

Making a successful burn injury claim depends on several key factors. Our experienced solicitors will assess your case based on these crucial elements to determine your eligibility for compensation.

Essential Criteria

The incident occurred within the last 3 years (exceptions apply for children)
Someone else’s negligence caused your injury
You can demonstrate a breach of duty of care
Your injuries are medically verified
The responsible party can be identified

Who Can Be Held Liable

Employers who failed to provide proper safety equipment or training
Manufacturers of faulty products
Beauty salons or treatment providers
Property owners or occupiers
Medical professionals
Other negligent parties who caused your injury

Special Circumstances

If you’re claiming on behalf of a child, different time limits apply. You can act as their litigation friend until they turn 18, after which they have three years to make their own claim. For adults who lack mental capacity, time limits may not apply.

The No Win No Fee Process

Making a burn injury claim shouldn’t add financial stress to your recovery. Our no win no fee agreement eliminates the financial risk of pursuing compensation, ensuring access to justice for everyone affected by burn injuries.

Understanding the Agreement

When you start your claim, we’ll provide a clear, straightforward agreement that outlines all terms and conditions. This agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), ensures you won’t face any upfront costs or hidden charges. You’ll only pay a pre-agreed success fee if your claim succeeds, which is capped at 25% of your compensation. This fee structure means we’re motivated to secure the maximum compensation possible for your case.

Financial Protection

The beauty of a no win no fee agreement lies in its risk-free nature. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay anything towards legal costs. This protection gives you complete peace of mind throughout the claims process, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery while we handle the legal complexities. We may also arrange ATE insurance coverage to protect you against any potential costs from the opposing side.

Making Your Claim

A successful burn injury claim requires careful preparation and expert guidance. Our experienced team will manage every aspect of your case while you focus on recovery.

Initial Assessment and Consultation

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where we evaluate your case’s merits. We’ll discuss the circumstances of your injury, assess the evidence available, and explain the claims process in detail. This consultation is free and carries no obligation, giving you the information needed to make an informed decision about proceeding.

Building Your Case

Once you decide to proceed, we begin gathering crucial evidence to support your claim. This includes obtaining medical records, collecting witness statements, and securing any accident reports. We’ll arrange for you to be examined by an independent medical expert who will provide a detailed report about your injuries, prognosis, and future care needs. This medical evidence forms the cornerstone of your claim.

Negotiation and Settlement

With strong evidence in place, we’ll submit your claim to the responsible party and their insurers. Our experienced solicitors will handle all negotiations, aiming to secure the maximum compensation possible for your injuries. While most cases settle out of court, we’re fully prepared to proceed to litigation if necessary to achieve the best outcome for you.

Claim Duration

Most burn injury claims reach settlement within 6-12 months, though complex cases involving severe burns or disputed liability may take longer. We work efficiently to secure your compensation while ensuring every aspect of your injury and its impact is properly valued.

Employment Concerns

Many clients worry about claiming against their employer. Rest assured, employment rights protect you from any unfair treatment related to making a legitimate injury claim, and you can’t be sacked for doing so. Your employer’s insurance typically handles the compensation, and we’ll guide you through this process sensitively.

Compensation Guidelines

The compensation awarded for burn injuries varies significantly based on several key factors. The severity of your burns, their location, and their impact on your life all play crucial roles in determining the final amount. Our experience handling numerous burn injury claims allows us to provide realistic expectations about potential compensation values.

Understanding Your Compensation

Compensation for burn injuries encompasses both general and special damages. General damages cover the physical pain, psychological trauma, and impact on your quality of life. Special damages account for all financial losses, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and any necessary adaptations to your home or lifestyle.

Typically, minor burns with good recovery prospects might receive between £2,000 and £7,000. Moderate burns resulting in noticeable scarring often attract compensation between £7,000 and £25,000. Severe burns with permanent disfigurement or significant psychological impact can result in awards exceeding £100,000, particularly in cases involving facial burns or extensive body coverage.

Future Considerations

Your compensation must account for both immediate and long-term needs. Our solicitors work closely with medical experts to understand your prognosis and future care requirements. This might include ongoing rehabilitation, psychological support, or cosmetic procedures. We ensure your settlement covers all anticipated future expenses related to your injury.

Take Action Now

The aftermath of a burn injury can be overwhelming, but you don’t need to face this challenge alone. Our experienced burn injury solicitors stand ready to support you through every step of your claim, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve while focusing on your recovery.

Expert Legal Support

Our specialist team brings extensive experience in handling burn injury claims across various circumstances. From workplace accidents to medical negligence, we understand the unique challenges each case presents. We’ll handle all legal complexities, communications with insurers, and negotiations on your behalf, providing regular updates throughout your claim.

Starting Your Claim

Beginning your claim is straightforward. During your initial consultation, we’ll listen carefully to your circumstances, assess the strength of your case, and explain the next steps clearly. With our no win no fee guarantee, you can proceed with confidence, knowing there’s no financial risk to seeking justice for your injuries.

Ready to start your claim? Contact our specialist burn injury team today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case. You can start your claim online or , and one of our expert team will be in touch to offer help. Alternatively, call us on 01225 430285.

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Comments & Questions

Read on for questions and advice about claiming...

I tripped over a small chair and got burnt on my face and eye with hot water. It has effected my vision. What can I do?

You can only make a claim if you can demonstrate negligence. If you tripped over the chair because you had failed to see it or were not really looking where you were walking, you would be seen to be the at fault party and would have no claim. However, if the chair was placed in a dangerous position and had been left in a walkway where you would be passing but not always able to see clearly, you could pursue a claim.

A restaurant put a full to the brim stainless steel teapot in front of my 86 year old mother. When I tried to pour it out, the hinged lid opened and scalded her leg. We have no photos or hospital treatment but it was recorded in the accident book.
What can we do?

The accident book record does provide evidence to confirm that your Mother was injured in the restaurant, but does it mention the teapot being over filled? There is a possibility to make a claim for the injuries sustained – if the injuries were sufficiently serious with scarring or soreness still present after 4 weeks post incident?

Hi, I used a neutrogena face wash and it has burnt my skin, I have a doctors appointment today to get something to ease the pain. I looked up some reviews and a lot have said the same. I do not have sensitive skin and seeing as others have said the same this seems to me that the chemicals they are using in it are too harsh for the skin and causing it to burn and dry out. Can anything be done about this?

Potentially you may have a claim, but my initial view is that you would likely struggle to prove that they have been negligent. You should check the packaging of the product to see if it states that you should text the product on your skin prior to use and in the first instance, make contact with the producer of the product and report the incident to them. Depending on their response, you should then contact us to discuss this further.

Hi I bought an all natural pain free skin care product from eBay for removal skin tags and I used it last week and has left me with a burn on my neck. I have a drs appointment this week, is there anything that can be done for this or no?

It is hard to advise on the specific prospects of succeeding with your claim, but it is certainly a matter we would investigate and put to our specialist Solicitors. The company selling the product would need to be UK based for you to be able to pursue action in the UK.

I burnt my hand washing them in the bathroom when I was at restaurant – I did tell them but they said there was a caution hot water sign. My hand has since blistered.

Do you remember seeing the ‘caution’ sign warning of the hot water? Did the restaurant staff take your details? If they didn’t you should email them regarding your injuries to ensure that the matter has been recorded.

Given that your hand is blistered, it would appear that the hot water in the restaurant was excessively hot and very dangerous. With this in mind, it is hard to see how a warning sign could help. I’m not sure whether or not you could make a claim here but we would certainly be happy to help you find out. As such, why not visit the ‘start a claim’ page of our website so that one of our new claims team can call you to discuss this matter then seek an opinion from our specialist Solicitors.

Hello, I was washing my hands in a public toilet at a petrol station and suffered 2nd degree burns to my hands from the hot water tap. There was no hot water signs up in the toilet so I wasn’t aware the water would be so hot. Am I able to make a claim based on this? Thanks

If the water from the taps was sufficiently hot to cause 2nd degree burns to your hands and known to be of such a temperature, there should have been a warning sign in situ to advise of the risk of such an injury. Alternatively, if there was a fault on the boiler that day that lead to the water being heated to a dangerous level, you would also have a valid claim against the service station.

Did you report the accident at the time or subsequently? Was an accident book entry completed?

We would be very happy to help you further with a claim for compensation.

Hi I moved into a property 4 weeks ago, my 14 month old had the stove fall on him whilst hot noodles were on the stove and has 11% burns to his face and body. Can I clam for compensation regarding this?

There is certainly a possibility of making a claim against the landlord and given the severity of the injury to your child, it would be wise to further investigate the prospects of a claim. Please call us on 01225430285 so that we can get some further information about the accident and then advise you further.

In this case, the landlord will have a responsibility to ensure that the items provided within the property are safe and fit for purpose. In the case of the stove, if it is shown to be defective – perhaps the feet upon which it stands were broken and it caused it to rock and tip, or it tips whenever the oven door is opened and it should have been secured to the wall and was not – it is likely that we could attach negligence to the landlord and pursue your claim.

Of course, if your child was climbing on the stove and caused it to tip over, it is less likely that the claim would succeed.

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