Scarring and Disfigurement — We also seek compensation
for any permanent scarring, disfigurement, or loss of function the accident caused.
In some states only scarring on the face and neck is considered serious enough to warrant compensation; in others, any body part that would be revealed while wearing a swimsuit is covered by state law when it comes to being compensated
for permanent scarring.
Regardless of how your state may handle payments
for permanent scars, the location of where these scars are on your body also plays an important role.
Not exact matches
For the young, especially, it can leave a
permanent scar on job prospects and wages.
For more than a century, scientists thought that glial cells were responsible for scar formation; now, however, a paper published in Science shows that spinal cord scar tissue largely derives from a completely unexpected type of cell called a pericyte, opening new opportunities for the treatment of damaged nerve tissue.Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to permanent functional impairme
For more than a century, scientists thought that glial cells were responsible
for scar formation; now, however, a paper published in Science shows that spinal cord scar tissue largely derives from a completely unexpected type of cell called a pericyte, opening new opportunities for the treatment of damaged nerve tissue.Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to permanent functional impairme
for scar formation; now, however, a paper published in Science shows that spinal cord
scar tissue largely derives from a completely unexpected type of cell called a pericyte, opening new opportunities
for the treatment of damaged nerve tissue.Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to permanent functional impairme
for the treatment of damaged nerve tissue.Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to
permanent functional impairment.
«Some days I am proud of my
scars and my stretch marks because they are a reminder of carrying my daughter and of the pains I have been through but come out of the other side of and Other days I hate them and wish
for them to be gone... Self love is not a destination it is a journey, it doesn't happen [overnight] and it's not a
permanent fixture, it comes and goes.»
And opt
for one with SPF, as sun exposure can often turn a red mark into a
permanent scar.
Just like the
scar you get from getting cut badly with a knife... A true acne
scar is a
permanent indentation of the skin that only surgery or fancy makeup can correct so Prevention is the best cure
for acne
scars.
In worse cases, some
permanent scarring can be identified by those especially adept at reading the radiographs
for this lesion.
It's never funny
for your pooch and may lead to behavioral problems (and a
permanent scar after your dog teeth marks heal).
Generally the clinical signs fluctuate over time
for no apparent reason, and many mildly affected dogs will outgrow the condition before a year of age, although some may have
permanent scars on their face or legs.
«Chronic pancreatitis» means that this inflammation has been present
for a long time and has produced some
permanent scarring in the pancreas.
Although it is rare
for individual macaques to sustain life - threatening wounds as a result of taking part in an inter-troop clash, it is not uncommon
for macaques to sustain wounds that leave
permanent scars.
Some serious injuries can make it difficult or impossible
for you to work, or you may have
permanent scars that affect your self - confidence.
Now an owner may only be liable
for double damages
for injuries caused by their dog only if a dog bites a person with «sufficient force to break the skin and cause
permanent physical
scarring, or disfigurement» if the owner knew the dog had previously done so.
We can make a claim
for your lost wages (past and future), the cost of your medical expenses (past and future), past and future pain and suffering and a claim
for any
permanent physical disfigurement - this could be
scarring or loss of limb.
Many victims of dog bites are placed at increased risk
for developing an infection and left to suffer from nerve damage and
permanent scarring.
Permanency: If you have a
permanent disfigurement,
for example,
scarring from road rash, a bone that never healed right and sticks out or you will forever walk with a limp, your case may be valuable.
Workers» compensation funds can provide substantial payments
for permanent disfigurement or
scars, vocational retraining if the injury prevents the worker from returning to their original job and death benefits
for immediate family members if the worker was killed on the job.
Massachusetts workers can receive workers» compensation benefits
for any disfigurement (s) and / or loss of function of a body part that occur as a result of an injury while at work — such as
permanent scarring on the face, neck or arms — and are also entitled to benefits if an injury caused partial or
permanent loss of function to any part of their body, such as their arms or legs.
Permanent scarring and disfigurement can lead to emotional trauma that can affect you
for months, years, or the remainder of your life.
Some dog bites,
for example, can cause disfigurement and
permanent scarring.
When an accident or injury has left a person deformed or disfigured, e.g., by
scars or other
permanent effects on personal appearance, the injured person (the «plaintiff») may be able to collect damages
for any mental suffering that arises due to awareness of the disfigurement.
Compensation is sought
for damages that can include pain and suffering from physical injuries,
permanent disfigurement and
scars, and psychological injuries including fright, shock, and PTSD.
It is not uncommon
for these accidents to result in traumatic brain injuries, fractures, sprains, dislocations and lacerations resulting in
permanent scars.
You can only sue
for pain and suffering if your injury results in one of these examples: a body part loss, major disfigurement or
scarring, a displaced fracture, a loss of a fetus,
permanent injury to a body part or organ such that it can't heal normally, and death.