Can I Sue for a Facial Injury in a Car Accident?

When you’re hurt in a serious car accident, you may have suffered more than a little whiplash. You may have suffered a serious facial injury, whether that’s a broken nose, a laceration that will leave a scar, or a burn on your face. 

Any of these can leave lasting or permanent damage to your face, which can impact your life. Because of this, you may be thinking about suing for a facial injury after your car accident. Before you head to court with your Illinois car accident claim, talk to the lawyers at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC for help. 

Compensation for a Facial Injury 

A car accident can do lasting damage to all aspects of your life. You may have suffered financial, mental, or emotional costs. These impactful changes, or damages, may include the ways you suffered because of your facial injury. 

For example, repairing a facial injury can be expensive. You may need surgery, for example, to repair damage to the bones in your face. Surgery may also be used to reduce the appearance of scars, or you may receive other medical treatment like certain ointments. This medical treatment can be costly and difficult to calculate without a car accident lawyer’s help. 

It’s also difficult to calculate the costs of your non-economic damages, or the emotional and mental suffering you may have experienced. Facial injuries can be especially painful, and they may cause you emotional distress. Those injuries can impact your appearance and how you see yourself, which can be difficult emotionally to process. 

You may be due compensation for these injuries, but they can be difficult to calculate. You may need a car accident lawyer’s guidance to determine what compensation you’re due for your facial injury and related suffering. 

Proving Fault After a Car Accident 

When you’re hurt in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation, but who’s financially liable for your injuries? Without this information, you may be unable to sue the right party. That delays your compensation and can get your claim dismissed, if you’re unable to act within Illinois’ time limits. 

Because of this, you may need to speak with your lawyer about who caused your accident. From there, they can determine who’s responsible for the costs of your accident. 

For example, you may have been struck by another driver who was texting and driving. Typically, that driver is at fault for their careless actions. But what if they were driving in the scope of their job? In these cases, their employer may be responsible for the costs of your injuries. 

Speak with a Car Accident Lawyer About Your Facial Injury

A facial injury isn’t just a painful situation. It’s one that can impact your finances, your mental health, and your self-image. You shouldn’t have to be stuck dealing with those impacts, either. 

So who’s responsible for your facial injury in a car accident? If you’re not sure, your car accident lawyer can help. The lawyers at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC have the tools you need to overcome your injuries and seek compensation. When you’re ready to take your facial injury claim to court, reach out to a car accident lawyer for a free consultation when you call 815-656-4600 or fill out the online contact form below.