Burn Injuries
As with any injury, there are two elements to a burn injury compensation award in respect of a burn injury. The first is for the pain and suffering caused by the injury and also for what is known as loss of amenity. This is called general damages. This is something we will discuss with you to include an award for your inability to do things after the accident. The compensation awarded could be for a short period of time or long term, dependant upon what the medical evidence supports.
The second element of a compensation award is for any financial loss or medical expenses known as special damages. It is important that you keep any receipts for any expenditure you have related to your burn injury so that these can be reclaimed. Our aim is to help you make a speedy recovery both physically and financially and to recover the maximum compensation you are entitled too by law.
In severe cases where a person may no longer be able to continue their employment, this will also be taken into account. Costs for care, equipment, medical treatment, transport and housing modifications can also be factored into these calculations. If the person is still in work but no longer in the same role as before, an extra amount may be awarded for loss of loss of earnings.
If a person has been fatally injured, a relative such as a widow may be entitled to claim a statuary sum for their bereavement and funeral expenses, and in addition but a sum for financial loss. Parents whose child was under the age of 18 and single at the time of their death may also be entitled to claim a statutory bereavement award.