Facial Injuries in a Car Accident

Facial injuries are some of the hardest to heal from after a car crash. A motorist could suffer various injuries when their airbag deploys with too much force or they slam their face on the dash. These injuries are not only painful, but they can also leave someone with lingering disabilities and poor vision. Contact Hoy Law today to discuss your accident and whether you can seek compensation for a facial injury. We can discuss how much to request in economic and non-economic damages. Below, we look at common facial injuries suffered in a crash.

Facial Laceration

A motorist can suffer a laceration when pieces of glass or metal slice into their skin. Sometimes plastics or metals are expelled along with an airbag, which results in cuts around the face.

Cuts should not be difficult to treat. At the hospital, a doctor can clean the wound and then use stitches to close it. However, any facial cut or abrasion can become infected or leave someone with unsightly scars. You can struggle with serious mental health problems when suffering a disfiguring injury like this. We can usually request pain and suffering and emotional distress damages when a person’s face is disfigured.

Orbital Fracture

The bones in your eye socket are called orbital bones. You can break in a car accident. There is a risk the bone will damage the eye, so go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Cheekbone Fracture

A broken cheekbone is a common injury. Any fracture is quite painful, and there is not much a doctor can do to promote healing. You will probably need to wait for the broken bone to heal on its own.

Dislocated Jaw

A person’s jaw can be slammed out of alignment, making it impossible to speak or eat. Your doctor might need to wire the jaw shut to help it heal. This is a significant injury which can prevent people from working for months as they wait for the bone to heal.

Impaired Vision

A motorist might notice their vision is impaired after a crash. You might experience blurred vision which does not go away after days or weeks. Some of the problems include retinal detachment, scratched corneas, or damage to the nerve at the back of the eye.

Nerve Damage

Some motorists suffer nerve damage in their face. The result is a “drooping” appearance which can impact a person’s self-esteem. You might not want to go outside or see friends and family. Damaged nerves can sometimes heal, although you might need surgery.

Facial Burns

An airbag can expel hot gases, which might burn a motorist’s face. A first-degree burn is superficial, like a sunburn, which should heal on its own. But second-degree burns might require more intervention to prevent permanent disfigurement.

Call Our Sioux Falls Car Accident Lawyer for Help

In a free consultation, a lawyer at Hoy Law can discuss how much to request for a facial injury. We usually request money for medical bills, car repairs, and lost wages. Non-economic damages cover the mental anguish a facial injury causes. Schedule a free consultation with a Sioux Falls car accident lawyer today.

Source:

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25075-orbital-fractures