The Difference in Burns and Scalds with Respect to making a Serious Injury Claim

There are approximately 13,000 people in the UK who suffer from burns and scalds every year. These injuries vary in intensity; some may be treated with minor medical care whilst others require intensive treatment in hospital. Most serious injury claim cases for burns and scalds involve patients who make full or partial recovery after receiving several months of intensive medical treatment. The following text differentiates the difference between a “Burn” and a “Scald” and their causes.  

The Difference between Burns and Scalds

The injury you receive after coming in contact with something wet at a high temperature such as hot water or steam is known as a scald. A burn is suffered after coming in contact with extreme heat such as an open flame. Both scalds and burns are equally painful and they both result in the discolouration and scarring of the skin.

When making a serious injury claim a careful note of your injuries will be taken. It is possible that you may not care for your injury properly which may lead to it getting worse, this may mean that you may be held partially responsible for any ongoing pain and discomfort. For example, both scalds and burns as part of their healing process form blisters on the skin. It is important that you do not burst these blisters as they form to prevent further damage to the skin.

Causes of Burns and Scalds

You may sustain either type of injury at home or at work. Usually the causes for these injuries include fire, steam, hot water and other materials. They may also result from:-

-          Over exposure to the Sun

-          Coming contact with chemicals

-          Friction

-          Electricity

For more information related to making a Serious Injury Claim for Burns and Scalds, get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk