Burn & Scald Injury Compensation Claims

Burn and scalds can be very painful injuries, even a small burn or scald can remain painful for months after the accident.

If a burn or scald injury is severe, it can cause scarring and facial and body disfigurement. In this case, the victim may need surgery or skin grafts and possibly physiotherapy to help movement in the affected limbs.

Burns and scalds are a common type of accident at work and they can occur in a variety of different jobs.

Causes of burns or scalds include:

• Extreme Heat - this is what most people think of when they think of a burn injury. This could be caused by hot liquids, hot objects or flames.
• Extreme Cold – burns like this include frost bite and could be caused by very low temperatures, or substances.
• Electricity – there is the risk of this type of burn in virtually all workplaces meaning all employees are at risk of this type of accident at work. The injury is caused by an electric shock and can be caused by faulty equipment.
• Radiation – a radiation burn can be caused for example by exposure to Ultra Violet light. Protective clothing can be used to protect against this type of accident at work.
• Chemicals – people who are at risk of this type of accident at work are usually those who work with hazardous substances.

Thompsons understands the need for sensitivity and care when dealing with a case regarding this type of accident at work.

Thompsons lawyer's have vast experience in dealing with accident at work compensation claims from minor to fatal accidents.  If you have suffered a burn or scald injury from an accident at work, contact our specialist compensation lawyers on 0800 0891331 and we will assess your claim for compensation.  Our No Win No Fee policy means we take care of the financial burden of making a compensation claim at an already stressful time for clients.

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