depend on the severity of the injury and whether the injury
prevents a person from being able to earn a living.
Continuing from Personal Injury Lawsuits: Compensation for Scarring and Disfigurement (Part 1), the following is some additional information regarding personal injury lawsuits that involve claims of scarring and/or disfigurement. While Part 1 of this blog focused on how scarring and disfigurement injuries are caused, as well as specific types of scarring and disfigurement injuries, here in Part 2, we will concentrate on the specific factors that play a role in determining the amount of compensation for these cases.
When a person suffers from scarring or disfigurement, he may be entitled to compensation for his medical bills, mental anguish and permanent injuries by following through with a personal injury lawsuit. For those who choose to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses, the amount of their settlement will depend on a number of factors, including:
- The area of the body affected by the scarring or disfigurement
- The severity or extent of the scarring or disfigurement
- Whether the scarring or disfigurement impairs their ability to earn a living
- Whether the scarring or disfigurement will be a source of future embarrassment
- The degree to which the scarring or disfigurement will negatively impact their quality of life.
St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers
If you have suffered a personal injury that has left you scarred and/or disfigured, contact the St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Brown & Brown Attorneys at Law. We have a long-standing commitment to serving our clients, and we are experienced at aggressively defending our clients’ rights in any legal setting. Our goal is to preserve and promote the rights and welfare of individuals and families who have suffered injuries and losses and/or who need help navigating through the complexities of the court system.
Since 1993, our lawyers have been successfully representing our clients in various areas of personal injury litigation, including lawsuits involving claims of scarring and disfigurement. Our unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice in every case we handle means that we will work relentlessly to help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes to their cases. For a free initial consult, email us using the form at the right-hand side of the screen and/or to call us at 573-333-3333 for our Missouri office or at 618-888-8888 for our Illinois office.
