Whether they developed as a result of an accident or a case of medical negligence, you could claim for scarring injuries that cause severe pain and distress. Far from being ‘superficial’ wounds, scarring and disfigurement injuries can involve serious medical complications. The consequence of changing the injured person’s appearance can be very upsetting for them, potentially leaving a person with serious problems for the rest of their life.
The permanence of scarring is often what makes it most distressing, as the victim may have little chance of a recovery or a reversal of their condition. Where the injury has been caused through no fault of the victim, the feeling of injustice could be even more pronounced, as they have been made to suffer the consequences of actions beyond their control.
As specialists in personal injury and medical negligence compensation claims, we have been helping clients to recover compensation for many years in cases where they have been caused harm by the neglectful or ignorant actions of someone else. We know it can feel difficult to bring a legal case for compensation for such an upsetting issue, but you can entrust your claim to us, and we will do all we can to support you and help you achieve the justice you deserve.
How personal injury and medical negligence claims work
As experts in medical and personal injury claims, we recognise that a claim for scarring injuries could occur both in medical settings and from accidents. Whilst the nature of the two types of claims can differ greatly, the core principles in some ways can be the same. If a third party is at fault for the injury or medical condition caused to someone, they could be liable to pay compensation for any harm caused. That is when we may be able to represent you in a legal case for compensation.
Pursuing a personal injury claim for scarring injuries
When considering a personal injury claim for scarring injuries, we can refer to the Judicial College (JC) guidelines to help us to assess how much compensation the claimant could be entitled to recover.
Any final pay-out will often vary according to the severity of the injury and the part of the body on which it was sustained. For facial disfigurement, recommended damages estimates, according to the guidelines, are as follows:
- Very severe scarring: £23,740 to £77,580.
- Less severe scarring: £14,320 to £38,600.
- Significant scarring: £7,270 to £23,980.
- Less significant scarring: £3,150 to £10,960.
- Trivial scarring: £1,360 to £2,810.
There are also distinct guidelines for scarring to other areas of the body. In general, claimants could expect valuations somewhere between £6,240 and £18,120, but if they claim for scarring injuries involving burns, they could recover up to, and occasionally in excess of, £83,550, depending on the severity of the case.
Make your claim
To claim compensation for scarring injuries, or to make an initial enquiry about your potential eligibility, you can contact our expert team for free, no-obligation advice.
We have many years of experience in this area of law, and we can even often offer eligible claimants No Win, No Fee legal representation. This can offer our clients protection from having to pay legal fees if their claim happens to be unsuccessful, subject to the agreed terms and conditions in place.
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