Our expert accident at work lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
As an employee, you have a right to expect your employer to provide adequate protection from risks, including the risk of burns, scars and lacerations. When that protection is not provided, serious injuries can result. Some burns, scars or lacerations may be relatively quick to resolve, whereas in other cases they will be life-long and bring particular pain and distress. If you’ve suffered a burn, scar or laceration, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a burn, scar or laceration injury, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Claims For Burns, Scars And Lacerations With Expertise And Sensitivity
Irwin Mitchell can help you to pursue a work injury compensation claim in cases where you have become burned or scarred at work as a result of an accident, with a team of dedicated solicitors who have a wealth of experience in industrial injury claims.
Burn and scar injuries are unfortunately common injuries sustained by those who work in environments where chemicals, extreme heat or electrical equipment are present but can occur in almost any environment. Alternatively, an injured person may be left with a laceration which will then form a scar.
Lacerations can occur when a body part comes into contact with a blade or other moving machine part - or they may be the result of some other type of accident, such as a fall.
Burn injuries are surprisingly common, especially in professional kitchens. They also occur in places such as steelworks, through contact with molten metal and can be the result of an explosion at work. As well as heat, burns may also result from extreme cold, from chemical exposure, or as electrical flash burns. Employers must consider the risks of chemical and temperature burns (extreme heat and extreme cold) - and they must protect their workers against injury.
Scars can occur after the initial healing process has taken effect, with a scar appearing where the original injury was. Scarring may also occur where surgical treatment has been necessary to treat the initial injury.
Naturally, people who have suffered burn injuries or lacerations at work may find their scars difficult to live with, experiencing psychological reactions, such as depression, as a result of their accident or their changed appearance.
If you have sustained lacerations, burns or scars as a result of a workplace accident, you could be entitled to claim for both the physical and psychological injuries (in the event that you have experienced a psychological reaction).
Proven Expertise In A Burn, Scar And Laceration Claims
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in burn, scar and laceration claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement