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Compensation for burns and burn related injuries
A burn is usually heat injury to the skin. Burns are most commonly caused by exposure to flames, hot objects, hot liquids (scalds), or radiation (e.g. sunburn). Electrical burns are less common, but are potentially more serious, as the depth of the burn is usually greater than is apparent, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur.
Burns are common; most are minor and will be treated at home, without need for medical intervention.
It is estimated that around 112,000 people visit Accident and Emergency departments each year as a result of burns or scalds and that at least a further 250,000 people visit GP surgeries for burns and scald injuries.
Around 7800 people each year are admitted to hospital or specialist burns units with burns and scalds. Over 200 people die as a result of these injuries each year.
Children under 5 years old account for nearly 45% of all severe burns and scalds. About 50% of these accidents happen in the kitchen.
Cups of hot drinks are involved in about 1265 severe burns a year (requiring admission to hospital), of which 1100 occur with children less than 5 years of age. Most involve the child reaching up and pulling a mug or cup of hot drink on to himself or herself.
Baths are involved in over 570 severe burns a year. Most involve an unsupervised child falling or climbing into a bath of very hot water.
Other common causes of severe burns include kettles, teapots and coffee-pots, jugs of hot water, saucepans, irons, cookers, fires and heaters, and chip pans and deep fat fryers.
If you have suffered burn injuries as the result of an accident which was not your fault, contact YouClaim as soon as possible , so we can investigate whilst events are still fresh in your mind and advise you on your best course of action. Remember, our advice is free and if you decide you want us to help you pursue a claim it won't cost you a penny, win or lose.
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