Burns or scars suffered in an accident or assault can be distressing and sometimes permanent reminders of the ordeal you’ve been through.
If you suffered burns or scarring through someone else’s negligent or criminal behaviour, you may be able to claim compensation. This can be helpful in lots of ways and not just financially; it can help you with your recovery and in moving past your experiences.
At Truth Legal, we are experts in handling all kinds of personal injury claims. We have helped many clients to take action after suffering severe injuries – securing them rehabilitation, assistance, and the compensation awards that they deserve.
Get in touch with us today to discuss making your claim.
Making a personal injury claim for burns or scarring
The first step in making a claim is to discuss your situation with us – you can do so by booking a free consultation with one of our specialist personal injury lawyers.
Our experts will get to know you and your situation, and provide advice on the legal rights you have.
Burns and scarring injuries can result from all different kinds of accident so the legal basis for your claim will depend on your situation. Some common examples include:
- Accidents at work, particularly those involving:
- Serious road traffic accidents
- Assaults and criminal injuries
- Other serious injuries
Burns and scarring from clinical negligence
Burns and scarring can also result from medical procedures which have been performed incorrectly, or without the appropriate standard of care. Surgical operations often leave some scar tissue, but if the risks of this were not properly explained, or you suffered more severe scarring because mistakes were made, you may have grounds to make a clinical negligence claim.
Once your claim is in progress, a key step will be to obtain independent medical evidence on your injuries and to document how your burns or scars were caused by the accident. Burn and scarring injuries can happen in a number of different ways, including:
- Fires or exposure to extreme heat
- Electrical burns
- Chemical burns
- Severe cuts/lacerations
And many injuries involving burns or scarring can have serious follow-on effects, such as:
- Damage to other body tissues, besides the skin – for example: tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and organs
- Psychological conditions – for example: anxiety, PTSD, and concerns over the appearance of the burns or scarring
- Restricted mobility
- Chronic pain
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Why should I choose Truth Legal?
Truth Legal’s experienced and compassionate personal injury lawyers have helped hundreds of clients to recover compensation after an injury, including many claims with complicated circumstances and serious injuries.
Our excellent client reviews on Trustpilot and reviewsolicitors demonstrate the high level of expertise and the top-quality service we provide.
By choosing us, you will get:
- A free initial consultation – to discuss your circumstances.
- Specialist technical knowledge and experience – so you can rest assured that your case is in the best hands.
- Practical advice – tailored to your situation.
- Strong representation – fighting for the compensation and outcome you deserve.
- Support and compassion – friendly, knowledgeable professionals on your side through a difficult time.
