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Burn Injury Compensation Claims

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If you have suffered a burn injury or have been injured in a fire or chemical spill, whether it happened at work or otherwise – it’s possible you may have a claim for compensation.

We most commonly associate burn injuries with heat; however, they can also be caused by cold, electricity, chemicals, radiation, sunlight or friction. Hot liquids or steam can cause scolding or burn injuries as well.

Burn injuries can have a serious effect on an individual’s life. Often, the person never recovers to the point they were at prior to the accident. Seeking compensation can help to provide stability and ease the financial burden on those affected; improving the quality of life and the facilities available to help in their recovery.

Shine Lawyers are experts when it comes to burn injury compensation claims, and can help you get the compensation you need following a fire or chemical-related accident.

We provide all our personal injury legal services on a No Win No Fee guarantee, which means you only have to pay our fees if we win your claim at the end.

Our offer to you

Obligation-free initial consultation to assess your case confidentially

Claim assessment process where we will explain all of the options available to you

We can come to you - if you can't make it into the office we're more than happy to come to you

No Win No Fee* arrangement

Burn injury compensation claims FAQs

Do I have a burn injury compensation claim?

If you have been involved in a workplace accident that has resulted in a burn-related injury, compensation may be available under the workers compensation scheme. It is compulsory for employers within Australia to hold suitable workers' compensation insurance for accidents and injuries that occur in the workplace, so if your fire or burn-related injury happened at work – it’s possible you will be entitled to compensation under the scheme.

Click to read more about workers compensation.

If you suffered burn injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident, it’s possible that you may be able to claim compensation under motor vehicle accident law.

Click to read more about motor vehicle accident claims.

Determining your ability to make a claim depends on a whole range of factors unique to your situation. An expert lawyer should be able to let you know your rights and inform you of your ability to make a claim once they know the specifics of your situation.

What is the burn injury claims process?

If you have suffered burn injuries, the legal process can be particularly complex and hard to understand at first. You may have a range of legal options and avenues to bring about a claim. It can be hard to know what to pursue and how the whole process works.

The below image is designed to give you an indication of how someone moves through the process with Shine Lawyers, and how you can access compensation through the legal system.

Who pays the burn injury compensation?

How much compensation you can claim for a burn injury really depends on the severity of the injury and the impact it will have and has had, on your life.

Once a lawyer puts together all the evidence and goes through the facts of your case, they should be able to give you a good idea of how much compensation you can expect.

What can I claim burn injury compensation for?

No two burn injury claims are the same, and how long it takes for a claim to be successful depends on a whole range of factors such as how long it takes for your injuries to stabilise and how complex your claim is.

A lawyer will be able to give you a better idea of timing after they know a bit more about your situation.

How much burn injury compensation can I claim?

How much compensation you can claim for a burn injury really depends on the severity of the injury and the impact it will have and has had, on your life.

Once a lawyer puts together all the evidence and goes through the facts of your case, they should be able to give you a good idea of how much compensation you can expect.

How long does it take to make a burn injury compensation claim?

No two burn injury claims are the same, and how long it takes for a claim to be successful depends on a whole range of factors such as how long it takes for your injuries to stabilise and how complex your claim is.

A lawyer will be able to give you a better idea of timing after they know a bit more about your situation.

What are the time limits when it comes to making a burn injury claim?

There are strict time limits when it comes to burn injury claims, and it depends which area of law the claim falls under, and in some cases, what state you bring forward the claim under.

It’s important you seek legal help as soon as possible following your burn injury or accident. Failing to do so may mean you forgo your ability to make a claim for compensation.

How much does it cost me to make a burn injury compensation claim?

Shine Lawyers provide all burn-related compensation claims on a No Win No Fee* basis, which means that you won’t have to pay our legal fees unless we win your claim in the end. As part of our service offering the first consultation with us is obligation free, which means it cost you nothing to find out about your rights and ability to make a claim.

In the event you choose to bring about a claim with us, the fees are all paid at the end out of the settlement amount and vary depending on the work required to win your case.

*Conditions apply

Can I represent myself when making a burn injury compensation claim?

It is possible to legally represent yourself when making a burn injury compensation claim. Doing so successfully will likely require a thorough understanding of the law, your legal rights and entitlements, and a commitment to actively pursue the case to move it forward.

Most people making burn injury claims choose not to act for themselves and instead engage an expert compensation lawyer. The best compensation lawyers can provide the knowledge and experience required to help guide a case to a successful outcome.

Is there a burn injury compensation expert in my area?

Shine Lawyers have offices in the following locations across Australia. As part of our service offering, home or hospital appointments can be arranged at your convenience.

Our compensation experts are in the following locations:

Queensland

New South Wales

Victoria

Western Australia

Northern Territory

Australian Capital Territory

South Australia

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