Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can cause severe pain, permanent scarring, nerve damage, and long-term physical and emotional trauma. Serious workplace burn injuries may require surgery, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and extended time away from work. In severe cases, burn injuries can permanently affect a worker’s appearance and ability to return to their job.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for burn injuries and workplace disfigurement caused by traumatic accidents and hazardous working conditions. If you are seeking workers’ comp benefits for a burn injury in Pennsylvania, our attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Work-Related Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can happen in many different workplace environments, especially in physically demanding or high-risk industries.

Common causes of workplace burn injuries include:

  • Chemical exposure
  • Hot liquids or boiling water
  • Electrical accidents
  • Fires and explosions
  • Steam burns
  • Construction accidents
  • Industrial accidents
  • Machinery malfunctions
  • Welding or equipment accidents

Workers in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food service, industrial, and transportation jobs may face an increased risk of serious burn injuries.

Types of Burn Injuries We Commonly See

Burn injuries can affect the skin, nerves, muscles, and underlying tissue. Some injuries may lead to permanent scarring, chronic pain, or disfigurement.

Common work-related burn and disfigurement injuries include:

  • Chemical burns
  • Thermal burns
  • Electrical burns
  • Facial burns
  • Neck burns
  • Skin disfigurement
  • Severe lacerations
  • Nerve damage
  • Permanent scarring

Symptoms and complications may include:

  • Severe pain
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Nerve damage
  • Limited mobility
  • Skin sensitivity
  • Emotional trauma
  • Anxiety or depression

These injuries can interfere with a worker’s ability to safely perform job duties and may require extensive medical treatment.

Burn Injuries, Scarring, and Specific Loss Benefits

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law provides additional benefits for permanent scarring or disfigurement involving the head, face, or neck. These benefits are known as specific loss benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act.

Workers may qualify for compensation related to:

  • Permanent facial scarring
  • Neck disfigurement
  • Surgical scars
  • Burn-related disfigurement
  • Permanent changes in physical appearance

Specific loss benefits may be available in addition to wage-loss benefits and medical treatment coverage.

Burn Injury Treatment and Workers’ Compensation

Serious burn injuries often require ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. Recovery may involve extensive treatment and long-term follow-up care.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Skin graft procedures
  • Surgery
  • Hospital bills
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychological treatment
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies may attempt to minimize the severity of burn injuries or dispute the need for ongoing treatment. Our attorneys are experienced in handling serious burn injury and disfigurement claims under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Burn Injuries

If you suffered a work-related burn injury in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, disfigurement, and lost wages during recovery.

Some burn injury workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of the burns, permanent scarring, surgery requirements, ongoing treatment, and lost earning capacity. Workers’ compensation may apply whether the injury resulted from a sudden accident, chemical exposure, or another workplace hazard.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Burn Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how traumatic and life-changing serious burn injuries can be. Whether you suffered chemical burns, facial scarring, nerve damage, or another workplace burn injury, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a burn injury at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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