There are many forms of compensation available Some of the areas in which you and your family may be eligible for compensation are: -   Medical expenses - past, present and future, including scar revision and cosmetic surgery -   Lost wages - past, present and future -   Vocational training or retraining -   Pain and suffering compensation - past, present and future -   Loss of consortium - many courts recognize the right of the injured party's spouse to recover for a loss of support, services, love, companionship, society, affection, sexual relations and solace in the form of a loss of consortium action. Loss of consortium is a claim by the burn survivor's spouse and is separate from the injured person's claim. NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS The fault of other persons, in legal terms, is known as the negligence of others. Read More » COMPARATIVE FAULT Shared fault is called comparative fault in a court of law. Read More » FAULTY PRODUCT When a faulty product is to blame, a suit can be brought under products liability law. Read More » WORKERS' COMPENSATION Injured on the job? There are additional benefits covering the burn survivor known as workers' compensation. Read More »