Orange County Bruises and Lacerations Lawyer

A severe bruise can indicate many types of serious injuries, necessitating the need for x-rays, c-scans, or MRI’s, to diagnose the underlying conditions. Other than that, a bruise will usually heal on its own.

What Helps a Laceration or Bruise After a Car Accident?

The most important thing to do to help a car accident victim with a laceration or bruise is to control bleeding and avoid moving the person until an ambulance can arrive on the scene. In some high impact collisions, the person may be trapped in the vehicle and require excavation by a rescue team. In such cases, it may still be possible to assist with controlling blood loss and to reduce the effects of shock by speaking slowly and softly to help keep the person calm. If the victim is shivering, try to find a blanket or jacket to comfort them.

How Long Does It Take a Laceration or Bruise to Heal?

Small lacerations and bruises will usually heal on their own within a couple of days. Large lacerations can take months or even years to heal completely and require multiple surgeries to improve the cosmetic result and to reduce pain from keloids and other types of painful scar tissue that’s developed both internally and externally. This process can last for many years, and in some cases the scarring and/or pain is permanent.

How Much Is a Bruise or Laceration Claim Worth?

It probably wouldn’t make sense at all to make a claim for a small cut or bruise that heals on its own within days because it would probably cost more to make the claim than you would be likely to collect. On the other hand, claims for lacerations that cause permanent scarring to the face can be worth millions of dollars. How much these claims are worth depends on how large and disfiguring the scar is, the age and gender of the victim, and the type of work they do. For example, a claim for a facial scar would be worth much more for a 20-year-old professional model than for a 70-year-old retired plumber. This is because there would be a lifetime of lost earnings at a very high rate for the young model, that could not be claimed by the retired plumber. Every case is different, that’s why it’s important to work with an Orange County lacerations and bruises attorney that knows exactly how to maximize the value of your particular case.

Contact an Orange County Bruises and Lacerations Lawyer

You can count on your Orange County bruises and lacerations lawyers to know how to collect the largest amount of money possible to pay for medical treatment, reimburse you for your lost earnings, and compensate you for your pain, suffering, and mental anguish. We’ll launch a thorough investigation of your case, ensuring that we have the evidence to present a strong case on your behalf. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and our legal strategy so you will have a complete understanding of all issues. Please call (888) 965-3827 today to make an appointment.