Personal Injury Claims for Accidents Resulting in Blindness or Vision Loss 

 Posted on March 09,2023 in Personal Injury

The ability to see is one ability that most people take for granted. Seeing allows us to drive, read, interact easily with computer screens and smartphones, and generally go about our everyday lives. An accident resulting in a loss of vision can leave victims feeling helpless and isolated from the world. Injuries resulting in vision loss or blindness are some of the most devastating injuries a person can experience, and the devastation is compounded when the injury is caused by another party's negligent actions.

Filing a personal injury claim may be a viable option for individuals in this situation. 

Accidents Resulting in Eye Injuries or Vision Loss

Sadly, many accidents resulting in vision loss are entirely preventable. Incidents resulting in eye injuries or vision loss can occur from a wide range of circumstances, including:

• Auto accidents - The force from a car accident may send shards of glass or metal into the eyes, resulting in permanent damage. Crashes involving commercial trucks hauling dangerous chemicals can lead to chemical burns and severe eye problems if an accident victim is exposed to these hazardous materials.

• Workplace accidents - Inadequate safety measures, dangerous tools, or improperly stored hazardous materials may cause eye injuries resulting in partial or full blindness.

• Defective equipment - Manufacturing and design defects in certain products can cause eye injuries or vision loss. Poorly manufactured pieces of machinery, such as chainsaws, may malfunction and cause severe eye injuries.

• Defective products - Contact lenses, cosmetics, and other products that are used in or near the eye may cause vision damage if they are contaminated by pathogens or contain substances that irritate the eyes.

Taking Legal Action to Pursue Justice and Financial Compensation

If a product manufacturer, property owner, negligent driver, or another party acts negligently and causes an accident, that party may be legally responsible for the harm caused by that accident. If you or a loved one suffered vision loss or blindness, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Through a personal injury claim, you may be able to obtain monetary damages to cover your financial and non-financial losses.

Reimbursement may be available for hospital and doctor bills, occupational therapy, medication, medical devices such as prosthetics or glasses, mental health treatment, and other medical expenses resulting from the injury. You could also be entitled to compensation for your lost wages and lost earning capacity.

Illinois law also allows for the recovery of non-economic damages for the intangible losses you suffered. Losing the ability to see is deeply traumatic. Studies show that although it is impossible to quantify the value of a person's ability to see, financial compensation is often the only legal remedy available under the law. You may be entitled to compensation for your physical pain, mental and emotional suffering, trauma, lost quality of life, disability, disfigurement, and more.

Contact a Champaign Personal Injury Lawyer for Vision Loss and Blindness

If you or someone close to you suffered vision loss in an accident, contact our Springfield catastrophic injury attorneys for personalized legal advice. We can help you take legal action to hold the negligent party accountable and fight for financial compensation that addresses the full extent of your injuries. Call 888-826-8682 for a free consultation.

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/features/vision-loss-mental-health.html