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When someone goes to a beauty salon, they expect to walk away feeling beautiful. Unfortunately, salon accidents happen, some of which can result in permanent disfigurement. If you are looking for a permanent disfigurement lawsuit attorney, it is important to hire someone with a specialized background in these complex cases.
What do you need for a catastrophic injury case after permanent disfigurement in a salon accident?
As with any personal injury claim, the key to success in suing for a permanent disfigurement case is to prove negligence. A victim must prove that their injury resulted from the negligent actions of the salon owner or its employees, or perhaps the manufacturer of the products being used.
Kimberly Raab, partner at Virginia personal injury law firm Burnett & Williams, has helped many clients facing permanent disfigurement lawsuits navigate the difficulty of these cases. She notes that some of the most frequent examples of salon negligence involve the improper use of salon tools.
“Salon tools are dangerous and sharp, and if they aren’t used properly, they can cause harm,” Raab explains. “If a salon professional is careless with how they use their tools, this could be an example of negligence. Salons are also expected to uphold high standards of sanitation, and if tools aren’t properly sanitized between clients, this could lead to the spread of infection.”
It is also important to remember that salon professionals work with potentially dangerous chemicals. Although these chemicals are safe when used in accordance with the product directions, using them outside of those recommended guidelines can easily cause injury to salon customers.
“For example, if too much of a chemical is used for the service, is used on (or accidentally comes into contact with) other parts of the body than its intended use, or is contaminated with other chemicals that cause a reaction, this could constitute negligence,” explains Raab.
Another common example of negligence that can cause a salon injury is a lack of proper training. Being a beautician requires specialized training and certification. All states require technicians, cosmetologists, barbers, and other salon professionals to display their active license in a conspicuous location. If a salon employs workers who are not certified or whose licenses have expired, the salon could be found liable for any injuries caused by those unlicensed employees.
What a personal injury lawyer will bring to your scarring and disfigurement case
Unfortunately, it can often be difficult to prove negligence in a salon injury case.
“A salon may attempt to claim that the victim was responsible for their injuries,” explains Raab. “For instance, they may claim that the victim suddenly jolted when they were told to stay still, or that they had a pre-existing condition or cut that contributed to the injury.”
Because of this difficulty, it is important to hire a skilled personal injury lawyer, like Raab and her team at Burnett & Williams, to handle your salon injury case. Your lawyer will review your case, gather evidence, and stand up for your rights against the insurance company to get you the compensation you deserve for your catastrophic injuries.
The core of a personal injury settlement or jury award is often medical bills, which can easily add up to thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
“If you’re injured in a salon, it’s important to seek medical treatment right away,” explains Raab. “Whether your injury is from a cut, a severe burn, or something else, immediate medical attention can help mitigate the damage and hopefully prevent your injuries from affecting you beyond your appearance.”
Beyond medical treatment, many victims of permanent disfigurement from accidents in salons receive plastic surgery or reconstructive surgery to fix any noticeable scarring and disfigurement. If a victim is permanently disfigured due to the negligence of a salon or technician, they should not have to foot the bill themselves to restore their appearance.
“Reconstructive surgery after a salon accident isn’t a matter of vanity,” says Raab. “Disfigurement could interfere significantly with a person’s social life, or it may be medically necessary to repair damage to restore healthy vision, breathing, or quality of life.”
If a victim has to take significant time off from work for medical treatment or reconstructive surgery, they may also face significant lost wages.
“Taking time off of work to recover is expensive,” explains Raab. “And if you’re in a line of work that’s heavily dependent on your appearance, your future earning potential may be reduced by permanent disfigurement. You deserve to be compensated for future losses as well.”
Another major component of a personal injury settlement resulting from a salon injury is pain and suffering.
“It’s important to remember that salons are working near some of the most sensitive areas of the body, including the face, hands, and feet,” says Raab. “If these body parts are injured, the pain can be severe or potentially even chronic. That’s not to mention the mental anguish that victims suffer from having their appearance significantly or permanently disfigured by their injuries.”
Hire Burnett & Williams to be your personal injury attorneys for your permanent disfigurement lawsuit
“If you or a loved one needs a permanent disfigurement lawsuit attorney, contact us today for a free consultation,” concludes Raab. “Our personal injury attorneys review your case and determine if we’re the right fit to be your legal representation and fight to get you fair compensation for your injury.”
