We are solicitors that have obtained compensation for hotel staff who have suffered first degree burns from hot liquids. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this short video.

Read about our client, a chef who sued for first degree burns below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I claim compensation from a hotel for first degree burns?

Trainee Chef Compensated For First Degree Burns

Case Study - Mr Bradley

Mr Bradley was working at a hotel in the Lake District as a trainee chef. One lunchtime, during a particularly hectic period, Mr Bradley collided with a waitress in the hotel’s kitchen, who was carrying a cafetiere of hot coffee that spilled all over him. He suffered first degree burns to his forearms and hands, and received basic first aid at the scene of the accident. He was later taken to hospital by ambulance, where his wound was properly treated and bandaging was applied. Mr Bradley was off work for 3 weeks, and suffered ongoing pain and sleeping difficulties for months afterwards. He was also upset and angry, as it was clear to him that the accident had in no way been his fault.

Our Legal Advice

Mr Bradley decided to seek legal advice, and subsequently instructed Bartletts Solicitors to represent him in a compensation claim against his employer. Evidence from co-workers backed up Mr Bradley’s story, that he had been in his usual position in the kitchen at the time of the accident, and had turned round just at the moment the waitress ran into him. She had been chatting with one of the chefs, and was not paying attention when she collided with Mr Bradley. Under the principle of vicarious liability an employer is legally responsible for injuries caused by co-workers, and in this instance, the negligence of the waitress had been the principle cause of Mr Bradley’s burns. On admission of liability, Mr Bradley received £3,400 in compensation for his injury. You can meet our team of personal injury lawyers at Meet The Team or read more about our No Win No Fee service.

Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For Kitchen Accidents

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in kitchen accident compensation claims. You can claim damages for pain and suffering, as well as any expenses related to your injury, including the cost of medical treatment. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of damages awarded, and if you lose you do not pay a penny.