Can You Make A Claim For The Loss Of Sight?
One of the most valuable assets possessed by the human body is vision. Losing the sense of vision affects people in a lot of ways, including how they walk, travel, and perform everyday tasks. Experiencing this unfortunate situation can have a negative impact on life quality.
If you were blinded partially or completely or lost your sight (either permanently or temporarily) as a result of someone else’s negligence, you are likely to be entitled to compensation. This could happen at work, on the road, on any commercial property, as well as due to medical negligence.
Eyesight Loss At Work
Employees who work in factories or with chemicals are more likely to have their eyesight harmed. An employer is responsible for ensuring the safety of his or her workers in every way possible in order to prevent any mishaps. Employers must regulate the use of hazardous chemicals and take preventative steps to protect their employees from injury.
Employers must take precautions, such as using helmets, screens, and face shields, while also providing training to all employees on how to use it safely.
Loss Of Eyesight Due To Head Injuries
A serious head injury is often the cause of vision loss. Road crashes, fall from buildings, large objects falling from great heights, and criminal attacks can all cause head injuries. You can make a claim for compensation if you suffer a head injury that led to the loss of your eyesight as a result of someone else’s negligence.
Medical Negligence
Eyesight loss can be caused by complications during laser eye surgery, improper care, or prescribing the wrong medication. Medical negligence also occurs when the proper eye condition is not diagnosed at the appropriate time, resulting in the loss of vision.
A Chemical Exposure
Hazardous chemical splashes, as well as toxic gases, can also cause damage to the eye. If eyewear, such as goggles, is not used, is ineffective, or is faulty, the risk of injury increases.
Dust And Dirt In The Eye
If you work in an area where you are exposed to a material that could damage your eyesight, you must be supplied with protective eyewear. However, if the given eyewear is ineffective, there is a high risk of dust and dirt, as well as other harmful substances, entering the eye and causing vision loss.
Bright Light
Bright lights, such as lasers, and sparks from welding torches, which are common among welders, are hazardous to the eyes. Eye protection, such as eye shields, must be provided by the employer, and an alert must be issued while welding is being done. Blindness may occur if these defensive shields are not used.
How Much Compensation You Can Get For Loss Of Sight?
The specific amount of compensation awarded cannot be predicted in advance because it is dependent on the severity of the accident and a number of other factors. Total vision loss, for example, will be compensated more than temporary or partial vision loss.
However, the lawyer will make a claim for your pain and suffering and also any financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident, as well as the loss of income during recovery time. Loss of earnings, travel costs, medical expenses, loss of amenity, or any other special extra treatment that you may require are all examples of financial loss.
Time Limit to Make A Claim For Loss Of Sight:
If you decide to make a claim for loss of sight compensation, you would likely need the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer who will guide you through the process to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation possible.
You have three years to make a compensation claim.
If you or someone you know has lost their sight, give us a call and we’ll get you a personal injury lawyer in Scotland, who can take care of all the legal formalities and help you get the compensation you deserve.
