Burn injuries are unfortunately a very common occurrence, but some are more severe than others. Knowing what kind of burns you have sustained can help you understand your treatment options and the recovery process. If the burn injuries were caused by the fault of another individual, then you should set up a free consultation now with an attorney to know more about your case and how we can help you get compensation for your injuries.
Here are different kinds of damages that arise from burn injuries and can be compensated.
- Medical expenses
Medical expenses include all the costs of your recovery, including treatment and medication costs. Some injuries require surgery, which can be very expensive. Your medical expenses should be taken into account when calculating compensation for your injury.
- Lost income
If you have suffered burn injuries, then your income will be negatively affected. This includes missed wages and lost time at work. If you were unable to return to work following your injury, then this can also be factored into your compensation.
- Pain and suffering
Burn injuries are both physically and emotionally painful. If you have suffered burns, then you are entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you were forced to stop working, then you will be entitled to compensation for the loss of your lifestyle. And if you have no other income, then this could mean living with others as well as taking out debts in order for you to work again.
- Scarring and disfigurement
Scarring and disfigurement are very common with burns injuries. If you have suffered scarring, then you will have to undergo extensive treatments. And if you suffer facial scarring, then your face will appear different than it did prior to the injury, and advanced treatments would be required.
- Disability or physical impairment
Burn injuries can cause permanent disfigurement and disability. If you have suffered burns, then you will experience permanent and severe physical impairment, which is why you should speak with an attorney to discuss your specific case.
- Loss of ability to enjoy life
If you have suffered disfigurements or permanent disability, then this may lead to loss of enjoyment of life. This may be a difficult thing to deal with, but you should speak with an attorney so that they can help you get the compensation that you deserve.