Alexandria Scarring & Disfigurement Lawyer

The Average Settlement for Disfiguring Scars in Alexandria, Louisiana

There is no such thing as an average settlement for disfiguring scars because most settlements are not reported to the public. Therefore, you cannot calculate an average if you do not have the data. Every personal injury case that involves scars or disfigurement is different and can settle for a different amount. The amount you could recover for your disfigurement case will depend on the unique facts of your situation.

Here are some of the common categories of monetary damages that people pursue for wounds that cause scars or disfigurement in Alexandria, Louisiana:

• Lost income. You might be unable to work while recuperating from your injuries and medical treatments. If you did not get paid the total amount of your wages or salary, you have a financial loss that can get added to your injury claim.
• Decreased future income. Severe wounds that cause disfigurement can lead to a loss of function, chronic pain, and other impairments that can reduce the amount of money you could earn in the future.
• Medical expenses for treatment of the initial injury. Typically, one can recover the reasonable cost of the healthcare services needed to treat the wound.
• Medical costs to treat the disfigurement or scars. People often need medical intervention like plastic surgery, scar revision surgery, treatment of contractures, physical therapy, or prosthetic devices for these severe injuries.
• Disfigurement or scarring. Developing extensive scars or getting disfigured can damage a person’s body image. In this situation, it is not uncommon for the injured person to develop depression, suicidal ideation, and other psychological and emotional conditions.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Getting injured in a horrific crash that caused disfigurement or large scars can cause a person to develop PTSD that can last for years or a lifetime.
• Pain and suffering. This category is in addition to getting one’s medical bills paid. These monetary damages focus on the physical discomfort, inconvenience, and emotional distress of getting injured.

You are likely looking for a law firm that can go after and win significant settlements and verdicts. Here are a few examples of results we have won for our clients:

• $7,000,000.00 – Judgment for an injured 18-wheeler driver
• $1,611,000.00 – Trial verdict for a collision resulting in spinal injuries
• $2,000,000.00 – Auto accident resulting in spinal cord injuries
• $1,750,000.00 – Passenger injured at a defective railroad crossing

If you’ve been injured, our personal injury lawyers in Alexandria will fight to help you pursue maximum compensation.