Fire and Burn Injury Claims

Whether the fire starts at home, at work or in a public place, the impact on the people involved will often be life changing. Burns and scolds can be extremely painful and life threatening.

Fire related injuries

If you or your family have suffered injuries from a fire and wish to make a compensation claim, our team of experts can help by assessing your case and acting for you through the claims process.

To make a successful claim, you’ll need to demonstrate that someone else or an organisation was at fault for the fire, either through their deliberate actions or negligence. They could be an individual, a company, an employer, a landlord, hospital, school, a public building or public transport.

Your specialist injury solicitor will gather evidence to support your claim such as witness statements, fire investigation reports, health and safety reports. They will also gather medical evidence about your injuries and the effect of these on you day to day life.   They will also need evidence of your financial losses such as loss of earnings and your treatment costs.

If a claim to the relevant party or insurance company is submitted and liability is accepted, negotiations will begin to agree on a compensation settlement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the case may proceed to court.

It is possible to bring a claim in the civil courts if you are caught up in a fire and there has been negligence on the part of another or a malfunction of a machine or appliance.

If the fire was started deliberately by someone for example because of arson to terrorism, you can make a claim for your injuries and losses through the Criminal Injuries claims route. There are very strict deadlines that apply to every compensation case, so if you feel you have a similar case, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your circumstances.

Burn injury claims

Claims can be submitted for first, second, third and fourth degree burns caused by someone else’s deliberate actions such as arson to terrorism, or negligence, such as a workplace accident, a fire on public transport or in a hotel or hospital.

These injuries could include:

• Electrical burns
• Scalding from hot liquid
• Workplace chemical burns

These burn injuries may also include neurological damage and orthopaedic damage which may impact mobility and dexterity, as well as lung damage from smoke inhalation.

If you or your family have suffered a burn injury and wish to make a compensation claim, you should take the following steps:

1. Seek medical attention: It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible after the injury to ensure you receive the necessary treatment.
2. Participate in the investigation: Be prepared to speak to the fire service or police or other organisation who are  investigating the claim.  Keep any evidence that may help too.
3. Contact a personal injury solicitor: You should consult with a personal injury solicitor with experience in handling burn injury claims like Price Slater Gawne. Our expert team will assess your case and guide you through the investigation and claims process. Contact us on 03333 058375 or email [email protected].
4. Submit a claim: Your solicitor will prepare and submit a claim to the responsible party or their insurer. The claim will set out the details of the incident, the extent of your injuries, and the compensation you are seeking.
5. Negotiate a settlement: If the other party accepts liability, negotiations will begin to agree on a compensation settlement. This may involve an initial offer, which your solicitor will assess and negotiate on your behalf.
6. Consider court proceedings: If an agreement cannot be reached, the case may proceed to court. Your solicitor will advise you on the prospects of success and the likely costs involved.

Overall, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure you have the best chance of securing the compensation you are entitled to.

The compensation amount will depend on the severity and extent of the injury and the impact it’s had upon your life, including any medical expenses and loss of income.

Fire and burn injury lawyers

Contact the experts at Price Slater Gawne. We will listen to you and assess your specific case and determine if you have a valid claim.

Price Slater Gawne’s specialist team of burn injury lawyers are experts in Serious Injury claims. We understand how difficult it can be to understand the claims process, and the additional stress and trauma it can cause. We are empathetic, understanding and highly experienced in this area of law, and we will support you throughout the process.

If you would like to discuss making a claim for compensation, please contact the Serious Injury team on 03333 058375 or email [email protected] today. We’re here to help you.

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