• Legal experts pursuing scar and burn injury claims since 1993
• Strong record of securing permanent scar compensation in Northern Ireland
• Sympathetic understanding of the impact of scarring
• Simple claims process with the support of our experienced solicitors
• Free initial legal advice on your claim

We understand that significant scarring can take a huge physical and mental toll. Deep scarring to your limbs, torso and especially your face or head can be deeply traumatic and leave you feeling self-conscious.

If you’ve suffered a burn, scald, laceration or scar due to someone else’s negligence, you’re entitled to compensation for the impact it has had on your life. We’ll help you to secure a payout that reflects the real and lasting damage of a serious scar.

Various types of accidents result in successful scar and burn injury claims in Northern Ireland. Some of the most common causes include:

Road Traffic Accidents – Burns or lacerations caused in a road traffic accident that was someone else’s fault. This could be due to broken glass or sharp metal, contact with the road surface or a fire.

Accidents at Work – Scarring caused by burns from chemicals, hot liquids and electric shocks is common in manufacturing and heavy industry. Lacerations can be caused by faulty or unsafe machinery.

Medical Negligence – Surgical errors and unsafe medical practices can lead to scarring during birth, surgery or when a procedure is performed with the wrong equipment or technique.

Accidents in Public Places – Accidents involving hot liquids, dangerous electrical wiring and sharp objects can result in burns and scar injuries at restaurants, shops and other public places.

Criminal Assaults – Attacks involving bladed weapons, corrosive substances or blunt force trauma can create permanent scars from the assault or a resulting fall.

Faulty Products – Dangerous electrical devices, contaminated cosmetics products and faulty products with sharp moving parts can all cause serious scars or burns.

If you’ve suffered any scar or burn injury due to somebody else’s actions, you’re entitled to compensation.

Claiming for Yourself – You can claim scar and burn injury compensation if your scarring was the result of someone’s negligence.

Claiming on Behalf of Someone Else – You can claim compensation for a loved one who is a child aged under 18 or who doesn’t have the mental capacity to make their own claim.

We know that permanent scarring can be difficult and traumatic to come to terms with. That’s why we’ve made our claim process hassle-free. We’re here to handle every part of your scar or burn injury claim and help you to secure a compensation payout.

Step 1: Contact Reid Black
To start the claim process, get in touch for a completely free and no-obligation consultation with one of our specialist burns and scar injury solicitors.

Step 2: Gathering Information
We’ll then start building evidence to support your scar compensation claim. This might include medical records, evidence from the scene of your accident and any other information that supports your claim.

Step 3: Medical Assessment
Next, we’ll arrange for your injuries to be assessed by an independent medical professional. This helps to build a full picture of your circumstances and any potential complications in the future.

Step 4: Compensation Negotiations
We’ll use all of that information to secure the maximum compensation payout to which you’re entitled.

Step 5: Compensation Payout
Once a payout figure has been agreed, we’ll continue to represent your interest to ensure the money reaches you promptly.

You usually have three years from the date of your accident in which to make a burn, scar or laceration injury claim in Northern Ireland. Some exceptions to the usual time limit are:

• If you were under 18 at the time of your injury you can claim up to your 21st birthday.
• There are no time limits if you or the person you’re claiming for doesn’t have the mental capacity to make a claim.
• When the negligence that resulted in your injury only becomes known afterwards you have three years from the date you became aware.

If you’ve suffered burns, lacerations or scarring it’s important to claim the compensation that you’re entitled to. Your compensation can help to pay for any treatment you need, as well as limiting the impact your scars have on your life.

Any permanent scarring compensation you receive will comprise both general damages and special damages.

General Damages Compensation

General damages are compensation for the direct impact of your scars, burns or lacerations. It compensates you for the pain and suffering you’ve endured, as well as any impact on your quality of life.

Below you will see guideline payout amounts for scarring & penetration injuries in Northern Ireland. These are approximate figures only and will depend on the severity of your injury:

• Very Severe Facial Scarring: £125,000 – £350,000
• Less Severe Facial Scarring: £50,000 – £125,000
• Significant Facial Scarring: £45,000 – £110,000
• Some Facial Scarring (not of great significance): up to £45,000
• Trivial Facial Scarring: up to £9,000
• Feet Grievous Burns: £60,000 – £125,000
• Bowel Penetration Causing Permanent Damage: £14,000 – £42,000
• Simple Penetrating Wound to Chest: £15,000 – £25,000
• Stomach Penetration or Seat Belt Injury: £10,000 – £30,000

Special Damages Compensation

Special damages compensate you for the knock-on effects and financial impacts of your scar, burn or laceration injury. This could include:

• Loss of Employment & Earnings – Compensation if your burns or scars prevent you from working or stopped you doing the job you did before your injury.
• Medical Costs – Compensation for any treatment or rehabilitation you need to help your recovery or alleviate discomfort.
• Adaptations To Your Life – Money to cover the cost of any changes you need to make to your home or other parts of your life.
• Care Provisions – Covering the cost of any additional care you need because of your scar or burns.

We’re experienced in helping people who want to make laceration, scar and burn injury claims in Belfast and Northern Ireland to get the compensation they deserve. We know the profound impact burns and scarring can have and we want to help you secure a payout that puts you in the best position to overcome those challenges and get on with your life.

Our experience of burns and scar injury claims includes:

• Securing a five-figure settlement for a child who suffered a laceration and scarring to her face due to the forcible use of forceps at birth.
• Representing a child who suffered burn injuries and scarring to their ankle from LED probes in a neonatal unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the first step towards the compensation you deserve for the pain and suffering that’s been inflicted on you through no fault of your own. Get in touch for free initial legal advice from our experienced solicitors with no obligation to proceed.