Burn injury claims seek compensation for thermal, chemical, electrical, or radiation injuries causing tissue damage ranging from minor to fatal. These painful injuries result from fires, explosions, hot liquids, chemicals, electricity, and defective products. Severity classifications by depth include first-degree affecting epidermis, second-degree reaching dermis, and third/fourth-degree destroying full thickness. Total body surface area burned determines systemic impact with over 20% requiring specialized care. Common causes include residential fires, workplace accidents, defective products, motor vehicle crashes, and intentional acts. Acute treatment involves fluid resuscitation, wound care, surgery, and infection prevention in specialized units. Long-term consequences include scarring, contractures, functional limitations, and psychological trauma. Multiple surgeries for grafting and reconstruction extend over years. Complications encompass infections, organ failure, compartment syndrome, and inhalation injuries. Pain management challenges persist with both acute and chronic neuropathic pain. Psychological impacts include PTSD, depression, and social isolation from disfigurement. Vocational limitations depend on location and extent affecting manual abilities. Understanding burn injury complexity helps pursue comprehensive compensation for immediate trauma and lifetime impacts.