Disfigurement Injuries

Disfigurement refers to any injury that permanently alters or deforms the victim’s appearance significantly. Such disfigurements can be the result of loss of limbs, burns, or scarring. They cause psychological problems for the victim on top of the physical problems usually associated with these injuries. It is widely reported that the victims often suffer from depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety whenever they have to interact with strangers.

Yes. You are entitled to seek compensation if you can prove that someone’s negligent or reckless action caused the injury resulting in the disfigurement. Under Canadian law, you are eligible to claim compensation for both physical and psychological damages in such cases. It is widely acknowledged that the disfigurement results in severely detrimental effects on the victim’s professional and personal life. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you build a strong claim for compensation with the insurance providers on your behalf. If necessary, he can also represent you in court, fighting for maximum compensation on your behalf. At Nanda and Associate Lawyers, our personal injury lawyers can provide you with the necessary legal counsel and assistance.

Both major amputations, such as the loss of an entire limb, and minor amputations, such as the loss of a portion of a toe, fall under this category. Even after the amputation, many victims suffer from further complications such as phantom limb syndrome or heterotopic ossification. Phantom limb syndrome refers to the victim still experiencing sensation, typically pain, in the amputated limb. Heterotopic ossification refers to the formation of bone tissue outside the skeletal area. In the case of amputees, bone tissue might continue to grow in the area where the limb was amputated. Both these symptoms can last for many years after the amputation.

In a disfigurement injury, you can claim compensation for economic as well as non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to tangible expenses such as medical expenses and income loss. Non-economic damages refer to non-quantifiable costs associated with the injury, such as pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and emotional distress. Non-economic damages are crucial in a disfigurement claim. The types of compensation you can apply for are:

• Medical expenses.
• Rehabilitation costs.
• Lost wages.
• Property damage.
• Pain and suffering.
• Additional compensation for any other out-of-pocket expenses.

This is a common defence strategy employed by most defendants in personal injury claims in Canada. Under Canadian law, the principle of contributory negligence refers to attributing partial liability to the victim in a personal injury claim. This sometimes works in favour of the victim. Even if the victim was partially responsible for the accident, he can still pursue the personal injury claim against the defendants for a reduced but significant amount of compensation. However, most defendants also employ the same argument against any personal injury claims from the victims. By claiming that the victim was at least partially responsible for their injury, the defendants are hoping to reduce the amount of compensation in the final order. At Nanda and Associate Lawyers, our personal injury lawyers can help you fight against such strategies and obtain maximum compensation in your case.

All personal injury claims fall under civil law. Also, the cause of the injury will determine whether it is a civil or criminal matter. If the injury occurred in an accident because of someone’s negligence or recklessness, then it is a civil matter. You can pursue a civil lawsuit against the defendant for damages. However, an amputation injury might also attract criminal charges if the cause of the injury was a criminal offence, such as an aggravated assault or stabbing. This means that while the prosecution proceeds with the criminal charges against the perpetrator, you can also pursue a civil suit for damages. Our personal injury lawyer can help you with your civil suit and ensure that you receive justice in court.

Dealing with treatment associated with a serious injury like amputation or disfigurement can be very expensive. Under such circumstances, many victims choose to accept the offer from the defendant or their insurance provider rather than fight for fair compensation in court. If you are worried about legal expenses, you should know that highly reputable firms such as Nanda and Associate Lawyers are ready to take your case on a contingency basis. This means that we only get paid if we win the case for you. Take advantage of our ‘No Win, No Fee’ policy and contact our personal injury lawyers today for assistance in your case.