Permanent scarring that results from a car crash affects more than just the surface of a person’s skin. These injuries are painful reminders of a traumatic event, changing how people move, how they feel about themselves, and how others treat them.
At Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C., our attorneys understand how serious scarring injuries can be, and we help people across Michigan fight for the support they need. Our law firm has built a strong reputation by helping people recover after catastrophic injuries. If you have permanent scarring from an accident caused by someone else, our personal injury lawyers can guide you through the legal process.
What Is Permanent Scarring?
Permanent scarring happens when a wound damages the deeper layers of the skin and never fully heals to its pre-injury condition. These injuries often lead to visible marks or changes in how the skin feels, looks, or moves. Some scars improve slightly over time, but many stay thick, tight, raised, or painful for life.
Scars can cause emotional harm and physical limitations. Some common types of permanent scars include the following:
- Facial scars that may affect a person’s appearance and confidence
- Burn scars that often create thick, tight, or painful areas
- Surgical scars that result from emergency operations
- Laceration scars from deep cuts caused by sharp objects or debris
- Skin graft scars that occur when healthy skin is moved to help another area heal
How Permanent Scarring Changes a Person's Life
Scars do more than change the surface of a person’s body. The associated pain and discomfort may not go away, even with treatment. It can alter a person’s self-image and the way they deal with other people.
Many of our clients at Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C., tell us they feel like different people after their injuries. Our Michigan attorneys listen carefully to their stories and build strong legal cases to secure compensation that reflects the full impact of these injuries, including:
Physical Limitations
When scars tighten skin or form near joints, they can limit how a person moves. The tissue may not stretch like healthy skin, which can make it hard to bend, lift, or walk. Even small daily tasks can become painful or frustrating.
Self-Confidence and Emotional Harm
People with visible scars often face unwanted attention. Others may stare, make comments, or ask personal questions. This kind of attention can lead to anxiety, depression, or a strong desire to stay out of public view.
Social and Professional Consequences
Scarring can affect job opportunities, especially in roles where appearance or public interaction matters. People may be unfairly judged or treated differently by coworkers, customers, or supervisors. This can affect their ability to perform the duties of their jobs.
Daily Discomfort or Pain
Scar tissue can cause ongoing pain or sensitivity. Some people experience burning, itching, or stabbing sensations in and around the scar. These symptoms may last for years or even become permanent.
Types of Scarring Injuries
Each type of scar comes with its own challenges. Some affect appearance more than function, while others limit movement, create pain, or lead to emotional suffering. Understanding what kind of scar a person has helps our lawyers present the full picture of their injuries in court. Common types of permanent scarring include the following:
Facial and Head Scarring
Scars on the face are difficult to hide and often create emotional challenges. Scars on the head may prevent hair growth and leave a person partially or completely bald. These injuries may affect how a person is treated in public, how they feel about their appearance, and how they interact with others.
Burn and Thermal Scars
Burn scars are usually thick, raised, and may feel tight or painful. These scars can form after fires, contact with hot surfaces, or exposure to chemicals and electricity. They often require multiple surgeries and still leave lasting marks.
Surgical and Medical Scars
Emergency surgeries or medical procedures may leave scars that are wide or uneven. If the wound becomes infected or does not heal properly, the scar can grow worse over time. In some cases, follow-up procedures may be needed to improve the appearance of the scar or reduce discomfort.
Laceration and Trauma Scars
Deep cuts from glass, metal, or other sharp materials may leave behind jagged scars. These scars often occur after car crashes, industrial accidents, or slip and falls. Even with stitches or proper care, the skin may never return to its original texture or appearance.
Amputation and Skin Graft Scarring
When skin grafts are needed or a limb is removed, large scars often remain. These may change how a person moves or lead to chronic pain and emotional stress. The healing process can also take much longer, increasing the emotional and financial strain on the individual.
Compensation Available for Permanent Scarring
People with permanent scarring may face long recovery times, missed work, and emotional stress. The law allows them to seek compensation for a variety of losses when another party caused their injuries. Compensable losses include both the immediate effects and the long-term impact of their injuries.
Our attorneys help clients across Michigan pursue fair compensation that may include money for:
- Emergency room care and hospital stays
- Plastic or reconstructive surgery
- Scar revision or laser treatments
- Mental health counseling and therapy
- Lost income from time off work
- Lower future earning potential
- Physical pain and discomfort
- Emotional harm and anxiety
- Compensation for visible disfigurement
A dedicated personal injury attorney can demand full compensation for your losses and expenses, so that you are in the best position possible to move forward.
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Many different parties may be responsible for causing the injury. The key is to show who had a duty to keep you safe and failed to do so. Our lawyers conduct in-depth investigations to determine the identity of all possible liable parties, will gather the evidence for your case, and demand justice on your behalf.
Why Choose Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C.?
Our law firm has represented Michigan families in serious injury cases for decades. We are known for taking on complex cases and getting results. Other law firms often send their most serious cases to us because they know we will handle them with care and precision.
Let Us Help You Move Forward
If you are living with permanent scarring after an accident, call us today. The attorneys at Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C. are here to support you from our law office in Farmington Hills. We take these injuries seriously and will fight for the care and compensation you deserve.
Call our Michigan law firm today to get started with a free consultation.
