Disfigurement Resulting from a Serious Accident

Some people might walk away from an accident with just a few scrapes and bruises. Others might not be so fortunate.

Disfigurement, whether it’s the loss of a limb or facial features, can be very painful, physically and emotionally. As you recover from your injuries and adjust to life with the new challenges associated with your disfigurement, it’s important to know that you do have legal rights that may help you.

Common Causes of Disfigurement in Personal Injury Claims

Some of the most common causes of disfigurement include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Defective products (such as faulty child seats)
• Mass transportation accidents (including buses, trains, airplanes, etc.)
• Workplace accidents
• Animal bites

Even a mild form of disfigurement, such as a facial scar, could have a huge effect on your mental health by serving as a constant reminder of the injury, resulting in painful flashbacks.

Most Accidents Can be Easily Prevented

Many accidents that cause disfigurement could have been avoided if the negligent party had simply paid attention. For example, many car and truck accidents that lead to disfigurement occur through unsafe, distracted driving such as talking on a cell phone or eating behind the wheel. Likewise, if a driver was violating traffic laws, such as running through a red light or speeding, you and your lawyer can prove that had the defendant followed the law, your injuries would not have occurred.