Serious burns often require long-term treatment, skin grafts, and rehabilitation. If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, we help you claim full compensation.
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What Is a Serious Burn Injury Claim?
A serious burn injury claim is the legal process of seeking compensation if you or a loved one has suffered severe burns due to an accident, unsafe working conditions, defective products, or medical negligence. Burn injuries can cause intense physical pain, permanent scarring, disability, and long-term psychological trauma, often requiring multiple surgeries and specialist rehabilitation.
If you or your family have been affected by serious burn injuries within the last three years, LITKRAFT can help you claim compensation and access the support you need to move forward.
Who Can Claim?
You may be entitled to bring a serious burn injury claim if you are:
• An employee who sustained burns at work due to unsafe practices, lack of protective equipment, or industrial accidents
• An individual injured in a road traffic accident or public place accident involving fire, chemicals, or electricity
• A patient who suffered burn injuries due to medical negligence (e.g., surgical mistakes, anaesthetic errors, negligent aftercare)
• A parent or guardian making a claim on behalf of a child with serious burn injuries
• A family member of someone who died as a result of severe burn injuries
Why Choose LITKRAFT?
Severe burns can affect every aspect of life — physically, emotionally, and socially. At LITKRAFT, we understand how complex these cases are and provide clear, supportive guidance:
• We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – over 21,000 cases, £51M+ recovered
• 93% of clients come through recommendations
• 24/7 new claim helpline
• Free home or hospital visits across the UK
• Work with top UK serious injury and medical negligence solicitors
• Regulated claims management company
• Fast, confidential, stress-free process
Types of Serious Burn Injury Claims We Handle
Thermal Burns – Caused by fire, hot liquids, or steam, often leading to skin grafts, scarring, and long-term pain.
Chemical Burns – Resulting from exposure to hazardous substances in workplaces, schools, or public places.
Electrical Burns – High-voltage injuries that can cause deep tissue damage and organ complications.
Radiation Burns – Injuries caused by overexposure to medical radiation, sunbeds, or industrial radiation sources.
Scarring and Disfigurement Claims – Compensation for permanent visible scars and psychological harm.
Medical Negligence Burns – Injuries due to surgical errors, anaesthetic accidents, or negligent aftercare.
Children’s Burn Injuries – Specialist support for families when children suffer serious burns.
Fatal Burn Injuries – Supporting families in seeking justice and compensation after the loss of a loved one.
What Can You Claim For?
• Physical pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
• Permanent scarring, disfigurement, and disability
• Psychological trauma, PTSD, and reduced confidence
• Medical treatment, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing care
• Specialist equipment and home adaptations
• Loss of income and reduced earning capacity
• Care and support provided by family members
• Travel expenses and other out-of-pocket costs
• Funeral costs in fatal cases
How Much Compensation Could You Receive?
Every serious burn injury claim is unique. The compensation depends on:
• Severity of the burns and long-term physical/psychological impact
• Medical evidence and rehabilitation needs
• Visible scarring and disfigurement
• Financial losses, including lost income and future care costs
• Costs of surgery, skin grafts, counselling, and home adaptations
• Impact on independence, relationships, and daily life
Solicitors use medical reports, psychological assessments, financial documents, and Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to calculate fair compensation.
Our No Win No Fee Serious Burn Injury Claims Process
Free Consultation – we listen to your case and explain your options
Evidence Gathering – medical records, accident reports, witness statements, expert opinions
Medical Assessment – independent review of your injuries and future needs
Negotiation – we aim to secure the highest possible settlement
Settlement or Court – if liability is denied, we are prepared to represent you in court
No Win, No Fee – if your claim is unsuccessful and you’ve been honest and cooperative, you won’t pay your solicitor’s fee.
Time Limits for Serious Burn Injury Claims
• Adults – 3 years from the date of the accident/negligence or from when you became aware of the injury
• Children – until their 21st birthday
• Fatal cases – 3 years from the date of death or discovery of the cause
• Mental incapacity – no time limit while the injured person lacks mental capacity
Contact Us for Your FREE Claim Assessment
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or complete our online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a valid case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We can visit you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. We’ll collect evidence, take statements, and guide you through your claim — so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal process.
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Over 93% of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. With more than £51 million recovered and 15+ years of experience, our results speak for themselves — but we’d rather let our clients speak for us.
I am very impressed with the service provided. Thanks to LITKRAFT assistant I was able to prove my innocence. Third party was denying the damages suffered, but we never gave up, resulting in a settlement of compensation that I was really happy with.
If you had an accident – immediately call LITKRAFT. They are true professionals and it really shows, as they can tell you straight away if you have a case. When I had another accident I emailed all details to them and they called me back within 20 min.
Great company, fantastic staff who are just a phone call away to help. They were very patient in explaining every document received from solicitors or doctors. When we first started the claims process, the other party tried to deny liability, but LITKRAFT solicitor fought my case in court and won it. I was delighted with the process and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from LITKRAFT.
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