Can I Be Compensated for Permanent Disfigurement?
Disfigurement, such as permanent scars, burns, amputation, and other physical changes, can be one of the most emotionally and psychologically challenging consequences of a serious accident. Some types of disfigurement may limit mobility and make working more difficult while also leading to self-consciousness, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. When your injury results from someone else’s negligence, talking to an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and options.
At Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, our Providence disfigurement injury lawyers have seen how these injuries can impact a person’s ability to socialize, seek gainful employment, and enjoy life as they once did. No one expects to have to deal with such profound, life-long injuries. We are here to help you seek justice through swift and focused legal action.
Accidents and Injuries That Lead to Disfigurement
While many different types of accidents can lead to a disfigurement injury, some of the most common encountered by our attorneys include:
- Fire, explosions, and chemical exposure
- Automobile collisions
- Workplace incidents
- Defective products
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
These incidents can result in severe burns, deep lacerations, facial fractures, amputations, eye loss, and other serious, life-long consequences, many of which can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. If you or someone you love has suffered permanent disfigurement from someone else’s reckless actions, it’s time to contact a lawyer to learn more about your options for compensation.
At Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, we understand the anguish you may be experiencing. We are here to work tirelessly on your behalf as we seek fair and full compensation for your disfigurement injury. Call us at 401-273-8330 to schedule your FREE consultation with one of our Providence disfigurement injury lawyers today.
Who Is Liable for Permanent Disfigurement in an Accident?
Determining liability in an accident that results in disfigurement often requires a careful investigation into the accident itself. Several factors can contribute to serious accidents. It’s important to identify each when establishing liability.
The Providence disfigurement injury lawyers at our firm have nearly five decades of experience investigating all types of accidents. We take the time necessary to review all evidence, interview witnesses, consult with experts, and build the strongest case possible. We are committed to helping you secure the compensation your injury demands.
Potentially liable parties in a disfigurement injury case include:
- Product manufacturers responsible for producing or selling defective items
- Third parties engaged in dangerous conduct at construction sites, social gatherings, or public settings
- Negligent drivers who cause auto accidents
- Property owners who fail to maintain safe premises
- Medical professionals whose negligence leads to disfigurement
- Dog owners or other pet owners who fail to control their animals
Any third party, including government agencies, that may have contributed to the conditions that resulted in your disfigurement may hold some responsibility for your injuries. The extent to which each party is liable will play a role in how—and in which way—compensation may be sought. During your complimentary consultation with one of our Providence disfigurement injury lawyers, we can discuss the investigative process in more detail to help you understand how your case may be built.
Disfigurement Injury Damages
When you seek compensation for disfigurement in Providence, you may be eligible to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses that have a fixed and established cost. Non-economic damages address the more personal losses associated with disfigurement, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment in life. Because disfigurement can have severe emotional and psychological effects, non-economic damages often play a significant role in these cases.
Is Disfigurement an Economic Damage?
Disfigurement itself is not an economic damage. Unlike medical expenses and lost wages, the permanent loss of your appearance and the emotional and physical issues it brings are intangible. However, there may be economic damages associated with disfigurement—such as surgeries, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and assistive devices—which can be factored into tangible expenses.
In Rhode Island, there is no cap on the amount of compensation you can recover following a serious personal injury. Our Providence disfigurement injury lawyers will carefully evaluate your economic losses, consider how your life has been and will continue to be impacted in calculating, and build a case that seeks the full and fair compensation you deserve.
How Long Should I Wait to File a Lawsuit?
When you suffer disfigurement in an accident, you should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options. You have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim, but waiting to file can create avoidable complications and may make achieving full compensation more difficult. The sooner you take legal action, the quicker your disfigurement lawyer will be able to collect evidence, estimate damages, and build a strong case on your behalf. If you have sustained a disfiguring injury in an accident you did not cause, our attorneys are ready to listen to your story, help you understand your rights, and guide you toward the best path for seeking compensation.
Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell Will Fight for You
For almost 50 years, Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell has been dedicated to representing injured people in Providence and throughout Rhode Island with compassion, strength, and experience. Using the time necessary, accessing all available resources, and paying the closest attention to our clients’ needs helps us build the claims they deserve. Our lawyers stay directly involved at every stage. Not only will we keep you informed and involved as your case progresses, we will remain available to you whenever you need us throughout your case. When you choose our firm, you will never be alone.
Our firm has a long and proud history of securing significant settlements and verdicts, including $176,106,236.18 for victims of the Station Nightclub fire, many of whom suffered severe and disfiguring burns. We are here to ease your burdens by handling the legal complexities of your case so you can focus on your well-being. Our goal is to make sure you feel safe and cared for as we fight tirelessly for every penny you are due.
Contact Our Providence Disfigurement Injury Lawyers for FREE
At Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, we operate on a No Fee Promise. This means you only pay for our services after we have secured a recovery on your behalf. You have nothing to lose by reaching out to our Providence disfigurement injury lawyers, but you may have much to gain.
Contact us online or call our Providence office today to schedule your FREE and confidential case review. We fight for people dealing with the financial and personal struggles of disfigurement injuries in Newport, Warwick, Glocester, and all nearby areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
