Burns can be one of the most painful injuries a person can sustain, and one of the worse things about this type of injury is that it can leave horrific scaring and possible disfigurement. It is because of the possible severity of these injuries that makes bringing a claim for them of PARAMOUNT importance.
Burns can be caused in several ways and in differing circumstances. Here at The Injury Lawyers we have dealt with a vast majority of them! To name a few:
- Burns caused by faulty products – I.E= Hair straightners and dryers.
- Burns sustained at work – I.E = hot substances or faulty equipment
- From cosmetic procedures- I.E= Laser hair removal.
Although all different the above circumstances can unfortunately end in the same way- a painful burn.
Recovering from a burn can take a long time, preventing the person from returning to work, enjoying hobbies and social activities, and perhaps caring for children or elderly relatives. On top of this there is also the cost of medical treatment and possible travel expenses to regular appointments for treatment – especially if there is any internal or nervous damage from the burn.
When pursuing this type of claim, these are all things that can be included – so it is important to keep track of any loss you may have incurred.
Additionally, it is common for this type of injury to affect a person physiologically too – stress, anxiety and depression are all things that can arise from an injury that was not your fault! It is important to consider, when pursuing a claim, whether you are also suffering from these types of injuries. Understandably this can be harder- as they are not something you can see.
The compensation awarded for burn injuries depends upon the severity of the burn and how long this injury will affect a person’s livelihood (as with any other personal injury claim) and therefore it is hard to say how much a claim is worth until medical evidence and rehabilitation information is sought.
So if you’ve suffered from a burn injury that was not your fault- fill in the form below and one of our friendly team will call to offer no obligation free advice.; or call us on 0800 634 75 75 today.
