Serious Injury · Burn Injury Claims
Burn Injury Compensation Claims
Serious burn injuries caused by someone else's negligence? PDA Law handles severe burn injury compensation claims — no win, no fee.
Specialist solicitors for thermal, chemical, electrical and radiation burn injury claims across England and Wales. Part of our Serious Injury Claims services.
We focus on serious, life-changing burns. Full thickness or deep partial thickness burns resulting in permanent scarring, disfigurement or significant physical or psychological impairment — not minor or superficial injuries.
No obligation — free initial assessment. No win, no fee.
A serious burn injury can be one of the most physically and psychologically devastating experiences a person endures. Beyond the initial trauma, the path ahead often involves repeated surgery, months of rehabilitation, and the permanent reality of scarring or disfigurement. If your injuries were caused by someone else's negligence, you are entitled to compensation that accounts not just for the injury itself, but for everything it will cost you — physically, psychologically, and financially — for the rest of your life.
PDA Law handles serious burn injury compensation claims across England and Wales. We work exclusively on high-value cases where the injuries are life-changing, and we do so on a no win no fee basis.
Types of Burn Injury We Handle
Burn injuries vary significantly in cause, mechanism and severity. We handle claims arising from:
Thermal burns
Caused by flames, contact with hot surfaces, or scalding liquids. The most common type, frequently arising from workplace fires, road traffic accidents, and accidents caused by another's negligence.
Chemical burns
Caused by exposure to corrosive substances such as acids, alkalis, or industrial solvents. Often occurring in workplaces where COSHH regulations have not been followed, or through defective or unlabelled products.
Electrical burns
Caused by contact with live electrical current. Particularly serious because the damage often extends far below the skin surface, causing internal tissue and organ damage that is not immediately visible.
Radiation burns
Caused by prolonged exposure to UV or ionising radiation, most commonly in medical or industrial settings.
We focus on burns that are full thickness (third degree) or deep partial thickness in nature, where permanent scarring, disfigurement or lasting physical or psychological impairment results.
How Burn Injuries Arise — Common Causes
- Workplace accidents — failure to provide adequate PPE, breaches of COSHH regulations, electrical safety failures, unguarded machinery, and chemical exposure
- Road traffic accidents — vehicle fires, fuel ignition in serious collisions, and chemical spills from HGVs
- Defective products — unsafe electrical goods, faulty vehicle components, or chemical products with inadequate safety warnings
- Scalding in care or hospital settings — hot liquids causing burns in environments where a duty of care was owed, including care homes and hospitals
- Public premises — health and safety failures causing fires or exposure to dangerous substances
The Long-Term Impact of Serious Burns
A serious burn injury rarely ends with the initial treatment. The long-term consequences can include:
Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Scarring to visible areas such as the face, neck and hands has a profound effect on confidence, social interaction and employment prospects. Hypertrophic or keloid scarring may require ongoing treatment for years.
Repeated reconstructive surgery
Skin grafts, debridement and plastic surgery procedures are often required over months or years, each carrying its own recovery period and risk.
Psychological impact
PTSD, clinical depression, social anxiety and body dysmorphia are well-documented consequences of serious burn injuries, particularly where disfigurement is involved. The psychological injuries can be as significant as the physical ones in determining overall claim value.
Chronic pain
Nerve damage from deep burns can result in long-term neuropathic pain, hypersensitivity, or areas of permanent numbness.
Physical limitations
Burns to the hands, joints or musculoskeletal structures can restrict movement and function, affecting the ability to work and carry out everyday tasks.
What Your Compensation Covers
General Damages
Pain, suffering, disfigurement and loss of amenity, assessed against the Judicial College Guidelines. For severe burns involving significant permanent scarring across a substantial body area, general damages alone can reach six figures before financial losses are added.
Special Damages
- Reconstructive and plastic surgery costs
- Psychological therapy and psychiatric treatment
- Specialist nursing and care costs
- Loss of earnings — past and future, including impact on career progression
- Aids, adaptations and specialist equipment
- Travel costs for medical appointments
In the most severe cases where long-term care and repeated surgery are required, total compensation regularly runs into several hundred thousand pounds or more.
What Is My Claim Worth?
The figures below are general damages guidelines taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (16th Edition) — the reference used by courts and insurers across England and Wales to value personal injury claims. They cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity only.
Your total compensation will also include special damages — past and future care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, equipment and adaptations — which can significantly exceed the general damages figure in serious injury cases.
Brain & Head Injuries
Very severe brain damage
£344,150 – £493,000
Permanent vegetative state or minimal consciousness; full-time care required
Moderately severe brain damage
£267,340 – £344,150
Substantial cognitive and physical disability; significant dependence on others
Moderate brain damage (i) — no employment prospects
£183,190 – £267,340
Moderate to severe intellectual deficit; no prospect of employment
Moderate brain damage (ii) — some risk of epilepsy
£110,720 – £183,190
Moderate to modest intellectual deficit; some risk of epilepsy
Moderate brain damage (iii) — limited dependence
£52,550 – £110,720
Affected concentration and memory; limited dependence on others
Less severe brain damage
£18,700 – £52,550
Good recovery but persisting symptoms affecting daily life and work
Minor brain or head injury
£2,690 – £15,580
Full or near-full recovery expected; symptoms resolve within weeks to months
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Very severe brain damage | £344,150 – £493,000 | Permanent vegetative state or minimal consciousness; full-time care required |
| Moderately severe brain damage | £267,340 – £344,150 | Substantial cognitive and physical disability; significant dependence on others |
| Moderate brain damage (i) — no employment prospects | £183,190 – £267,340 | Moderate to severe intellectual deficit; no prospect of employment |
| Moderate brain damage (ii) — some risk of epilepsy | £110,720 – £183,190 | Moderate to modest intellectual deficit; some risk of epilepsy |
| Moderate brain damage (iii) — limited dependence | £52,550 – £110,720 | Affected concentration and memory; limited dependence on others |
| Less severe brain damage | £18,700 – £52,550 | Good recovery but persisting symptoms affecting daily life and work |
| Minor brain or head injury | £2,690 – £15,580 | Full or near-full recovery expected; symptoms resolve within weeks to months |
Spinal Cord Injuries
Tetraplegia (quadriplegia)
£396,140 – £493,000
Complete loss of function in all four limbs; full-time care required
Paraplegia
£267,340 – £346,890
Loss of lower limb function; significant ongoing care and equipment needs
Severe back injury (i) — spinal cord damage
£111,150 – £196,450
Most severe back injuries with spinal cord damage
Severe back injury (ii) — nerve root damage
£90,510 – £107,910
Nerve root damage with significant complications
Severe back injury (iii) — disc lesions/fractures
£47,320 – £85,100
Disc lesions or fractures with chronic conditions and significant disability
Moderate back injury (i) — compression fractures
£33,880 – £47,320
Compression fractures with substantial disability
Moderate back injury (ii) — ligament disturbance
£15,260 – £33,880
Frequent back injuries with ligament disturbance
Minor back injury (recovery 2–5 years)
£9,630 – £15,260
Recovery expected within 2–5 years
Minor back injury (recovery 1–2 years)
£5,310 – £9,630
Recovery expected within 1–2 years
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tetraplegia (quadriplegia) | £396,140 – £493,000 | Complete loss of function in all four limbs; full-time care required |
| Paraplegia | £267,340 – £346,890 | Loss of lower limb function; significant ongoing care and equipment needs |
| Severe back injury (i) — spinal cord damage | £111,150 – £196,450 | Most severe back injuries with spinal cord damage |
| Severe back injury (ii) — nerve root damage | £90,510 – £107,910 | Nerve root damage with significant complications |
| Severe back injury (iii) — disc lesions/fractures | £47,320 – £85,100 | Disc lesions or fractures with chronic conditions and significant disability |
| Moderate back injury (i) — compression fractures | £33,880 – £47,320 | Compression fractures with substantial disability |
| Moderate back injury (ii) — ligament disturbance | £15,260 – £33,880 | Frequent back injuries with ligament disturbance |
| Minor back injury (recovery 2–5 years) | £9,630 – £15,260 | Recovery expected within 2–5 years |
| Minor back injury (recovery 1–2 years) | £5,310 – £9,630 | Recovery expected within 1–2 years |
Amputation
Loss of both arms
£293,850 – £366,100
Bilateral upper limb amputation; profound impact on independence
Loss of one arm at shoulder
Not less than £167,380
Arm amputated at shoulder joint
Loss of one arm above elbow
£133,810 – £159,770
Above-elbow amputation; dominant arm attracts higher award
Loss of one arm below elbow
£117,360 – £133,810
Below-elbow amputation
Loss of both legs (above knee)
£293,850 – £344,150
Bilateral above-knee amputation
Loss of both legs (below knee)
£245,900 – £329,620
Bilateral below-knee amputation
Loss of one leg (above knee)
£127,930 – £167,760
Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs
Loss of one leg (below knee)
£119,570 – £162,290
Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs
Loss of both feet
£206,730 – £245,900
Bilateral foot amputation
Loss of one foot
£102,470 – £133,810
Single foot amputation
Total or effective loss of both hands
£171,680 – £245,900
Profound impact on daily living and employment
Total or effective loss of one hand
£117,360 – £133,810
Single hand amputation
Loss of thumb
£43,350 – £66,920
Significant impact on grip and dexterity
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of both arms | £293,850 – £366,100 | Bilateral upper limb amputation; profound impact on independence |
| Loss of one arm at shoulder | Not less than £167,380 | Arm amputated at shoulder joint |
| Loss of one arm above elbow | £133,810 – £159,770 | Above-elbow amputation; dominant arm attracts higher award |
| Loss of one arm below elbow | £117,360 – £133,810 | Below-elbow amputation |
| Loss of both legs (above knee) | £293,850 – £344,150 | Bilateral above-knee amputation |
| Loss of both legs (below knee) | £245,900 – £329,620 | Bilateral below-knee amputation |
| Loss of one leg (above knee) | £127,930 – £167,760 | Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs |
| Loss of one leg (below knee) | £119,570 – £162,290 | Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs |
| Loss of both feet | £206,730 – £245,900 | Bilateral foot amputation |
| Loss of one foot | £102,470 – £133,810 | Single foot amputation |
| Total or effective loss of both hands | £171,680 – £245,900 | Profound impact on daily living and employment |
| Total or effective loss of one hand | £117,360 – £133,810 | Single hand amputation |
| Loss of thumb | £43,350 – £66,920 | Significant impact on grip and dexterity |
Road Traffic Accidents — Orthopaedic Injuries
Severe leg injury (most serious, short of amputation)
£117,460 – £165,860
Permanent disability; significant restriction of function
Severe leg injury (very serious)
£66,920 – £109,290
Very serious injury with lasting consequences
Severe leg injury (serious)
£47,840 – £66,920
Serious fractures with significant ongoing disability
Moderate leg injury
£33,880 – £47,840
Significant fractures with incomplete recovery
Severe knee injury (i) — arthroplasty needed
£85,100 – £117,410
Disruption of joint requiring knee replacement
Severe knee injury (ii) — fracture into joint
£63,610 – £85,100
Leg fracture extending into knee joint
Moderate knee injury
£18,110 – £31,960
Dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscal damage
Severe neck injury (i) — associated paraplegia
Around £181,020
Associated with incomplete paraplegia
Severe neck injury (ii) — fractures/brachial plexus
£80,240 – £159,770
Serious fractures with brachial plexus damage
Moderate neck injury (i) — spinal fusion
£30,500 – £46,970
Fractures or dislocations requiring spinal fusion
Severe shoulder injury (brachial plexus)
£23,430 – £58,610
Brachial plexus damage with significant disability
Serious shoulder injury (dislocation/rotator cuff)
£15,580 – £23,430
Dislocation or rotator cuff damage
Severe ankle injury
£61,090 – £85,070
Very severe ankle injury with lasting disability
Serious ankle injury
£38,210 – £61,090
Serious ankle injury with significant ongoing symptoms
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Severe leg injury (most serious, short of amputation) | £117,460 – £165,860 | Permanent disability; significant restriction of function |
| Severe leg injury (very serious) | £66,920 – £109,290 | Very serious injury with lasting consequences |
| Severe leg injury (serious) | £47,840 – £66,920 | Serious fractures with significant ongoing disability |
| Moderate leg injury | £33,880 – £47,840 | Significant fractures with incomplete recovery |
| Severe knee injury (i) — arthroplasty needed | £85,100 – £117,410 | Disruption of joint requiring knee replacement |
| Severe knee injury (ii) — fracture into joint | £63,610 – £85,100 | Leg fracture extending into knee joint |
| Moderate knee injury | £18,110 – £31,960 | Dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscal damage |
| Severe neck injury (i) — associated paraplegia | Around £181,020 | Associated with incomplete paraplegia |
| Severe neck injury (ii) — fractures/brachial plexus | £80,240 – £159,770 | Serious fractures with brachial plexus damage |
| Moderate neck injury (i) — spinal fusion | £30,500 – £46,970 | Fractures or dislocations requiring spinal fusion |
| Severe shoulder injury (brachial plexus) | £23,430 – £58,610 | Brachial plexus damage with significant disability |
| Serious shoulder injury (dislocation/rotator cuff) | £15,580 – £23,430 | Dislocation or rotator cuff damage |
| Severe ankle injury | £61,090 – £85,070 | Very severe ankle injury with lasting disability |
| Serious ankle injury | £38,210 – £61,090 | Serious ankle injury with significant ongoing symptoms |
Accidents at Work
Total deafness and loss of speech
£133,810 – £171,680
Complete hearing loss with loss of speech
Total deafness (both ears)
£110,750 – £133,810
Complete bilateral hearing loss
Total loss of hearing in one ear
£38,210 – £55,570
Complete unilateral hearing loss
Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss
£36,260 – £55,570
Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL
Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss
£18,180 – £36,260
Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL
Mild tinnitus with some NIHL
£15,370 – £18,180
Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss
Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL
£8,890 – £15,370
Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL
Slight NIHL without tinnitus
Up to £8,560
Slight noise-induced hearing loss only
Serious hand injuries
£35,390 – £75,550
Significant loss of function or dexterity
Less serious hand injury
£17,640 – £35,390
Significant but less severe hand injury
Total blindness (both eyes)
Around £327,940
Complete loss of sight in both eyes
Total loss of one eye
£66,920 – £80,210
Complete loss of sight in one eye
Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye
£28,900 – £48,040
Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total deafness and loss of speech | £133,810 – £171,680 | Complete hearing loss with loss of speech |
| Total deafness (both ears) | £110,750 – £133,810 | Complete bilateral hearing loss |
| Total loss of hearing in one ear | £38,210 – £55,570 | Complete unilateral hearing loss |
| Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss | £36,260 – £55,570 | Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL |
| Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss | £18,180 – £36,260 | Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL |
| Mild tinnitus with some NIHL | £15,370 – £18,180 | Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss |
| Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL | £8,890 – £15,370 | Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL |
| Slight NIHL without tinnitus | Up to £8,560 | Slight noise-induced hearing loss only |
| Serious hand injuries | £35,390 – £75,550 | Significant loss of function or dexterity |
| Less serious hand injury | £17,640 – £35,390 | Significant but less severe hand injury |
| Total blindness (both eyes) | Around £327,940 | Complete loss of sight in both eyes |
| Total loss of one eye | £66,920 – £80,210 | Complete loss of sight in one eye |
| Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye | £28,900 – £48,040 | Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye |
Fatal Accidents
Statutory bereavement award (qualifying relatives)
£15,120
Fixed statutory award under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 for qualifying dependants
Pain and suffering before death (full awareness, weeks to 3 months)
£15,300 – £29,060
General damages for the deceased's pain and suffering between injury and death
Financial dependency claim
Calculated individually
Based on lost income, pension contributions and financial support provided by the deceased
Services dependency claim
Calculated individually
Value of household, childcare and other services the deceased provided
Funeral expenses
Actual cost
Reasonable funeral expenses are recoverable as a head of loss
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory bereavement award (qualifying relatives) | £15,120 | Fixed statutory award under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 for qualifying dependants |
| Pain and suffering before death (full awareness, weeks to 3 months) | £15,300 – £29,060 | General damages for the deceased's pain and suffering between injury and death |
| Financial dependency claim | Calculated individually | Based on lost income, pension contributions and financial support provided by the deceased |
| Services dependency claim | Calculated individually | Value of household, childcare and other services the deceased provided |
| Funeral expenses | Actual cost | Reasonable funeral expenses are recoverable as a head of loss |
Psychiatric & Psychological Injuries
Severe psychiatric damage
£66,920 – £141,240
Marked impact on all aspects of life; poor prognosis
Moderately severe psychiatric damage
£23,270 – £66,920
Significant problems but better prognosis with professional help
Moderate psychiatric damage
£7,150 – £23,270
Marked improvement; good prognosis
Less severe psychiatric damage
£1,880 – £7,150
Minor symptoms; good recovery
Severe PTSD
£73,050 – £122,850
Permanent effects preventing return to pre-trauma functioning
Moderately severe PTSD
£28,250 – £73,050
Significant disability but better prognosis with professional help
Moderate PTSD
£9,980 – £28,250
Largely recovered with some persisting effects
Less severe PTSD
£4,820 – £9,980
Virtual full recovery within 1–2 years
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Severe psychiatric damage | £66,920 – £141,240 | Marked impact on all aspects of life; poor prognosis |
| Moderately severe psychiatric damage | £23,270 – £66,920 | Significant problems but better prognosis with professional help |
| Moderate psychiatric damage | £7,150 – £23,270 | Marked improvement; good prognosis |
| Less severe psychiatric damage | £1,880 – £7,150 | Minor symptoms; good recovery |
| Severe PTSD | £73,050 – £122,850 | Permanent effects preventing return to pre-trauma functioning |
| Moderately severe PTSD | £28,250 – £73,050 | Significant disability but better prognosis with professional help |
| Moderate PTSD | £9,980 – £28,250 | Largely recovered with some persisting effects |
| Less severe PTSD | £4,820 – £9,980 | Virtual full recovery within 1–2 years |
Children's Serious Injuries
Very severe brain damage (child)
£344,150 – £493,000
Lifetime care needs; full future loss of earnings included
Moderately severe brain damage (child)
£267,340 – £344,150
Substantial cognitive and physical disability
Moderate brain damage (child)
£52,550 – £267,340
Varying degrees of cognitive impairment
Tetraplegia (child)
£396,140 – £493,000
Lifetime care; full future loss of earnings
Paraplegia (child)
£267,340 – £346,890
Significant ongoing care and equipment needs throughout life
Severe leg injury (child)
£47,840 – £165,860
Growth disruption may increase award
Severe PTSD (child)
£73,050 – £122,850
Permanent effects on development and functioning
Moderate PTSD / psychological trauma (child)
£9,980 – £73,050
Significant psychological impact on development
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Very severe brain damage (child) | £344,150 – £493,000 | Lifetime care needs; full future loss of earnings included |
| Moderately severe brain damage (child) | £267,340 – £344,150 | Substantial cognitive and physical disability |
| Moderate brain damage (child) | £52,550 – £267,340 | Varying degrees of cognitive impairment |
| Tetraplegia (child) | £396,140 – £493,000 | Lifetime care; full future loss of earnings |
| Paraplegia (child) | £267,340 – £346,890 | Significant ongoing care and equipment needs throughout life |
| Severe leg injury (child) | £47,840 – £165,860 | Growth disruption may increase award |
| Severe PTSD (child) | £73,050 – £122,850 | Permanent effects on development and functioning |
| Moderate PTSD / psychological trauma (child) | £9,980 – £73,050 | Significant psychological impact on development |
These are guidelines — your claim may be worth more.
Special damages (care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, equipment) are calculated individually and can substantially exceed the general damages figure. Speak to Jonathan Cloudsdale for a realistic assessment of your specific claim.
Source: Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 16th Edition. Figures are for general damages only and are subject to judicial discretion. Correct as at publication date.
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“After my husband's traumatic brain injury, we didn't know where to turn. Jonathan guided us through every step — securing an interim payment within months that funded his rehabilitation. We couldn't have managed without PDA Law.”
Margaret T.
Wife of TBI claimant, Chester
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.
How a Burn Injury Claim Works
Free case assessment
We assess whether your injuries and circumstances meet our threshold for serious injury cases and advise honestly on the merits and likely value of your claim.
No win no fee agreement
If we take your case, we do so under a conditional fee arrangement; you pay nothing if we lose.
Expert evidence
We commission specialist medical experts including plastic surgeons, psychiatrists and care experts to assess the full extent of your injuries and future needs.
Liability and settlement
We investigate the cause of the burns and establish who was responsible, then negotiate or litigate to achieve the best possible outcome.
Interim Payments
In serious burn cases where liability is admitted early, we apply for interim payments from the defendant's insurer. These advance payments — made before the final case is settled — can fund immediate reconstruction surgery, psychological treatment or lost income while your claim proceeds. We pursue interim payments as standard in all cases where they are available.
- Immediate reconstructive and plastic surgery
- Psychological therapy and psychiatric treatment
- Specialist nursing and care costs
- Lost earnings during recovery
- Aids, adaptations and specialist equipment
Why PDA Law
Jonathan Cloudsdale leads our serious injury team with over a decade of experience in high-value personal injury claims. We handle a select caseload and each case receives the specialist attention it demands.
Specialist serious injury practice
We handle only high-value, life-changing cases
No win no fee
Accepted cases are funded at no risk to you
National reach
Burn injury claims handled across England and Wales
Free initial assessment
No obligation, no pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of burn injury qualifies for serious injury compensation?
There is no fixed threshold, but we focus on burns causing lasting harm — full thickness or deep partial thickness burns that result in permanent scarring, disfigurement, or significant physical or psychological impairment. Burns covering a substantial area of the body, burns to the face or hands, and burns requiring multiple surgeries or long-term treatment typically qualify. Minor or superficial burns that heal without permanent effect are unlikely to meet our threshold for serious injury cases.
Can I claim for psychological injuries caused by burns?
Yes. The psychological impact of serious burns — including PTSD, clinical depression, social anxiety and body dysmorphia — forms part of your overall compensation claim. General damages for psychological injury are assessed separately from the physical burns, though the two are closely connected. In cases involving significant disfigurement, the psychological element can represent a substantial proportion of the total award. We instruct specialist psychiatric and psychological experts to assess and evidence this aspect of your claim.
How is burn injury compensation calculated?
Compensation is made up of general damages (for pain, suffering, disfigurement and loss of amenity) assessed against the Judicial College Guidelines, and special damages (the financial losses flowing from the injury). For serious burn cases, special damages typically include reconstructive and plastic surgery, psychological treatment, specialist nursing care, lost earnings and future earning capacity, and aids or adaptations. In cases with extensive burns and lasting disfigurement, total awards regularly reach six or seven figures.
How long do I have to make a burn injury claim?
The standard limitation period is three years from the date of the accident or injury. If the burn was caused by a defective product and you were not immediately aware of the connection, the period may run from the date you gained that knowledge. For children, the three-year period does not begin until their 18th birthday. We strongly advise contacting us as early as possible — preserving evidence of the accident scene, defective equipment or negligent workplace conditions is critical in the early stages.
Can I claim if my burns were caused by a defective product?
Yes. If a product caused burn injuries through a defect in its design, manufacture or inadequate safety warnings, you may have a claim under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 against the manufacturer, importer or supplier. Product liability burn claims often involve defective electrical goods, unsafe chemical products or faulty vehicle components. These cases require careful investigation and expert evidence, but where negligence or product defect is established, the claim proceeds in the same way as any other serious injury case.
Related Serious Injury Claims
Your Specialist Solicitor
Jonathan Cloudsdale
Head of Military Claims & Personal Injury
Jonathan has over 10 years' specialist experience in complex personal injury, military claims, industrial disease and catastrophic injuries. He has achieved multiple six-figure settlements in high-value cases.
Speak to a Burn Injury Solicitor
If you or a family member has suffered serious burns caused by someone else's negligence, our specialist team is here to help.
You don't have to decide today — talk through your options first.
Request a Confidential Call Back
Complete the form below and our personal injury team will be in touch. No obligation — strictly confidential.