Facial Injuries Solicitors — Scotland

Facial Injuries & Scarring

Facial injuries & scarring claims

If you’ve suffered a facial injury, it can be an incredibly distressing and painful experience and may have an adverse effect on someone’s mental wellbeing.

Face injuries and scars may occur as a result of other people’s negligence, and if this is the case, you are entitled to pursue face injury compensation by law.

A face injury claim comprises two sections: general and special damages. General damages reflect the injury’s intensity and how it affects the victim’s life. Special damages consider financial losses such as medical and legal costs as well as loss of earnings.

Common Facial Injuries

Some common face wounds that may result in injury compensation claims include:

• Lacerations and cuts – These wounds can vary in severity and may lead to minor facial marks or more severe facial scars, depending on the depth and location of the wound.
• Fractured facial bones – Fractures to the cheekbone, jaw, nose or eye socket can cause significant pain and may require surgery, potentially resulting in permanent marks or facial disfigurement. In such cases, pursuing cheekbone or chin trauma damages may be appropriate.
• Burns – Burn injuries to the face can cause intense physical pain and often lead to permanent facial marks. The subsequent facial scars may require multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment.
• Dental injuries – Trauma to the mouth can result in broken or lost front teeth, which may require dental work and lead to permanent scars or changes in facial appearance.
• Scarring – Facial scars caused by wounds can range from minor facial marks to severe scarring that results in permanent disfigurement.
• Disfigurement – In the most severe cases, facial wounds can cause permanent changes to a person’s appearance, such as alterations to facial features (like the nose, eyes or lips) or loss of facial tissue. Facial disfigurement damages may be sought in these instances.

The psychological after-effects of sustaining face injuries and scars may also be damaging for someone, and often, these symptoms go unnoticed in comparison to physical lacerations.

The result of your permanent scar compensation claim will depend on the extent of the scarring, the visibility of the scars and the overall effect on your life.

At Watermans, our solicitor team strives to obtain the best result for you as a client to get you the facial trauma compensation you deserve.

Making a Claim  

Who qualifies for facial trauma compensation claims?

If you have suffered a facial injury that resulted in scars or disfigurement due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to make a damages claim for facial scarring under Scots Law.

As mentioned above, scars, grazes, cuts, bruises, open wounds and fractures are some examples of facial injuries. These wounds can be sustained while:

• On holiday – Accidents can happen unexpectedly when you’re on holiday. You might slip and fall by the pool, leading to facial lesions, other common causes are if you’re involved in a water sports-related incident that causes harm to your face. If your facial wounds are due to negligence on the part of the hotel, resort or tour operator, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
• In the workplace – Facial lesions that require surgery can occur in the workplace, especially in industries such as construction, manufacturing or laboratories, where there’s a higher risk of accidents. Your employer must ensure you have a safe working environment, proper training and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If they fail to do so and you sustain a facial wound as a result, you may have grounds for facial scar claims.
• In a road traffic accident – Road traffic accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, including facial trauma. Whether you’re a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, if you’ve suffered facial trauma due to another party’s negligence on the road, you may be able to file a claim.
• In the home – Accidents can also happen in the comfort of your own home. You might sustain facial wounds from a fall, a burn or even from a defective product. If your face lesions are the result of a faulty product or the negligence of another party, such as a landlord who failed to maintain the property, you may have a valid claim.
• Walking on the street – You might trip on poorly maintained pavement, get hit by falling debris from a building, or even be assaulted by another person. If your lesions are due to the negligence of the local council in maintaining the pavements or the criminal actions of another individual, you may be able to seek face injury compensation.

Is there a time frame limit for claiming a facial injury?

There’s a three-year time limit to claim for compensation in Scotland. This means that you have three years from the date of the accident or from the date you became aware of your damage to either have settled the claim or raised a Court action. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, so it’s best to seek legal advice from a qualified facial injury lawyer as soon as possible after the incident.

Watermans’ compassionate team of personal injury lawyers will help you understand your rights under Scots Law and guide you through each phase, ensuring you receive the maximum settlement.

How do I make a facial injury and scarring claim?

The idea of beginning a claim related to face wounds and scars may seem like a daunting task. Depending on the severity of your lesions, your confidence in yourself and what you are entitled to may be lacking.

This is where Watermans can help.

Our laceration and scar injury claims solicitors care about their clients and are there to support you every step of the way through your claim procedure. Our straightforward legal advice will help you feel comfortable enough to seek the face injury compensation you are entitled to. We know it can be worrying, but our specialist personal injury solicitors are proficient in their work and will try their best to succeed.

Watermans also operate on a no-win, no-fee basis for a face injury claim, meaning that if we don’t win your case, you don’t have to pay any legal costs.

Contact one of our personal injury solicitors to begin your face injury claims today.

How Much Compensation?

How much compensation can I claim for facial injuries and scarring?

We understand damages may be essential in assisting with any medical costs or loss of earnings as a result of obtaining a facial wound or scar. That’s why our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you have the right to. We take into account all aspects of your facial injury and its impact on your life.

The potential settlement amount awarded as a result of facial injury and scars depends on several factors, including:

• Severity of the facial injury – The extent of the facial trauma plays a crucial role in determining the compensation amount. More serious wounds, such as deep lacerations, fractures or burns, may lead to higher settlement compared to minor cuts or bruises.
• Medical evidence – Examinations and reports from a medical professional will be taken into account when assessing face injury claims. These reports provide detailed information about the nature of the wound, the required treatment, and the expected recovery time.
• Reconstructive surgery – If there is a need for reconstructive surgery, then this will also affect the size of the compensation awarded. The cost of the plastic surgery, the associated recovery time and any potential complications will be factored into the settlement amount.
• Loss of earnings – Apart from medical expenses, the loss of earnings during the period of being hurt can be claimed. This includes both actual lost wages and potential future earnings if the trauma affects your ability to work in the long term. If you are required to be absent from work as a result of an operation, you would include the lost earnings in your claim.
• Travel expenses – Any travel costs related to medical appointments, treatments, or rehabilitation can be included in the claim.
• Psychological impact – Damages can also be claimed for psychological damage as a result of having a facial injury or scar. You can claim for the emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or loss of confidence resulting from the lesion.

Our permanent scar compensation claim solicitors aim to help you secure the financial support you need, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

To get an estimate of how much damages you might be entitled to for your facial injury claim, you can use our online face trauma compensation calculator. By answering a few simple questions, our facial scar compensation calculator can provide you with a rough estimate of the settlement you might receive.

Why Watermans?

Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my claim?

Watermans make legal services look and feel easy so the victim can move forward in life.

Watermans are your modern law firm in Scotland. Our expert team of personal injury lawyers is committed to doing everything to make the claims process straightforward following an accident.

We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of compensation. We also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure rehabilitation as quickly as possible and get your life back on track.

Expert personal injury solicitors in Scotland

Our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including accidents at work, public liability claims, accidents on the road, fatal and serious injury claims and cases relating to child and historical abuse.

We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in settlements for those we represent.