Burn injury victims and their attorneys have to meet the burden of proof to obtain compensation. To prove negligence, you need to show the defendant owed you a legal duty of care. For example, an employer owes a duty to create safe working conditions. Another element of negligence is that the at-fault party failed to meet their duty of care. A company might not have put an adequate warning label on a cleaning product. Next, you must establish that the defendant’s action or inaction directly caused your burn injuries. Finally, you must show that your burn injuries led to recoverable damages. If you establish these four elements, the defendant is liable for the harm they caused you and your loved ones. The defendant may also have a defense argument ready to prove that you caused your injuries. Having a lawyer by your side will help you navigate this legal process.