Burn injuries can be quite severe and affect your quality of life. Burns can happen by accident, whether small or large, but when they occur and something (or someone) is to blame, the victim can bring forward a lawsuit against the liable party and receive damages. These injuries fall under personal injury, and a civil lawsuit must be filed.
Another common lawsuit claim is that the burn injuries were caused due to negligence. Negligence means that a person has a duty of care and because of wrong action or inaction, they breached that duty and, subsequently, caused injury to another party. Burns can be a result of negligence, but the plaintiff must show why that is true. The duty of care must be established, as well as the breach and the causal mechanism. Regardless of the claim brought forth, the plaintiff (and the defendant) should have proper legal counsel. If you are involved in a personal injury case, seek the advice of an experienced lawyer.