Oklahoma City Attorneys For Scarring And Disfigurement Injuries
Scarring and disfigurement injuries can be some of the most severe injuries you can suffer in a car or truck accident. They can be extremely painful. In many cases, they can be permanent, resulting in you or your loved one having to change your life to adapt to your disfigurement and the physical limitations it can cause.
At Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm in Oklahoma City, attorneys Marcus A. Gowens and Craig Dawkins understand how much these types of injuries can affect you. Their goal is to help you recover the compensation you need to treat and live with your injury.
Understanding Scarring And Disfigurement Injuries
Scarring occurs when the skin heals after an injury, often leaving a permanent mark. Disfigurement, on the other hand, refers to any alteration in your appearance due to injury, which may include severe scarring, burns or loss of body parts. These injuries can result from various accidents, including high-impact collisions with cars or trucks.
How Can Car And Truck Accidents Cause These Injuries?
Car and truck crashes can lead to scarring and disfigurement through:
- Broken glass: Shattered windshields and vehicle windows can result in severe cuts and lacerations.
- Fires and explosions: Fires and explosions typically occur in these crashes when something compromises the vehicle’s fuel system. Enduring a vehicle fire or explosion can lead to serious burns, some of which can result in permanent damage to the skin.
- High-speed/high-force collision: Crashes that occur when vehicles are speeding, or when a larger vehicle hits a smaller vehicle can crush bones, damage tissue and, in some cases, sever ligaments.
Signs and symptoms of these injuries are often immediately noticeable. That’s why seeking medical attention right away is so crucial. Your doctor can help you identify the issue, understand its severity and offer guidance on how to properly treat it.
Medical Treatment And Long-Term Impact
Medical treatment for scarring and disfigurement can include multiple procedures, including surgeries, skin grafts and physical therapy. Despite these treatments, some injuries may last a lifetime and drastically alter your daily life. Whether these injuries are short-term or long-term, the cost of recovering from them can add up.
Our attorneys don’t believe you should have to pay for this recovery on your own, and they know your insurer may not always cooperate. Call them at our Oklahoma City office at 405-254-8461 to discuss your situation.
Call Our Experienced Oklahoma City Car Accident Attorneys Today
Our attorneys are committed to helping you cover your medical expenses, as well as ease the pain and suffering your injuries have caused you. You can count on them to work tirelessly on your behalf and fight for the security and well-being of you and your family.
Schedule your free consultation today by visiting our contact form page. Call 405-254-8461.