Scars & Disfigurements

Scars and Disfigurements Attorney in York: Know Your Rights

A serious accident can lead to lifelong limitations, and many times it can leave behind permanent reminders in the form of scars and disfigurements. People who suffer from scars or disfigurements from an accident often deal with psychological trauma such as anxiety, depression, and loss of self-esteem.

If you or someone you love has been in an accident that has left you with scars and/or a disfigurement, contact an attorney at Dale E. Anstine to answer your questions, free of charge. We may not be able to take away the constant reminders of the accident, but we can help you get the compensation needed for your medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

We’re here to take the burden off you, and to assist with the insurance calls, the doctor’s appointments, medical bills and more. 

Scars and Disfigurement Causes 

A scar on your face or part of your body can impact all facets of your life. From your job to your social life -your confidence in facing the world may never be the same. It may impact those you love the most as well, such as your spouse or your children. 

Unfortunately, many people suffer from accidents that lead to scars. Some more common accidents involving scarring include: 

• Auto accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Fires or explosions
• Falls
• Defective Products
• Dog or other animal bite or attacks

Compensation for Scars or Disfigurements

Medical costs can be extensive for the victim of scarring and disfigurement. These include the initial surgeries, as well as the extensive follow-up care, like skin grafts or reconstructive surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, the victim may need to have pins, screws, or plates inserted  to stabilize bones. 

Due to the emotional trauma of this type of injury, the victim may also require counselling. And when it comes to income, It may be impossible to return to work. 

If the scar or disfigurement occurred as the result of a workplace accident, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. In Pennsylvania, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Workers’ comp goes into effect on day one of your employment. The coverage is no fault, meaning benefits are provided regardless of who is to blame. 

Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania entitles you to several benefits after your injury, including:

• Coverage for medical expenses
• Total disability compensation 
• Permanent injury payments
• Partial disability benefits 

Workers’ compensation has its own set of rules and even its own court system. Don’t try to navigate that system alone. An experienced scar and disfigurement attorney at Dale E. Anstine will make sure you get the workers’ comp benefits you deserve. 

Scars and disfigurement victims who were injured outside of work, as the result of someone else’s actions, may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim. They can seek recovery of economic damages for things like medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning potential, and out of pocket expenses.

Our personal injury attorneys can also help a victim pursue damages for non-economic damages, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Psychological or psychiatric harm
• Loss of consortium—including spousal companionship and support

Contact a Scar and Disfigurement Attorney in York, PA Right Away!

Scars and disfigurements take a heavy toll on the victim and their families;  physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Victims may face continual medical treatment and the need for psychological therapy. They may lose the ability to continue their career, or even work at all. 

Insurance companies representing the negligent party will do their best to limit any financial compensation paid out to the victim. Insurance adjusters will attempt to get injured people to accept settlements that usually fall short of a victim’s future needs, and lawyers for the insurance company often seek ways to diminish or deny liability. 

Don’t sign anything. Remember, insurance companies are looking out for their bottom line-not you.

Before you sign anything, give us a call. If you’ve suffered scars or disfigurement due to an accident, you need to reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney at Dale E. Anstine right away. 

Our law firm has been practicing personal injury law in York and Adams counties for decades. Let us focus on your scar or disfigurement case while you recover from your injuries. We do not charge a fee for representation unless we win your case for you, so reach out today for help.