Vital organs are affected by serious burn injuries. Burn victims may also suffer from psychological emotional injury. Both burns and scarring claims may involve permanent or temporary disfigurement often necessitating cosmetic treatment.
workplace accidents or occasionally, serious road traffic may result in burn cases. More general cases of scarring occur in a variety of situations including where injuries involve animals and claims made against the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
Burns classification falls into three types; third, second and first degree.
Third degree burns involve all the layers of the skin leaving requiring skin grafts treat thick scarring .
Second degree burns result in damage where underneath the skin, the dermal layer is also damaged but with the underlying tissues remaining unaffected
First degree burns usually result in a reddening of the skin, and are superficial injuries.
Scarring & burns compensation cases range from £1000for small first degree burn or minor scar injury, up to £53,000 for major skin grafting for serious burns. Factors such as psychological trauma, sex & age determine damages.
Other losses entitled to be claimed, include loss of earnings & future treatment costs. Where cosmetic treatment is required cost can be considerable.
if you or a member of your family have suffered scarring or burns We can help in your compensation claim.
Our specialists have have several years of experience in dealing with fatal accident claims. We will handle such claims tactfully and sympathetically.
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