Omaha Disfigurement Attorney
Legally Reviewed By: Robert M. Knowles
Attorney & Partner At Knowles Law Firm
When the unexpected happens, moving forward and returning to your daily routine can be difficult. Whether caused by an accident or someone else’s actions, the scars left behind—visible and unseen—can affect your self-esteem, professional opportunities, and relationships. If you’re facing this life-altering reality, seeking fair compensation for medical costs, rehabilitation, and emotional distress may help you move forward. We understand how overwhelming this process can feel and are here to guide you every step of the way.
At Knowles Law Firm, we have over 55 years of experience helping individuals just like you secure fair resolutions in Nebraska personal injury cases. Our history includes multi-million dollar settlements, showcasing our dedication to achieving meaningful outcomes for our clients.
What Is Disfigurement and How Does It Impact Your Life?
Typically, disfigurement is a change in a person’s appearance that will have been intensely and persistently harmed due to congenital disability, disease, or another injury. Some examples of disfigurement include scarring, burns, changes in skin texture, unusually shaped parts of the body, or a missing or partially missing limb.
How Does Disfigurement Affect a Victim’s Life?
It’s common for disfigurement to lead to depression, issues with body image, and worries about how others will perceive or react to the individual’s appearance. There are often strains on many aspects of a person’s life after an incident resulting in disfigurement, including limitations on professional and work life, while creating social bonds, and in social and romantic relationships.
Can Disfigurement Be Cosmetically Fixed?
Disfigurement can be minimized through restorative and plastic surgery, but it cannot always be entirely removed. Additionally, as restoration is not always considered medically necessary, it may not always be covered by insurance. This means that disfigurement can lead to financial burdens and significant out-of-pocket costs due to no fault of the victim.
If you face disfigurement due to another person’s negligent actions, we encourage you to file a personal injury claim and get support from an attorney, such as one of the dedicated lawyers at Knowles Law Firm.
What Compensation Can You Seek for Disfigurement?
If you have been in an accident that led to disfigurement and any other damages, you may be eligible to receive compensation.
Any of the following losses may qualify for complete financial recovery:
- Medical expenses, including surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, ambulance fees, physical therapy, and future care
- Physical, occupational, and psychological therapies
- Loss of income or loss of wage-earning capacity
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Both economic and non-economic damages qualify for compensation, so don’t hesitate to share your experiences with your dedicated attorney. Economic damages are losses with explicit and objective monetary value, while non-economic damages are those with less objective value. Pain and suffering, for example, can be challenging to quantify.
Steps to Take After a Disfigurement Incident
After an accident, moving forward and deciding what steps to take next can be challenging. However, we at Knowles Law Firm have extensive experience handling personal injury claims of many types, so we have the resources and recommendations to provide guidance and significant support. If you are facing disfigurement due to another person’s harmful actions, we encourage you to consider the following:
Seek Medical Attention
After your accident, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Not only will your medical team help identify causes and treatment plans for your disfigurement, but seeking adequate care will also help your legal case. Victims who prioritize their health and well-being are more likely to be taken seriously and viewed positively by juries and court personnel. If you need assistance finding a medical provider, don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Stay Offline
We encourage our clients to stay off social media and avoid posting online. Comments, pictures, videos, and text posts can all be used against you in a court of law, so sharing as little information about your life as possible can limit the knowledge you give to the other side.
Avoid Discussing Your Case With Others
You should refrain from discussing your legal matters with anyone, including friends and family, with the only exception being your lawyer. When you retain an attorney, you have more control over your privacy and can discuss your case with that legal representative.
Collect Evidence
Pay stubs, medical bills, receipts, photos, videos, witness statements, and other relevant information can improve your case. If there’s any information you can’t collect, tell your attorney. They may be able to conduct a thorough investigation and gather evidence for you.
Only Share Limited Information With Insurance
If you need to speak with an insurance provider at any point during your claim, only share the information they require you to provide. Avoid clarification and add additional details. Whenever possible, have your attorney speak with insurance instead.
We encourage you to speak with an attorney from Knowles Law Firm for more assistance with your case. When you retain us, you can focus on healing and recovering from your accident instead of spending your energy on legal matters.
Let Knowles Law Firm Fight for the Justice You Deserve. Call Us at (402) 431-9000 for a Free Case Evaluation Today.
Contact an Omaha Disfigurement Attorney from Knowles Law Firm
Dealing with the physical and emotional effects of disfigurement is challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Knowles Law Firm, we bring over 55 years of experience and a proven track record of multi-million dollar settlements to every case. We understand the complexities of disfigurement cases and are committed to helping you identify every possible avenue for compensation, including economic and non-economic damages.
When you choose us, you’ll receive personalized attention, guidance through each step of your case, and fierce advocacy to secure the compensation you deserve. If you’re ready to take the next step, call us at (402) 431-9000 or use our contact form.
About Our Attorney
Robert M. Knowles
Attorney & Partner at Knowles Law Firm
Robert has tried cases in both state and federal courts and was selected as one of the top 100 litigation lawyers in Nebraska for 2014 by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Less than 1.5 percent of lawyers nationally are selected for this recognition. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating an attorney can obtain. He was also selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2019 Top Rated Lawyer.
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