We have solicitors that understand burn injuries and so are able to claim the correct amount of compensation. In her video, Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service that covers burn accidents.

We can claim compensation if you were burnt at work or at a public place like a restaurant or hotel. Call for free legal advice. Or use our e-mail service opposite to ask us how to claim compensation my burn injury?

Claiming Compensation For Burn Injuries

Over the years our lawyers have dealt with the most serious types of workplace burns. This has given our firm a detailed knowledge of burns and how much compensation should be awarded. Therefore, we can obtain your compensation regardless of where your burn accident took place. The important issue is to instruct a solicitor who understands burns, the healing process, and the potential results of permanent scarring.

Around one in five injuries in the workplace are caused by burns, and employers need to pay particular attention to protecting workers from the risk of such injuries occurring. Burns at work are not often caused by open flames, but rather by chemicals, hot liquids, steam and electricity. Other less common causes include exposure to UV light, friction, radiation and extreme cold.

Burn Injuries In the Workplace

Any worker who comes into contact with intense heat or caustic chemicals, in whatever form, may suffer burn injuries. Certain professions and occupations have far higher incidence rates than others, including:

While these are among the most risky working environments, it is important to note that defective electrical appliances, spilled liquids and chemicals can cause burns to workers in almost any profession. In industries and jobs where there is an obvious risk of burn injuries, when mixing cement on a building site or handling electrical cables for example, employers must ensure workers are provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Employers can also be held responsible when the actions of a co-worker causes injury, emphasising the importance of risk assessments, proper training and supervision of work involving heat, electricity and chemicals.

Burns Injuries - Scarring & Deformity

Second and third degree burns can cause extensive cosmetic damage to the skin, leaving a person scarred, and possibly permanently disfigured. Skin graft surgery may ultimately be required to regain a normal appearance, and even then the results are not guaranteed. The highest compensation awards are paid out when the face or head has been burnt, and the injured person’s deformity is prominent and long-lasting or permanent. Third degree burns, often caused by electric shocks and chemicals, may also damage internal organs and prove fatal (around 25 workers all killed by burns each year according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Responsibilities Of Employers & Compensation Awards

Our solicitors have many years of combined experience in claiming compensation for burn injuries from employers on behalf of workers. Employers are legally obliged to provide a safe working premises, and safe system of work, that minimises the risk of injuries among workers. Where they negligently fail in this regard, they may be sued for compensation, with awards reflecting pain and suffering, loss of earnings, the cost of medical treatment, travel and other sundry expenses.

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