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A burn injury can have a devastating impact on your daily life, both physically and mentally. If it is caused by an accident that wasn’t your fault, the adjustment can be even more difficult to comprehend. Making a claim for burn injury compensation can help ease the transition to the new normal that you are faced with.

If you are considering making a claim for compensation for burns, talk to one of Winn Solicitors’ specialist advisors first to see how we can help with all aspects of your case.

Can you make a burn injury compensation claim?

The limitations for making a burn compensation claim are minimal. You can proceed as long as you fulfil the following criteria:

• You are 18 or over at the time of the accident (if you are under 18, a parent can make the claim on your behalf or you can wait until your 18th birthday to start your claim).
• The accident was the fault of a third party
• The accident took place within the last three years.

If you have had an accident on the road, in a public place or office space, that wasn’t your fault, call Winns today to speak an expert advisor to discuss your circumstances.

How to make a claim?

If you are looking to make a burn injury compensation claim, ring Winns today. The first steps are simple and conducted in conjunction with a knowledgeable, experienced member of our team; they will ask relevant questions, listen to your responses and allow you to tell your version of events.

Noting down the pertinent facts, the next stages will be explained in detail, providing you with reassurance.

To get the process of claiming compensation for burns started, call Winns by phone (24-hours a day), or request a callback. Alternatively, open a Live Chat (7am - 7pm every day) to discuss your claim with an advisor. 

Who can make a claim?

Anyone who has been involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault within the last three years and is 18 or older can make a claim through Winns. Contact us to get expert legal advice on the merits of your claim.

Who do I make the claim against?

When entering the process, you are making a claim against the third party; this is the individual or organisation that you believe caused the accident which injured you.

When it comes to receiving burn injury compensation for a successful claim, the at-fault party should have suitable and appropriate insurance cover to protect themselves should an accident occur.

It is the insurance company who will provide indemnity for the at-fault party so the former will cover the costs in the event that liability is admitted.

Which burn injuries can Winns help with when making a claim?

Following an accident, there are a number of different types of burn that can be sustained, depending on the severity of the injury and where the accident took place.

Regardless of the location of the accident, there are four general types of burn, according to the NHS burns and scalds advice page:

• Superficial epidermal burn – where the epidermis is damaged, resulting in red, swollen and painful skin but without blisters.
• Superficial dermal burn – where the epidermis and part of the dermis are damaged. Your skin will be pale pink and painful.
• Deep dermal or partial thickness burn - This makes your skin red and blotchy, as well as seeing blisters and swelling form. Both the epidermis and the dermis are damaged.
• Full-thickness burn – where all three layers of skin (epidermis, dermis and subcutis) are damaged and the skin is often burnt away; the tissue underneath may appear pale or blackened, while the remaining skin will be dry and white, brown or black with no blisters, and the texture of the skin may also be leathery or waxy.

These injuries can be sustained in a number of scenarios, with the prevalent examples including:

• Chemical burns from acid attacks
• Workplace chemical burns
• Scalding by hot liquid
• Electrical burns

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Why make a burn injury claim with Winns?

If you have suffered a burn injury as a result of a non-fault accident, Winns is the ideal law firm to provide you with total support as you seek burn compensation.

Winns is able to help pursue personal injury compensation, as well as arranging all medical treatment required and inspection, repair and replacement of your vehicle, should the accident have been a road traffic accident.

Specialising in so many areas of the claims process allows Winns to take the stress and hassle out of making a claim, organising everything so you can focus on recovery and/or adapting to a new way of living.

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Hope Nash

Quick and efficient, will listen to you. Nothing is a bother and will do anything to help you.

Elizabeth

Would definitely recommend Winn Solicitors. They were very helpful and any problem or concerns they dealt with straight away.

Charlotte

FAQ’s

Can you claim for a burn at work?

Yes. If the non-fault accident took place at work then you would be able to make a claim, as long as the accident was caused by the negligence of someone else.

Winns has helped a number of clients successfully claim in these circumstances, including one who suffered burns which caused hospitalisation while working in a chip shop. Thanks to Winns, the client was able to claim personal injury compensation despite liability not being accepted initially. Read their story by clicking here.

Can you sue for a burn at a restaurant?

You can make a claim for personal injury compensation if you suffered burns in a restaurant, as long as the company running the restaurant, or a member of staff was at fault for the accident. The company should have appropriate employers’ liability and public liability insurance to cover for these eventualities.

How much can you claim for 2nd-degree burns?

It is important when considering making a personal injury claim, to discuss your circumstances with an expert advisor. They can assess your claim quickly, based on what happened, the injuries sustained and the impact it has had on your life, and be able to advise more concisely what figures you could claim for in compensation.

If you have had an accident where you sustained burn injuries, call Winns today to discuss your claim. Our team can help with claims involving all injury types. Click here to read about the different types of injury that compensation can be claimed for.

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