Many people are injured in the workplace, and at locations away from their homes. Sometimes the injuries to the eye come as a result of the negligence of one party to another. When this is the case, it can result in a corneal abrasion or scratched eye. A corneal abrasion is a scraping wound to the front and clear area of the eye. You can get a corneal abrasion from an accident on the job or around the workplace, such as on a construction site. This injury can be debilitating and permanent, which can disable a person who may become visually impaired as the result of an accident related to losing sight in one or more eyes.
There are many symptoms associated with a corneal abrasion, including:
- Pain
- Swelling on the eye
- Tearing
- Watery eyes
- Blurry vision
- Sensitive to light
- Feeling of scratchy eyes
- Foreign body on the eyes
The cornea of the eye is a highly sensitive area of the eyes. For that reason, it can take a long time to heal this area of the eye. If there is a high level of pain and discomfort, there may be bacteria, germs and other debris that is present in the eye which can lead to an infection. In the case of an infection, there may be a risk of losing sight in that area, or even of going blind in that eye. If you are suffering from a corneal abrasion, it can feel as if there is a permanent grain of sand stuck in your eye. It will be very important to see a qualified eye doctor or go to an urgent care facility for immediate relief, and to be seen if you have this condition. The condition can be diagnosed with an ophthalmologist tool called a slit-lamp biomicroscope, which will review the eye and show any damage to the cornea. Also, there is a technique to use special dyes and lights to review the cornea of a person’s eye to determine if there is damage to the eye.
Eye Injury from an Accident, Fall and Workplace Injury
You can get a corneal abrasion injury to the eye, when there are accidents in the workplace. Sometimes that can result when there are safety protocols that are not followed on the jobsite. Other times, you can be injured in the eye because of the negligent actions of another party. It is always an emergency if you are seriously injured in your eyes. The reason being is that you may suffer permanent eye damage as the result of being injured in your eye or the eyeball area of the eye. Even if you sustain a fracture to the orbital area around the eye, it can affect the eyes themselves, and can often cause permanent scarring or blindness. You can have a work accident that affects the eye when:
- Struck with a nail
- Hit with staples
- Hit with slivers of wood
- Hit with metal
- Hit with particulate
- Breathe in dust
- Exposed to metal slivers
- Exposed to wood chips
- Hit with windblown debris
- Hit with blunt-force trauma to the eye socket
- Hurt by a thermal burn
- Hurt by an industrial chemical
- Hit with cleaning products
- Suffer a facial chemical burn
- Burn to the facial area from fire
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If you are hurt on the job, you may have a workers’ compensation claim. You may be still in the process of healing or trying to save your eyesight after this type of loss. It is the right time to give us a call today, after tis type of injury to your eye. You can feel comfortable to call us now, to talk to an attorney with expertise in strategizing personal injury claims for a corneal abrasion or scratched eye from an injury.
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You can call us at the Normandie attorneys who specialize in personal injuries to the eye, resulting from an accident. You will get personalized care and access to a lawyer with a specialty in the review of personal injury claims. It is possible to talk to our legal team of lawyers who can help with answering any questions that you may have regarding your personal injury claim. We are here to review your case with you for free, from an experienced attorney in Los Angeles at our law firm.
Can I Sue for an Eye Injury from an Accident?
Yes, we can sue for an eye injury that you sustained from an accident. If your eye has been injured on the job, you can call us at our Los Angeles office, to talk to our case lawyers. We can file a lawsuit on your behalf and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue the wrongdoers, to get you the money you deserve in this type of personal injury claim.
Average Case Value of an Eye Injury from an Accident
The average case value of an eye injury ranges from $20,000 to $10,000,000 or more, which will depend on the severity of your personal injury. If the eye injury makes you disabled and unable to work, the value of your eye injury case will be higher.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take around 3-5 months to settle your claim for a corneal abrasion or scratched eye. Your claim may take longer to settle, depending on the severity of your personal injury.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations is the time limit that you have from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
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We can talk to you now regarding your corneal abrasion personal injury. We are here to help you, and can offer a free consultation regarding your claim. It is easy to call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5433.
