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Laceration Injury Lawyers

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Cuts and lacerations can occur for a variety of reasons, from workplace accidents to vehicle collisions, and dog bites. In severe cases, treatments can require lengthy hospital stays and victims may be left with permanent scarring. The laceration attorneys at Sobo & Sobo have over 50 years of experience winning settlements for victims across New York, New Jersey and Chicago, IL. Call 855-468-7626 or contact a laceration attorney online to schedule a free consultation and explore the value of your case. 

Injuries Covered in Laceration Injury Lawsuits

Lacerations occur when the body’s soft tissue is slashed or torn open. Minor lacerations can be treatable in a home environment. However, deep lacerations can cause serious pain and damage to tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Deep lacerations require medical attention sooner rather than later to best prevent infection. Common types of laceration accidents victims seek compensation for include: 

  • Cut lacerations are the most common type of lacerations suffered in car accidents. Cut lacerations occur when a sharp object, such as glass or metal, cuts through the skin.
  • Split lacerations are some of the most excruciating and severe injuries, occurring when two object crush the same area of the body. The nature of the compression causes the skin and muscle tissues to tear open.
  • Grinding compression lacerations occur when an object grazes the skin, causing it to raise and peel back. The tissue underneath tears as the epidermis is badly compromised.
  • Overstretching injuries occur when an object strikes the skin at an angle. The object pushes or pulls the skin upon impact until it tears. Over-stretching typically results in deep cuts that expose multiple layers of tissue.

Examples of Negligence in Laceration Lawsuits

Establecer la responsabilidad de un accidente que provoca laceraciones y cicatrices depende de las circunstancias que rodean el incidente. Es imperativo que se reúnan todas las pruebas posibles para este tipo de reclamaciones. Trabajar con un abogado con experiencia puede asegurar toda la información necesaria se recoge para establecer la responsabilidad y fortalecer una reclamación contra una parte para probar:

  • El acusado debía a la víctima un deber de cuidado
  • El demandado fue negligente en su deber de diligencia
  • Las acciones del acusado provocaron lesiones a la víctima 

Scenarios where negligence is often involved in laceration accidents include:

Workplace Accidents

Millions of workers suffer preventable workplace injuries every year. Statistics differ from study to study, but lacerations and cuts often rank as the second or third most frequent workplace injury. Approximately 30% of nonfatal workplace injuries involve cuts or lacerations. Laceration injuries that frequently occur in the workplace most commonly involve the following hazards/causes:

  • Falta de procedimientos de seguridad establecidos
  • Formación inadecuada
  • No usar guantes resistentes a los cortes o usar guantes inadecuados para la tarea.
  • Utilizar una herramienta inadecuada para una tarea o utilizar una herramienta de forma incorrecta.
  • Herramientas en mal estado (mango agrietado o roto, hoja desafilada, resbaladiza por exposición a una sustancia, etc.)
  • Ausencia o ajuste incorrecto de la protección durante el uso de una herramienta
  • Mala iluminación o visibilidad reducida

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, an employer/business has a duty of care to keep all employees safe in the workplace. This includes enforcing federally regulated safety standards and providing any necessary safety equipment to each employee. When employers fail to comply, and laceration accidents  Failing to adhere to these regulations can result in a court ruling they were negligent in their duty of care. 

New York State lawfully requires employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide payment for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and partial wage reimbursement if a person suffers an injury in the scope of employment. All workers are eligible to apply for this form of compensation whether or not their own negligence contributed to the accident.

Accidentes de tráfico

Lacerations are common injuries in auto accidents due to shards of debris being flung around during a collision. Anyone using a public road has a duty to avoid injuring other road users where feasibly possible. When someone suffers lacerations from involvement in a motor vehicle accident, they may be able to claim compensation for the pain and suffering they experienced. If a driver or pedestrian fails to comply with traffic laws and causes an accident, it is likely that a court will hold them liable for any resulting laceration injuries.

Dog Bite Accidents

Dog bites can cause severe to permanent laceration injuries. For example, in New York, owners of previously adjudicated dangerous dogs are liable for victim medical and veterinary costs. For any other damages, the victim must prove that the dog had a dangerous tendency to fight people, and the owner was aware of their dog’s violent nature. If a dog owner made no effort to warn the victim, or take any steps to prevent its aggression, the defendant is likely to be found guilty for any resulting laceration injuries.

Costs Covered by Laceration Settlements

Los casos de lesiones por laceración varían ampliamente en valor, y la mejor manera de construir la demanda más fuerte para la compensación máxima es buscar la ayuda de un abogado de calidad.

Todas las demandas por lesiones personales son únicas, y las cantidades concedidas dependen de las circunstancias que rodean a la lesión. No hay dos lesiones por laceración que sean iguales desde el punto de vista de la valoración de un acuerdo legal. Hay factores significativos que intervienen en la determinación de los asentamientos en estas demandas por lesiones:

  • Age: Compensation values are typically greater the younger a person is
  • Permanency: A permanent scar or debilitation from the laceration will have greater value than a wound that heals without scarring
  • Location: The more visible the laceration/scar, the greater the value of the claim will be 
  • Severity: The more severe the injury, the greater the claim value 

Por ejemplo, una pequeña laceración facial en un niño suele tener más valor que una pequeña laceración en un brazo en un adulto.

Los valores que pueden esperarse de una indemnización por lesiones por laceración incluyen:

  • Todos los gastos médicos pasados, presentes y futuros relacionados con la lesión
  • Indemnización por daños y perjuicios físicos y psíquicos
  • Angustia mental o trauma
  • Costes por pérdida de ingresos, tanto pasados como futuros, si la víctima pierde la capacidad de trabajar.

Contact a Laceration Injury Attorney Near You

Victims can contact a laceration injury attorney to discuss their case in a free consultation by calling 855-468-7626, or by reaching out online. Sobo & Sobo has over 50 years of winning for clients with personal injury, auto accident, and workplace accident lawsuits. Contact them today for a free consultation and more information about how they may help.

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