Our eyes are a sensitive and valuable part of our body and play a vital role in how we view and operate in the world every day. The loss of our sense of sight can have a devastating impact on our quality of life, our interactions with others, and our ability to earn a living. Two of the most common types of accidents that cause vision loss are work-related accidents and car accidents. Based on the causes of the accident, a victim may be eligible for compensation for their damages.
Causes and Compensation for an Eye Injury
An eye injury and vision loss can happen at any time and in virtually any setting. Vision loss or other eye-related injuries from an accident can have many different causes:
- An injury from a foreign object entering the eye
- Chemicals, fumes, or other irritants
- Trauma to the head, which can result in an eye socket fracture or a detached retina
- Traumatic brain injury that results in vision loss
During a car accident, the force of the impact, flying debris, or airbags all may cause an eye injury. A workplace injury could be caused by exposure to chemicals, debris or other objects striking the eye, or lasers and other bright lights. Vision loss can also be the result of medical malpractice, including surgical errors, medication errors, or birth injuries. In some cases, vision loss is temporary, while others suffer from reduced or complete loss of eyesight for the rest of their lives.
No matter the cause, if another party’s negligence caused your vision loss or other eye injuries, you may be entitled to seek compensation. This can include compensation for both financial and non-financial damages, such as:
- Medical expenses, including hospital and doctor bills, surgery, medication, MRIs and other medical tests, physical and vocational therapy, medical devices, and more.
- Income lost from time away from work while recovering.
- Compensation for reduced earning capacity if you are no longer able to perform the same work as you did before the eye injury.
- Pain and suffering, loss of functioning, reduced quality of life, and mental anguish.
Contact a Houston Personal Injury Attorney
Reduced vision or complete vision loss can impact your everyday life and ability to work. If you or a loved one suffered vision loss that was caused by an accident, let the Harris County vision loss lawyer at Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec help you pursue compensation. Call our office today at 281-643-2000 for a free consultation.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16988-eye-injuries
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