Scarring & Disfigurement
Severe scarring and disfigurement can affect every aspect of a victim's life. At Lusk, Drasites, &Tolisano, our personal injury lawyers understand that people can suffer a devastating physical, emotional, and psychological blow when they have been hurt because of someone else's negligence.
While no amount of money can undo the harm, compensation can help with medical bills and any other costs that arise out of an accident. Our injury lawyers are committed to zealously advocating for the rights of victims and seeking the financial assistance that they need to get their lives back on track.Proving Negligence
If you have suffered scarring or disfigurement as a result of an accident, you may be able to hold the responsible party accountable for your harm. The personal injury claim usually would be brought under a theory of negligence, which means that a person or entity failed to exercise the appropriate level of care and harmed someone else as a result.
In most situations, the standard of care is defined as how a prudent person would act in the same or similar circumstances as the defendant. In order to succeed on a negligence claim, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant had a duty of care, breached the duty, and caused an accident because of the breach from which quantifiable damages arose.
Negligence can form the basis of liability in lawsuits arising from car crashes, slip and falls, or defective products, among other types of accidents. For example, a negligent driver could cause a serious collision that leaves a victim permanently scarred. Alternatively, a consumer may endure disfiguring burns when using an item with a manufacturing or design defect.Scar Removal and Treatment
Medical procedures may resolve scarring in some cases. However, in others, the damage may be more severe, causing the victim to suffer embarrassment and loss of self-esteem. In these instances, options for treatment might include skin grafts, laser scar removal, surgical revision, and long-term psychological therapy to cope with the emotional impact of the accident.Damages for Scarring & Disfigurement
A plaintiff can potentially recover a number of damages in a scarring and disfigurement case. These typically include past, ongoing, and future medical expenses. It can also include rehabilitative treatment and therapy, pain and suffering, loss of income, and lost earning capacity.Statute of Limitations for Scarring & Disfigurement
It is important to note that accident victims and their families have only a narrow time period to take legal action in the state of Florida, known as the statute of limitations. Generally speaking, you have 4 years from the date of an accident to file a negligence claim. Failing to take legal action within this time could mean losing your legal right to have your case heard.