Scars on the body can happen as the unfortunate result of several different injuries. If you have suffered scars due to a car accident, a work accident, or an accident in a public place, you should be able to claim compensation for it.

What causes scars, and why can you claim for them?

Scars occur when the deep layer of the skin known as the dermis is damaged. When our body repairs this damage, it releases a protein that forms the scar.

Although many scars disappear, most of them do not disappear completely. Therefore, scarring has the potential to have a significant effect on a person’s appearance.

Unfortunately, scars can, for this reason, go hand in hand with psychological damage. It is not uncommon for people who have suffered from scars on their bodies to suffer from loss of confidence and anxiety. 

Therefore, it is crucial that if you have suffered scars in one of the ways mentioned above, you seek an attorney to help you file a claim for compensation for the scars and any other injuries that you may have suffered due to the accident. You should also be able to claim compensation for any psychological injuries that resulted from the scars.

Aside from compensation to cover the pain and suffering caused by your injury, it is often possible to receive compensation to cover the costs of plastic surgery, laser treatment, and rehabilitation to help with recovery after scarring.

Is there a time limit to make a claim for scars?

If you are over 18, there is a 3-year time limit from the date of the accident to file the claim. If you are under 18, there is a time limit of 3 years from the date of your 18th birthday.