Disfigurement
The pain and psychic shock of having one’s appearance deeply and permanently harmed is tremendous. Such a state of harm is termed “disfigurement”. Disfigurement is one of the most horrifying consequences of automobile accidents – not only in terms of the physical damage caused, but in terms of psychological distress. The pain and psychic shock of having one’s appearance deeply and permanently harmed is tremendous. Such a state of harm is termed “disfigurement”.
Disfigurement is one of the most horrifying consequences of automobile accidents – not only in terms of the physical damage caused, but in terms of psychological distress.
Disfigurement often affects the most public and most sensitive of the body – the face, arms and hands. And while most people will go out of their way to treat a disfigured person with kindness and equanimity, a number of studies have shown that people unconsciously react negatively to serious disfigurement. These negative reactions include
- mistrust
- disrespect
- emotional and physical distance
- condescension
Disfigurement can also cause significant economic loss. Besides any loss of physical ability that may result from disfiguring injuries, disfigured people may experience job loss and difficulties in finding a job due to their injury.
If you or a loved one has been in an automobile accident and have been disfigured as a result, you deserve compensation for your loss. An attorney from the Johnson Law Group can take your case to court and obtain compensation for disfigurement in auto accidents. Contact our office for a free consultation to discuss the merits of your case.
