There is no standard formula for calculating a Florida burn injury claim. Value depends on burn depth, body surface area, location, hospitalization, surgery and grafting, scarring and disfigurement, joint contractures, nerve damage, inhalation injury, future treatment, lost income, reduced earning capacity, psychological effects, strength of liability evidence, comparative fault, insurance limits, and the number of responsible parties. Two burns described by the same degree can produce very different claims depending on how the injury affects the survivor's life.
Key Takeaways
- Burn classification is important but does not determine value by itself.
- Permanent scarring, movement restrictions, and future treatment may substantially affect damages.
- Income and career effects must be documented.
- Liability and insurance can limit practical recovery even when injuries are severe.
- Online settlement calculators cannot account for the medical and legal complexity of a burn case.
- Gross recovery is different from the client's net recovery.
This article provides general information and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Claim value depends on the specific injuries, evidence, liability, insurance coverage, applicable law, and damages. No article or calculator can guarantee a settlement or result.
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