Scarring and disfigurement are not just physical reminders of an accident—they can profoundly impact a person’s self-esteem, emotional well-being and quality of life. If you’ve suffered scarring or disfigurement due to an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, you may be eligible to recover compensation.
Understanding scarring and disfigurement claims
In personal injury law, scarring and disfigurement typically falls under the category of “pain and suffering” damages. These damages aim to compensate the victim for the physical and emotional distress caused by visible scars or changes in appearance resulting from the accident.
Scarring and disfigurement can result from various types of accidents, including car accidents, workplace injuries, dog bites, burns, medical malpractice and more. The severity and permanence of the scars or disfigurement, as well as their impact on the victim’s life, play a significant role in determining the validity and potential value of a claim.
To pursue a claim for scarring and disfigurement, you must establish that another party was legally responsible for causing your injuries. This typically involves proving negligence, such as demonstrating that the defendant breached their duty of care and that this breach directly led to the accident and resulting scars or disfigurement.
Compensation for scarring and disfigurement can vary widely depending on factors such as:
- Severity: The extent and visibility of the scars or disfigurement.
- Permanence: Whether the scarring or disfigurement is permanent or expected to improve over time.
- Impact: How the scars or disfigurement affect the victim’s quality of life, including emotional distress and social interactions.
- Medical expenses: Costs related to medical treatments and cosmetic procedures to reduce the visibility of scars.
How we can help
Working with the Law Offices of Tim Misny is the best way to recover damages for scarring, disfigurement and more—but first, you’ll need to document the injury and treatment. Documenting the extent of your scarring or disfigurement is crucial for your claim. Medical records, photographs of the injuries and expert opinions from healthcare providers can provide evidence of the severity and impact of your condition.
It’s important to be aware of the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in your state. This is the time limit within which you must file your lawsuit after the accident occurred. Missing this deadline can result in losing your right to seek compensation. Typically, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Ohio is two years, but this can vary depending on the type of claim. Call the Law Offices of Tim Misny to learn more.
Discuss your claim with a Columbus personal injury lawyer today
The Law Offices of Tim Misny can help you with your accident claim. When you’re the victim of negligence or recklessness, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Call my office at (877) 614-9524 so that I can evaluate your case right away.
