The compensation standard for burns is that the infringer compensates the injured for appraisal fees, medical expenses, nursing expenses and lost time; If it causes disability to others, it shall also compensate assistive devices and disability compensation, as well as the basic living expenses of the dependents who could not live before the disability; As long as the scald constitutes a minor injury, the infringer may be suspected of intentional injury and need to bear criminal responsibility.
Legal basis:
Article 1 179 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Anyone who infringes on others and causes personal injury shall pay compensation for medical expenses, nursing expenses, transportation expenses, nutrition expenses, hospital food subsidies and other reasonable expenses for treatment and rehabilitation, as well as the income reduced due to missed work. If it causes disability, it shall also compensate for the cost of assistive devices and disability compensation; If death is caused, funeral expenses and death compensation shall also be paid.