Burns and scarring

Burns are some of the most painful types of personal injury.  As well as possibly causing scarring and disfigurement, serious burn injuries can affect vital organs.  Victims of burns and scarring can also suffer emotional and psychological effects.

Compensation for burns and scarring

Most burns are minor and can be treated at home.  But if you have suffered burns and scarring in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation.  Any compensation will take into account both the physical and psychological effects of your injury.

Causes of burns and scarring

Burns are usually caused by a heat injury to the skin, for example from flames, hot liquids (scalds) or radiation (sunburn).  Electrical burns are less common, but can be more serious.  Burns can also be caused by chemicals coming into contact with the skin. 

Burns injuries often happen because of accidents at work.  People involved in road traffic accidents or who have been attacked by animals can suffer from more general scarring.  Sometimes cosmetics or cleaning products can also cause burns or scarring.

Nearly 45 per cent of all severe burns and scalds happen to children under five years old.  About half of these accidents happen in the kitchen and many are caused by unsupervised children falling into very hot baths.

Claims Direct can help

Claims Direct uses lawyers who are experts in personal injury.  If you or your child have suffered burns or scarring in an accident that wasn’t your fault, we can help you claim compensation.

If you have suffered from burns or scarring it is vital you get rehabilitation and we  will also support you through this process.  We will ensure you get the treatment you need and put you in touch with support groups.  

Contact us now for a free first discussion about your burns or scarring claim.  You can speak to a trained representative, or leave your details on our online web form and we’ll call you right back.