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Kansas City Cuts & Lacerations Attorneys

Minor cuts and scrapes are a part of life and rarely require medical attention. But in the event of a traumatic accident, a cut or laceration can result in life-altering injuries requiring extensive medical care, rehabilitation, possible skin grafts, and more. As such, if you suffered from serious cuts and lacerations due to the negligence of another party(s), you may be eligible for compensation for your damages.

At The Popham Law Firm, our Kansas City cuts and lacerations attorneys have helped individuals pursue personal injury lawsuits for decades. For a free consultation with the personal injury attorneys at The Popham Law Firm, call us today. In the meantime, you can find more information about cuts and lacerations below.

Types and Causes of Lacerations

There are several types of lacerations that could require immediate medical intervention. In short, you have three different layers of skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis.

A superficial laceration barely penetrates the epidermis layer; this type of cut very rarely requires medical attention or justifies a personal injury suit. Deep and complicated lacerations, however, often penetrate all three layers and, in more serious cuts, can damage underlying tissues, muscles, tendons, nerves, organs, and so forth.

When most people pursue a personal injury lawsuit due to cuts and lacerations, it is because the injury required expensive medical attention and/or resulted in permanent damage. The most common lacerations and scarring compensation claims we encounter at The Popham Law Firm have included:

  • Work accidents: Severe cuts and lacerations can result if employees do not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or if they are working around dangerous materials in dangerous conditions.
  • Defective products: A product that was negligently produced can, if defective, cause severe cuts, lacerations, burns, broken bones, and so forth.
  • Vehicular accidents: Many of the most serious cuts and lacerations occur as a result of a car or other motor vehicle accident. Motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are particularly at risk.
  • Premises liability: A property owner that has failed to maintain his/her property could be responsible for any cuts and lacerations resulting from unaccounted hazards.

Lacerations can also result from medical malpractice and clinical negligence.

For a Free Consultation With The Popham Law Firm, Call Today

If you suffered severe cuts and lacerations due to the negligence of another person, you shouldn’t have to bear the full weight of the medical expenses, rehabilitation, or loss of income. Furthermore, you could pursue compensation for pain and suffering as well as disfigurement.

After calling the Kansas City cuts and lacerations attorneys at The Popham Law Firm, we’ll begin diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding your injury. Furthermore, we’ll begin building a strong case by gathering medical records, police records, if applicable, and any other documentation that could be useful in your case. Lastly, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiation table, our attorneys will aggressively pursue your interests using creative, yet competent, litigation strategies.

For a free consultation with Popham Law, contact our Kansas City law office today by calling (816) 221-2288.