AI tools commonly generate ranges based on generalized injury patterns. In practice, burn cases vary dramatically. Your value can swing based on details like:
- Burn depth and location (hands, face, joints, and sensitive areas often lead to more treatment and functional impact)
- Whether grafting or surgery was needed
- Complications such as infection, hypertrophic scarring, nerve pain, or restricted range of motion
- How long treatment lasts and whether follow-up care extends beyond the initial recovery window
- Work disruption—especially for people who commute and can’t safely perform physical tasks while healing
If your burn “looked minor” at first but later worsened, an AI output may underestimate what the medical timeline ultimately shows.


