Facial Disfigurement Lawyers NY - Workers' Compensation Law Firm, OGA

Facial injuries can cause lifelong medical concerns. Immediately contacting a lawyer after an accident helps workers to document their recovery efforts and track their expenses. Our lawyers can guide the process to prevent people from accepting inadequate settlements or paying medical costs covered by their compensation claim.

Workers' Compensation Facial Disfigurement and Scarring Injury Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews, Serving Hudson Valley Clients for 45 Years

What Are Facial Disfigurements?

Facial disfigurement can occur from a range of accidents that cause facial trauma. Workplace injuries can include burns from chemicals or fires. Damage to bones or soft tissue may result after a fall. Some may have cuts or other trauma that leaves scarring and damage to the muscles, nerves, or tissue. The injury may cause permanent scars or other types of permanent facial disfigurement. If an injured worker has a permanent facial disfigurement from an accident at work, there can be a claim for a monetary award. Some accidents may also cause a traumatic brain injury.

Who Qualifies for Benefits?

A facial disfigurement caused by an at-work accident will qualify the individual for workers' compensation. Minor incidents may only require medical care and not prevent people from returning to work. The ability to return to the job should not stop someone from filing a workers' compensation claim. Any facial injury could require additional treatment to manage the scarring and prevent infection. Filing a claim ensures the worker does not have to pay for their medical bills.

Why is Having a Lawyer Important?

Hiring an OGA Workers' Compensation facial disfigurement lawyer protects workers from this form of severe injury. Facial injuries can cause lifelong medical concerns. Immediately contacting a lawyer after an accident helps workers to document their recovery efforts and track their expenses. A lawyer can guide the process to prevent people from accepting inadequate settlements or paying medical costs covered by their compensation claim.

How Much are the Benefits?

Traditional workers' compensation benefits replace two-thirds of the weekly wage of the injured employee for any full-time hours lost due to an injury. Workers receive partial compensation if able to work part-time after the accident as they recover and transition back to full-time employment. The medical benefits of workers' compensation also cover all medical costs related to the injury. These coverages can include immediate emergency care, follow-up appointments, and future services. Compensation benefits also include transportation costs to and from medical visits.

Facial Scarring

Facial injuries may require surgery or treatments to reduce the disfigurement or minimize scarring. The procedures may need to happen months or longer after the accident to allow time to heal. Despite the delay, workers' compensation will still cover the cost.

Facial injury victims can receive additional compensation through a Schedule Loss of Use award. This payment helps those who lose the use of specific body parts. After a facial injury, the worker could receive additional compensation if the accident caused the loss of eyesight or hearing. In addition, Workers with permanent head, neck, or facial disfigurements may also receive an additional reward of up to $20,000.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Client Testimonial

"Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews helped my family immensely after my work injury caused damage to my eye and scarring around my face. My lawyer helped me get a detailed list of future medical procedures I would need. She made sure I received every benefit possible. The help from the staff and the kindness they showed me made it easier for me to relax."

-Erin E., Albany NY

Facial Injury Case Study by Workers' Compensation Facial Disfigurement and Scarring Injury Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews

Case Study for Facial Injuries on the Job

A recent National Library of Medicine concluded that work-related injuries that cause facial disfigurement can affect people more intensely than many other injuries. A study compared people with lifelong facial deformities to those experiencing facial disfigurement through injury or illness. The research found that people born with the condition had a better overall quality of life and an improved work-life than those who became disfigured.

Injured workers must understand the emotional trauma they may experience when a work incident changes their appearance. The injury can cause pain and stress. Adapting to the changes after the accident also affects life. Workers' compensation benefits give people time to manage their physical and emotional recovery.

Featured Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Scarring and Facial Injuries Attorney

Attorney Eva Panchyshyn has extensive experience in Workers' Compensation Law. She had been with the team since 2001. Eva has continued her work in those fields with us and has been an asset to many clients. Eva graduated from Albany Law School and is a member of the Injured Workers' Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Convenient Office Locations

As a leading Workers' Compensation facial disfigurement law firm, we assist those who experience this traumatic event. We help people get the benefits they deserve to provide access to all necessary medical care. Our team will work to gain each client every additional compensation award possible. For easier access to help, we offer four convenient office locations throughout New York.

88 Market Street in Poughkeepsie NY
843 Union Avenue in New Windsor NY
100 Crystal Run Road, Suite 112 in Middletown NY
2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 410 in Suffern NY

Contact OGA Law Facial Disfigurement and Scarring Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation

For over 45 years, the law firm of Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, LLP has defended the rights of injured workers. All employees should be able to continue to provide for themselves and their families after any injury.

Our team has the experience to help you with your claims, hearings, and more. An OGA law firm attorney, experienced with Workers' Compensation facial disfigurement claims, can explain your rights and answer your questions about your claim. We offer free consultations at our four locations for anyone injured at work. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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