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If you have suffered a laceration injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, we can help you claim personal injury compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.
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A laceration is a skin wound that occurs by tearing the skin, muscle or other soft body tissues. They can vary in severity from a superficial cut or graze that only affects the top layers of the skin to deep wounds that extend into the tissues underneath. Lacerations are often the result of blunt trauma. They carry a risk of infection and may need medical care and stitches. Deep cuts may also cause permanent scarring.
Many accidents could cause lacerations, such as workplace injuries, car crashes, medical mistakes and assaults with a weapon. If another party caused your wound through negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
To find out if you have a valid laceration claim, please call us on 0800 470 0474 for free legal advice. The personal injury solicitors we work with will assess your case and answer all your questions without any obligation to proceed. You can also request a call back by using our online claim form.
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Lacerations are skin injuries that typically result from blunt force and may also affect the underlying tissues like muscles and nerves. There can be various types of lacerations, including:
If you suffered a laceration due to someone else’s actions, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. Please continue to read this article to learn more about the claims process and your chance of making a successful laceration claim.
Lacerations can vary in severity, and they could be due to various factors, such as blunt force trauma, sharp objects and surgical procedures. They are one of the most straightforward medical conditions to diagnose and have some key features, including:
Treatment depends on the severity and location of the injury. The general steps for treating a laceration involve:
If the laceration is severe and bleeding does not stop, you should seek immediate medical attention. Your doctor may use several methods to close the wound, such as:
Most lacerations result in some degree of scarring as the body repairs the injured tissue. The appearance of scars can vary, and they can be permanent or heal over time. If a dirty or rusty object caused the laceration, you may also need a tetanus shot if your tetanus vaccination is not up to date.
The easiest way to find out if you could make a personal injury claim is through a free consultation with a legal adviser. They will ask you a few questions about your situation to determine whether:
Proving a duty of care is something that your solicitor will do on your behalf. That is typically easier than you would think and involves legislation such as:
If you have a valid laceration injury claim, your solicitor will offer you a no win no fee* service and guide you through all the steps of the claims process.
To make a successful personal injury compensation claim, you need evidence to prove how you were injured and how this has affected your life. The type of proof you may use to support your claim could include:
Your personal injury lawyer will review any evidence you have and help you gather everything you need to start your claim.
If you’ve suffered a laceration in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could claim compensation. Furthermore, you could make a claim even if you were partially to blame for the injury. In this case, you will receive a reduced compensation amount to reflect your part of the fault.
Some common scenarios that could lead to a claim for a laceration include:
Accidents at work. Such injuries are common in industries that use sharp tools or heavy machinery, such as cutting machines. Employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their employees and minimising the risk of such accidents. They must provide proper training, protective equipment and safety measures. Otherwise, they may be liable for laceration compensation.
Road traffic accidents. Car accidents may cause laceration injuries due to shattered glass and sharp metal edges upon impact. You could receive compensation if someone else caused the crash through dangerous or careless driving.
Criminal assaults. Victims of violent attacks may suffer deep wounds from knives, broken bottles, or other sharp objects the attacker may use. You could claim laceration or scar compensation through the CICA if you were the victim of a violent crime.
Accidents in public. Slips, trips and falls are the most common accidents in public places like shops or restaurants. Such accidents are due to hazards like wet floors and uneven pavements and are mostly preventable.
Sports accidents. Sports injuries often include deep cuts when athletes collide or come into contact with sports equipment. If proper safety measures were not in place or you received faulty equipment, you may be eligible to claim.
Medical negligence. Mistakes during surgical procedures or medical treatments can also cause lacerations. A surgeon’s error or a failure to follow proper medical protocols can lead to deep incisions or cuts, potentially causing severe harm to the patient.
Lacerations can have several long-term consequences for the victim. Depending on their severity and what caused them, these could include:
A personal injury lawyer could help you to claim compensation for your suffering and how your injury has impacted your life.
Below, we have answered a few of the most common questions we receive from claimants about making a laceration claim. For more information about the personal injury claims process, do not hesitate to get in touch with a legal adviser to discuss your claim. To do so, call free on 0800 470 0474 or request a call back.
The time limit to claim for a laceration is usually three years, starting from the date of the accident, under the Limitation Act 1980. Several exceptions could apply to your case:
In every claim, compensation is paid on a case-by-case basis. How much you could receive depends on the severity of your injury and how it has affected your life. The amount of compensation is calculated based on two types of damages:
According to the Judicial College guidelines, you could be entitled to the following laceration compensation awards:
If you are entitled to compensation, you will receive a 100% no win no fee service. Under this arrangement, you don’t need to pay any legal fees upfront to start your claim. Furthermore, if your case is unsuccessful, you do not have to pay anything at all to your injury lawyer.
If you make a no win no fee claim, you do not have to worry about legal charges and disbursement incurred during the claims process either. If you lose, these will be covered by the After the Event (ATE) insurance included in your agreement. The ATE also covers all the costs incurred by the defendant, so you will not be left out of pocket.
To find out if you have a valid laceration claim, call 0800 470 0474 today for a free case assessment. You could also enter your details into our online claim form to receive a call back from an experienced legal adviser.