Facial Lacerations Resulting from Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can cause serious facial lacerations to the victim. The reason is simple - motorcyclists have no protection against much heavier motor vehicles. Facial lacerations can cause permanent scarring and disfigurement, and the emotional and physical effects of the injury can be devastating. In this post, our Willens Law personal injury will discuss facial lacerations resulting from motorcycle crashes.

What is a Facial Laceration?

A cut or tear in the facial tissue is known as facial laceration. Some lacerations may go deeper than the skin and can affect the tendons or nerve endings in the facial structure as well. Long or very deep lacerations are known as gashes.

When the tissue gets ripped away from the face, it is known as an avulsion. However, if the skin is separated, but is not missing, and is a result of the face scraping against rough surface, the injury is known as an abrasion.

Facial lacerations need to be treated with utmost care, because they can cause scarring and disfigurement. Facial lacerations that result from motorcycle accidents often cause intense pain, a lot of blood loss, and there is a potential for serious infections that can lead to further complications.

Treatment for facial lacerations

The first step in the treatment involves stopping the bleeding by use of pressure. The wounds are then cleaned and severity of injury is assessed. The victim is then given medication for pain relief. The pain relievers are either applied topically or given through injection. The wound is then closed with a tape, glue or sutures.

When treating facial lacerations it is important to watch out for life threatening blood loss or infection. Those who suffer a facial laceration may experience intense pain for weeks or even months after the accident. They may also develop scarring, eye damage or loss, or nerve damage.

Facial lacerations often require long term treatment depending on the severity of the injury. In cases of severe injury, the victim may require multiple surgeries to repair the damage. They may also need plastic surgery.

Facial injuries are not only physically painful, they also take an emotional toll on the victim, and the victim may need psychological counseling in addition to the treatment for injuries and pain.

Surgeries are often very expensive, and require a long time off work. Scarring and disfigurement can also affect the self-esteem of the victim, and can even lead to breakdown of close relationships. In the middle of all this pain and trauma, the victim also have to face financial struggles from mounting medical expenses and wage loss.

Getting legal help in a motorcycle accident case

If you have suffered facial lacerations in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you may be able to recover all your economic and non-economic losses. To speak with an experienced Illinois injury lawyer, call (312) 957-4166 for a free case evaluation.

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