Eye Injury Compensation Claims
Of the five human senses, sight is probably the most valuable we have as we depend so much on it to be able to function properly in everyday life. Any loss of vision can have a devastating and debilitating impact on anyone who has been unfortunate enough to suffer such incapacitating impairment.
Not being able to observe the world around you or even see the faces of family members and loved ones anymore is undoubtedly a frightening prospect for anyone who has relatively good vision in one or both eyes. If you have suffered any kind of injury as the result of an accident that was not your fault you may be eligible for eye injury compensation.
What are the Main Causes of Eye Injuries?
Most eye injuries are caused by trauma from foreign objects striking and penetrating the eye area at high speed with many of these particular injuries being caused by sporting activities. They can also be caused by scratches, electric shocks, cuts and irritation, heat and chemical burns and impact injuries to the head and face.
Eye injuries resulting from the involvement of foreign bodies are commonly caused by road traffic accidents where fragments of glass from the shattered windows of the vehicles involved in the accident strike and penetrate the eye causing extreme pain and blurred vision. The impact of the airbag deploying against the face in a car crash can also cause lasting damage to the eye socket. Eye injuries resulting from impact happen when the eye strikes or is struck by a solid object travelling at high speed.
Impact injuries can result from violent assaults and muggings where the victim receives a blow to the eye area from a weapon or the assailant’s fist and the subsequent fall to the ground. These injuries can also happen after falling to the ground as a result of general slips and trips and falls from height. Infiltration of the eye from harmful and dangerous chemicals in industrial accidents at work can also lead to potentially serious long-term ocular damage with short-term symptoms including redness, swelling and burning pain.
Exposure to extremely bright light when welding or from looking at molten metal or from ultraviolet light from the Sun when working outdoors and not being provided with the correct protective eye wear can also cause serious eye damage and heighten the sensitivity of the eyes to light. When you are at work employers have a duty of care towards staff and this includes providing you with the correct level of PPE.
You may also suffer an eye injury as a result of medical negligence on the part of a healthcare professional. One example of this is if you have sustained an eye injury as a result of laser eye surgery that has gone wrong.
No matter what type of injury you sustain, if it was the result of negligence by a third party you may be entitled to claim compensation. Contact the team here at Tylers solicitors who will only too happy to provide you with legal advice and get your claim underway.
Can I Make An Eye Injury Claim?
If you’ve suffered an Eye Injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Whatever kind of Eye Injury compensation claims you’re looking to make, we are here to help. You can reach our experienced team directly by calling us on 0800 699 0079. You can also use our simple online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Am I Eligible To Claim Eye Injury Compensation?
If you have suffered an eye injury as a direct outcome of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim. If you have sustained any kind of eye injury due to an accident that was not your fault, you might be eligible for compensation. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are eligible to claim for an eye injury, please feel free to contact our personal injury specialists for friendly, no obligation advice.
Compensation Amounts
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Eye Injury Compensation Amounts
If you have had an eye injury that wasn’t your fault and want to know the average amount of compensation you can claim, use our quick eye injury compensation calculator below to calculate the average award you will receive.
Transient Eye Injuries Compensation Amounts
If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer from a transient or minor eye injury, then you may be entitled to make a claim. Even the most minor of eye injuries can cause a great deal of pain and suffering to the injured individual.
£1,930 to £7,650
Impairment of Vision Compensation Amounts
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury which results in loss of sight or impairment of vision in one eye, we are here for you to help you claim the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to:
£7,990 to £34,460
Blindness In One Eye Compensation Amounts
Total Blindness Compensation Amounts
Becoming totally blind in both eyes is a debilitating life-changing injury that can and will completely transform your ability to work, travel, socialise and complete everyday activities. To make a claim for yourself or a loved one, contact us today.
Up to £235,630
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Time limit When Making an Eye Injury compensation Claim?
For you to have the best chance of being awarded an eye injury compensation settlement claim with which you are satisfied, the accident must have happened less than three years ago, and you must be able to prove that it was not your fault. Eye injuries vary greatly in severity from the lower end of the scale where damage is only very minor and temporary to the upper end where damage is severe and permanent.
If you attempt to file a claim after the three year period following your initial injury, your claim for compensation may be invalid. To avoid disappointment, we would always recommend that you file your eye injury claim at your earliest possible convenience. In doing so, you might also find that gathering evidence to support your eye injury compensation claim is much easier too.
What are the Different Types of Eye Injury & What Are Their Causes?
Most eye injuries are caused by trauma from foreign objects striking and penetrating the eye area at high speed with many of these particular injuries being caused by sporting activities. They can also be caused by scratches, electric shocks, cuts and irritation, heat and chemical burns and impact injuries to the head and face. Eye injuries resulting from the involvement of foreign bodies are commonly caused by road traffic accidents where fragments of glass from the shattered windows of the vehicles involved in the accident strike and penetrate the eye causing extreme pain and blurred vision. The impact of the airbag deploying against the face in a car crash can also cause lasting damage to the eye socket. Eye injuries resulting from impact happen when the eye strikes or is struck by a solid object travelling at high speed.
Impact injuries can result from violent assaults and muggings where the victim receives a blow to the eye area from a weapon or the assailant’s fist and the subsequent fall to the ground. These injuries can also happen after falling to the ground as a result of general slips and trips and falls from height. Infiltration of the eye from harmful and dangerous chemicals in industrial accidents at work can also lead to potentially serious long-term ocular damage with short-term symptoms including redness, swelling and burning pain. Exposure to extremely bright light when welding or from looking at molten metal or from ultra-violet light from the Sun when working outdoors and not being provided with the correct protective eye wear can also cause serious eye damage and heighten the sensitivity of the eyes to light.
Do Tylers Solicitors Operate On A No-Win, No-Fee Basis?
Yes – Tylers Solicitors are no-win, no-fee accident claims solicitors, which means if you lose your eye injury case, you do not pay us a fee. If your claim for eye injury compensation is unsuccessful, you do not have to pay us a penny.
Why Choose Tylers Solicitors To Start Your Claim For Compensation?
Tylers Solicitors will always strive to get you the maximum compensation amount possible for the injuries you have suffered after your accident, along with any loss of earnings and medical costs incurred. We also value the solicitor/client relationship very highly throughout the claims process and believe that communication is the key to a successful compensation claim. Here at Tylers Solicitors, it is our aim to ensure that you are awarded the maximum amount of eye injury compensation you are entitled to.
How much Eye injury compensation Could I Receive?
The amount of compensation you receive will be dependent on a number of different factors such as the severity of your injuries, your ability to work, the affect it has had on your social life and a whole range of other factors. The more severe the injuries you suffer the higher the compensation award is likely to be. To discuss the specifics of your particular claim contact the team here at Tylers solicitors without delay.
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