Getting a Better Understanding of Permanent Scarring and Disfigurement Injuries

por | Jul 2, 2024 | disfigurement and scarring | 0 Comentarios

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The Full Impact of Injuries that Cause a Change in Your Physical Appearance or Function

The injuries related to permanent scarring and disfigurement can have both physical and mental consequences. When you’ve suffered permanent changes in your physical appearance because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have a right to seek full and fair compensation for all your losses. The Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz.

The Potential Impact of Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement

Reconstructive surgery after traumatic injury is far more common than you might think. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly one million post-accident procedures are done every year, with most of them involving the head, the neck or the limbs. In a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, 48% of adults with visible disfigurement (stemming from an accident) were diagnosed with some level of anxiety disorder and more than one in four (28%) were found to be clinically depressed.

The Different Types of Permanent Scarring and Disfigurement

Accidental scarring or disfigurement may take many forms, including:

  • Serious burns that cause loss of tissue or visual changes in appearance
  • Scars to limbs, torso or face from flying objects or impact with foreign objects
  • Fractures to the jaw or other facial bones that cause a permanent change of appearance
  • Loss of use of or loss of digits or limbs
  • Injuries to teeth that change facial appearance

Let Us Help You When You Have Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement

At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide. We have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges involved in recovering full and fair compensation when you suffered disfigurement or scarring because of someone else’s wrongful act. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Arrange a free consultation today to evaluate your potential case.

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