Can I Sue for a Facial Injury in a Car Accident?
When you’re hurt in a car accident, your injuries can vary, and you may be concerned about what compensation your eligible for. For example, you may have been otherwise fine, but the accident left you with a burn or scar on your face.
Facial injuries may not be life-threatening, but they may still be costly for a car accident victim. Let a reputable Bronx car accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP show you what your claim may be worth and what you can do about your facial injury after a car accident.
Types of Facial Injuries
When we think of dangerous injuries, we often think of concussions, spine injuries, or broken bones. But just because facial injuries cover a smaller area doesn’t mean they can’t be severe or traumatizing. Consider the following facial injuries:
- Fractures to the orbital, jaw, or nose
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries
These injuries can leave permanent, visible damage to the face. For example, a laceration may need stitches, which can leave scars. Likewise, a broken nose or jaw can damage teeth and facial shape, leaving you in physical and emotional pain.
These injuries can indicate more serious injuries, too. For example, you may have a serious bruise on your forehead where it struck the steering wheel. A hard strike may cause damage and bleeding in the brain, which can be a life-threatening situation.
Compensation for a Facial Injury
After suffering a facial injury, you may be due compensation. But you may be unsure what forms of compensation are eligible for you and the value associated. Before you sue, you need to know what to expect before you file a claim for facial injuries.
You may be due compensation for your economic losses, or the financial, tangible costs of your injuries. For example, you may need facial reconstruction surgery to repair the damage done to your face. You may seek plastic surgery or other medical treatment to reduce the appearance of scars. These treatments are expensive, and you shouldn’t have to pay for them yourself.
You may also be due compensation for your non-economic losses. These damages cover the intangible losses you experienced, like pain and suffering or emotional trauma. But these non-economic losses can be tough to calculate. Because of this, you may need a lawyer’s help to file a personal injury suit to get fairly compensated for your trauma.
Get Compensated Fairly for a Face Injury After a Car Accident
A serious facial injury can impact your self-esteem, your physical comfort, and your mental health for a lifetime. But getting compensated can be tough without a lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP on your side.
If you’ve suffered a facial injury, talk to our lawyers through a free consultation to learn more about our services and how we can help you get fair compensation. Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or fill out the online contact form below.
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