Any time that a person involved in an accident or undergoes a medical procedure that results in scarring or disfigurement, the real-life impact can be devastating. Regardless of the circumstances that lead to the disfigurement, it is difficult to simply wake up and feel grateful to be alive if you don’t feel like you are yourself anymore. In many cases, it may be appropriate to consider an injury claim to pursue damages for the disfigurement. In many cases, if the disfigurement occurred because of another party’s negligence, especially because of a medical procedure, then there may be a legitimate case to pursue.
If the disfigurement occurred subsequent to a medical procedure, then it is reasonable that a victim may be able to sue for the scarring or disfigurement, provided that he or she can reasonably assert that they did not anticipate the disfigurement as part of the outcome, or that the scar is particularly unsightly enough to meet the court’s standards of disfigurement.
Many medical disfigurement cases revolve around patients who survive surgery but suffer significant scarring. There are a number of factors that may contribute to a disfigurement case arising from a surgery. Was the patient made aware of the risks of significant scarring? Was the procedure avoidable in some way, or was it necessary? Furthermore, is the scarring out of the ordinary, considering the typical effects of the procedure in question?
If you believe that you may have suffered unfair, preventable or avoidable disfigurement from a medical procedure, there is no reason to assume that nothing can be done about it. You deserve to have your case professionally evaluated by an experienced attorney who can help you examine the nuances of both the law and your circumstances. With appropriate legal guidance, you can confidently pursue justice for a medical malpractice claim while keeping your rights protected.
