Permanent Scarring from Car Accidents

The impact and stray debris from a car accident can cause a host of injuries to both driver and passengers, and our car accident attorneys at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. have helped clients cover many of these via insurance claims. But out of all these injuries, permanent scarring inflicts some of the most profound physical and emotional damage to victims through lacerations, burns, and even resulting surgical procedures. Scars can irreversibly impact your appearance, mental well-being, and quality of life—so if you are dealing with scarring from a car accident, here is what you need to know.

What Types of Car Accidents Lead to Permanent Scarring?

Rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, rollovers, and other types of incidents can all lead to injuries that cause permanent scarring—and the severity of the injury usually determines the extent of the scar. Sharp objects, broken glass, or metal that cut or lacerate your skin during an accident, or burns from vehicle fires or chemical exposure, can all leave lasting marks.

And even after the initial collision, any emergency surgeries or medical procedures to repair damage can leave behind a highly visible scar—the physical pain and emotional damage from these marks have prompted many of our clients to seek compensation.

How Does Permanent Scarring Affect Your Life?

If you see the scar on your body or in the mirror every day, it could serve as an emotional and psychological trigger for any Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from your accident. And even if you do not deal with PTSD, its appearance can lower your self-esteem, increase your anxiety, and contribute to long-term mental health issues like depression. Additionally, a significant scar on your hands, arms, or legs can impair your mobility, cause ongoing pain or tightness, increase sensitivity, and generally affect your ability to work or enjoy everyday activities.

You might undergo reconstructive surgery to reduce the severity of the scar, but this procedure can take a long time and cost a significant amount of money.

Can You Seek Compensation for Permanent Scars After a Car Accident?

Scarring victims can pursue an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to cover the associated costs from their accident; as it relates specifically to your scar, the value of your claim will depend on your injury’s severity, its location, and the degree to which it impacts your life. Visible, painful, or impactful scarring will likely result in higher amounts of compensation.

You can use the money from your claim or lawsuit to cover medical expenses related to scar revision treatments, ongoing medical care, lost wages, and emotional distress. If your injury impacts your mobility or prevents you from returning to work in your chosen profession, you can claim even more to make up for this lost income.

Seeking Justice with the Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyers at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.

A skilled attorney will help you file your lawsuit or insurance claim, negotiate on your behalf, advocate for your rights, and calculate exactly how much you should demand for your injury. In addition, a seasoned lawyer will treat your case with the empathy and compassion you deserve. Trust the Monmouth County car accident lawyers at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. to help you claim the compensation you deserve for your scarring. Call us at 732-906-1500 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. Our offices in Brick, Freehold, Point Pleasant, and Edison, New Jersey serve clients throughout the state.