Sometimes a car accident in Georgia can cause severe scarring and disfigurement to a victim. If you or a loved one has suffered from disfigurement because of an accident in the Atlanta area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia (Part B)

When a Georgia Accident Results in Disfigurement (Part A)

Sometimes a car accident in Georgia can leave a victim permanently disfigured. Unfortunately, disfigurement can have a profound impact on the rest of the victim's life.

After a car accident in Georgia, a victim's permanent disfigurement may:

prevent them from returning to work or from seeking substantial gainful employment;
have an impact on their social life;
cause emotional suffering and/or trauma; and
necessitate long-term medical care or some form of emotional counseling.

Examples of such a disfigurement may be a burn, scar, or the loss of a limb or body part. If you have suffered from disfigurement after a car accident in Georgia, you shouldn't have to struggle with financial hardship as a result. If the accident involved someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation in a personal injury claim. To file a claim, you can seek help from a Georgia personal injury lawyer.

Burns and Scarring after a Car Accident in Georgia

When someone suffers from burn injuries after a car accident in Georgia, the injuries could result in permanent scarring. This scarring can severely damage the skin and cause dangerous infections.

Because burn scars may cause disfigurement, the medical treatment can be extensive. Such treatment may be costly, painful and cause the victim emotional distress.

Compensation after a Car Accident in Georgia

Compensation that you may be entitled to after a car accident in Georgia can account for:

medical expenses;
any pain that you have suffered; and
any wages that you may have lost.

In cases of disfigurement, medical expenses may include any emergency treatments or surgeries, any emotional or psychological counseling and any future medical costs. If your disfigurement prevents you from returning to work, you may also be compensated for the loss of future wages.

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