Scars, burns and other permanent skin injuries are considered disfigurement. These marks can have a serious impact on someone’s self-esteem, and therefore their quality of life and mental health. If your appearance has been permanently altered due to someone else’s negligence, then you deserve compensation for your pain and suffering.
Many serious accidents, such as car accidents or motorcycle accidents, can cause disfigurement or scarring. Unfortunately, these marks can be a painful reminder of your accident, therefore triggering PTSD, depression, or anxiety. Additionally, these marks can hinder your future job or love prospects, having a serious impact on your quality of life.
Serious scarring near joints can actually cause lessened mobility or loss of mobility. Damage done to your muscle tissue or other soft tissue in your skin can cause you to experience physical pain.