Burns and Scarring

Burns can be an incredibly painful injury, possibly leading to scarring and disfigurement, as well as affecting vital organs. Not only are there physical effects of burns, but victims of these injuries can also suffer emotional and psychological distress related to the injury. At My Accident Solicitor, we can help you claim personal injury damages for Burns and Scarring in a work accident claim.

Causes of Burns and Scarring

The most common type of burn is caused by a heat injury to the skin, for example from flames, hot liquids (scalds) and radiation (sunburn). Less usual are electrical burns, which can be more serious. Finally, corrosive chemicals coming into contact with the skin can also cause serious injury.

Other causes of burns and scarring include:

• Involvement in road traffic accidents
• Animal attacks
• Cosmetics
• Cleaning products

Unfortunately, almost 45 per cent of all severe burn and scald incidents happen to children under five years old, usually taking place in the kitchen or bathroom when unsupervised children fall into very hot baths.

Compensation for Burns and Scarring

A large percentage of burns are minor and can be treated without professional care. However, if you have suffered any form of burn or scarring from an accident in the workplace that was not your fault, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. Any compensatory result to your claim would take into account the physical and psychological effects of your injury, so every case will be different.

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