What must you prove in a burn injury case in order to win compensation?

In order to win a burn injury case, you must prove that another party’s negligence was responsible for your burn injury and that you suffered damages as a result.

While sometimes another party’s actions cause the burn injury, it’s not always the case. The other party need not be directly responsible. For example, a defective product might make a manufacturer liable for burn injuries.

Proving negligence in a burn injury lawsuit is not an easy feat. What is looked at are the circumstances of the particular case, the severity of the injuries, and the other party’s intentions when determining liability and compensation.

Awards for burn injury victims are often high due to the pain, suffering, and permanent scarring involved. Additionally, in a burn injury case where the defending party acted extremely negligently or acted intentionally, then the victim may be awarded punitive damages. These damages are rewarded as a way to punish the defendant. Punitive awards may be very high sums of money if the defendant was wealthy.

When a plaintiff wins a burn injury case, like other personal injury cases, they are awarded compensation for their emotional and physical suffering. They would be awarded compensation for medical expenses as well as possibly compensation for disfigurement depending on the severity. A victim may also be compensated for any loss to their future earning potential and income due to the burn injuries.

For questions regarding your specific personal injury case, consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney.