Facial Scar Compensation — Scotland

Facial Injuries & Scarring

Facial injuries & scarring claims

Suffering from facial injuries and bodily scarring can be an incredibly distressing and painful experience and may have an adverse effect on someone’s self-esteem and confidence.

Facial injuries and scarring may occur as a result of other people’s negligence, and if this is the case, you are entitled to claim facial scar compensation by law.

Common Facial Injuries

Some common facial injuries that may result in facial injury compensation claims include:

• Lacerations and cuts – These injuries can vary in severity and may lead to minor facial scars or more severe facial scarring, 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 scarring or facial disfigurement. In such cases, pursuing cheekbone injury compensation or chin injury compensation may be appropriate.
• Burns – Burn injuries to the face can cause intense physical pain and often lead to permanent facial scarring or severe disfigurement. The subsequent facial scarring may require multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment.
• Dental injuries – Trauma to the mouth can result in broken or lost teeth, which may require dental work and lead to permanent scars or changes in facial appearance.
• Scarring – Facial scars caused by injuries can range from minor facial scarring to severe scarring that results in permanent disfigurement. Keloid scars, which are raised and grow beyond the original injury site, can be challenging to treat and may cause scar tissue buildup.
• Disfigurement – In the most severe cases, facial injuries can cause permanent changes to a person’s appearance, such as alterations to facial features or loss of facial tissue. Facial disfigurement compensation may be sought in these instances.

The psychological after-effects of sustaining facial injuries and scarring may also be damaging for someone, and often, these hidden effects go unnoticed in comparison to physical injuries.

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, we strive to obtain the best result for you as a client to get you the facial scarring compensation you deserve.

Making a Claim

Who qualifies for facial scar compensation claims?

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

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

• On holiday – When you’re on holiday, accidents can happen unexpectedly. You might slip and fall by the pool, leading to facial injuries, or you could be involved in a water sports accident that causes harm to your face. If your facial injuries are due to negligence on the part of the hotel, resort, or tour operator, you may be entitled to make facial scar compensation claims.
• In the workplace – Facial injuries 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 injury 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 injuries due to another party’s negligence on the road, you may be able to file a facial injury compensation claim.
• In the home – Accidents can also happen in the comfort of your own home. You might sustain facial injuries from a fall, a burn, or even from a defective product. If your facial injuries 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 facial scar compensation claim.
• Walking on the street – You might trip on a poorly maintained pavement, get hit by falling debris from a building, or even be assaulted by another person. If your injuries 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.

There’s a three-year time limit for making a facial scar compensation claim in Scotland. This means that you have three years from the date of the accident or from the date you became aware of your injury to start your claim. 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 lawyers will help you understand your rights under Scots Law and guide you through the process, ensuring you receive maximum compensation.

How do I make a facial injury and scarring claim?

The idea of beginning a compensation claim related to facial injuries and bodily scarring may seem like a daunting task. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your confidence in yourself and what you are entitled to may be lacking.

This is where Watermans can help.

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

Watermans also operate on a no-win, no-fee facial scar claim basis, meaning that if we don’t win your case, you don’t have to pay any solicitor fees.

We take the hassle out of the legal side so that you can start to live your life again. Let us worry about it.

Speak with one of our personal injury solicitors to begin your facial scarring compensation claim process today.

How Much Compensation?

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

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

The amount of compensation potentially awarded as a result of facial injury and scarring depends on several factors, including:

• Severity of the facial injury – The extent of the facial injury plays a crucial role in determining the compensation amount. More serious injuries, such as deep lacerations, fractures, or burn injuries, may lead to higher compensation compared to minor cuts or bruises.
• Medical evidence – Medical examinations and reports will be taken into account when assessing the compensation claim. These reports provide detailed information about the nature of the injury, 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 compensation amount.
• Loss of earnings – Apart from medical expenses, the loss of earnings during the period of being injured can be claimed for. This includes both actual lost wages and potential future earnings if the injury affects your ability to work in the long term.
• Travel expenses – Any travel costs related to medical appointments, treatments, or rehabilitation can be included in the compensation claim.
• Psychological impact – Compensation 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 injury.

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 compensation you might be entitled to for your facial injury claim, you can use our online facial scarring compensation calculator. By answering a few simple questions, our facial scar compensation calculator can provide you with a rough estimate of the compensation you might receive.

Why Watermans?

Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my claim?

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

Watermans are your modern personal injury law firm in Scotland. Our expert team of personal injury lawyers is committed to doing everything to make the claims process straightforward for our clients 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 you recover from your injuries as soon 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 compensation amounts for our clients. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your personal injury claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.