One of the most traumatic types of injury to suffer is one leading to disfigurement. It can cause someone to suffer physically, emotionally, socially, vocationally and financially.Some of the common types of disfigurement occurring in an Illinois accident include:
- burn injuries;
- road rash;
- lacerations;
- loss of motor functions;
- loss of limb; and
- facial injuries.
When it comes to disfiguring injuries, the victim may suffer not only physically but emotionally as well, leading to the need for counseling or other types of therapy. Some types of disfigurement will require long-term care and treatment, which although expensive, may be compensated for if another party caused your injuries through their negligence. When someone else’s negligence causes you to suffer injuries in an Illinois accident, the other party may be held liable through an Illinois personal injury claim. A Chicago personal injury lawyer can meet with you and look over your case to help you determine your options for filing an Illinois personal injury claim. Your attorney can also help you determine what types of compensation to request based on your specific accident. There are many physical and emotional complexities to filing a claim for a disfigurement injury. Learn more about these types of claims by visiting our article library.
When to Hire a Chicago Injury Lawyer
A Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in a personal injury claim in Illinois, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
