Many types of accidents can cause lacerations and bruises, including car accidents, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, and construction accidents. Some lacerations and bruises are minor and can heal on their own, but others may require stitches or surgical repair. Some lacerations and bruises never heal properly, leaving the victim with unsightly permanent scarring, and bruises can indicate the existence of serious internal injuries. It’s important to get proper medical treatment in a timely manner to avoid complications that can worsen these conditions.
When lacerations and bruises are caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another person, it’s possible for victims to collect a substantial amount of compensation. It’s important to hire a personal injury attorney that will have the patience and know-how that will help you bring a strong case that results in a large amount of compensation. An experienced Orange County bruises and lacerations lawyer can help you collect money for medical expenses, current and future lost earnings, pain, suffering, and mental distress. Call the Crockett Law Group today to schedule your free consultation and learn more.
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.
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What Are Lacerations and Bruises?
Lacerations and bruises are traumatic skin injuries that can range from superficial to life-threatening or fatal. A laceration is an open wound from the tearing of soft tissues such as the skin and the layers beneath the skin. Lacerations range greatly in severity from small superficial tears of the skin, to large deep cuts that require immediate medical attention. The danger of infection is of great concern, especially if the laceration was caused by substances that contain contaminants that could quickly breed bacteria. A bruise is a closed wound with an area of discoloration of the skin that’s caused by an impact or blow that ruptures the blood vessels. The bruise itself rarely requires immediate treatment but could indicate the presence of internal injuries, fractures, dislocations, torn ligaments, or other injuries that cannot be seen with the naked eye.How Do You Treat a Laceration or Bruise?
A deep, large laceration requires immediate attention to stop bleeding using direct pressure while awaiting medical assistance. An ambulance should be called, or the person should be immediately transported to an emergency room, whatever is faster. Lacerations are usually treated with stitches or staples to promote proper healing and prevent blood loss. If the laceration is on the face, the cosmetic results are important, so it’s best to have the suturing or stapling done by a plastic surgeon if waiting will not present a danger to the person’s health. If a facial laceration heals with a disfiguring scar, there plastic surgery techniques that can be used after healing that may improve appearance.![Orange County Bruises and Lacerations Lawyer Orange County bruises and lacerations lawyer reviewing a case.](https://crockettlawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Crockett-Orange-County-bruises-lacerations-lawyer.jpg)