Eye Injury Solicitors: Eye Injury Claims & Compensation for Loss of Sight

Are you seeking legal advice about an Eye Injury Claim?

If your eye injury, or loss of sight, was caused in an accident or was due in some way to the negligent actions of a third party, you may be entitled to claim compensation. 

As personal injury experts with many years of experience, Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are ready to assist you.

We will listen to your story with compassion and advise whether there is an Eye Injury Claim to be answered.

Healthy eyes and vision are vital for an independent and full life.  We fully appreciate the impact an eye injury, particularly if there is also a loss of sight, can have on a person's life, and we are here to help.  We have specially trained personal injury lawyers who are experienced in dealing with such cases. We provide support throughout the compensation claims process, and have a proven track record of securing high value settlements in Eye Injury Claims cases.

Furthermore, we will explain the legalities of the claims process fully, to ensure you are clear on exactly what is happening at every stage.

Contact our Eye Injury Lawyers by phone today, or leave your details in the enquiry form and we'll call you back.

What is an Eye Injury Claim?

An Eye Injury Claim is a legal request for compensation made by an individual who has suffered an injury to their eye or eyes, typically as a result of an accident or negligence on the part of another party.

The individual, known as the claimant, seeks monetary damages to cover expenses such as medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. The claim is usually made against an insurance company or the person or entity responsible for the injury. The resolution of an eye injury claim can occur through negotiation, mediation, or litigation in a court of law.

Who can make an Eye Injury Compensation Claim?

Anyone who has suffered an eye injury, where someone else was partly, or wholly to blame, may be entitled to pursue legal action.

Every case is unique, which is why it is important to have an initial consultation with one of our Eye Injury Lawyers.

Generally, you could be entitled to pursue financial compensation if you have suffered as follows:

• an eye injury and your symptoms / care provision lasted a few weeks or more, but your eyes are now fully recovered, with no permanent symptoms.
• an eye injury that affected your vision temporarily.
• permanent eye damage and vision impairment in one eye, but not complete loss of vision.
• total loss of vision, or blindness in one, or both eyes.
• an eye injury or loss of sight within the last 3 years

The majority of people who suffer Eye Injuries do recover fully but the injury/injuries can be exhausting mentally, emotionally and financially.

Our team of specialist Eye Injury Solicitors will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you.

Common Causes of Serious Eye Injury or Loss of Sight.

Our eyes are extremely delicate and so they are vulnerable in the event of an accident.

There are many jobs where the eyes are exposed to dangerous hazards and proper eye protection is required to be worn. In case proper protection is not worn, or proves inadequate, then there is high risk of eye injury.

Below are some examples of how eyes commonly come to be injured, or permanently damaged:

• Foreign bodies in the eye, such as wood, grit, glass, or metal shavings. Such examples often occur in the workplace as a result of no / inadequate protective eyewear being worn.
• Fractures of facial bones that protect the eye, such as the eye socket, normally as a result of blunt force trauma, which may occur during an assault, sports like boxing, a fall from height, or a road accident.
• Chemical burns or splashes, as a result of contact with a hazardous or corrosive substance.
• Radiation burns which can commonly be caused by regular sunbed use and repeated exposure to dangerously bright light, without use of the recommended eye protection.
• Medical negligence which can be as a result of poor diagnosis, improper treatment, surgical procedures, or poor post-surgery care.
• Negligence during cataract or laser eye surgery.

Eye Injuries at Work.

When performing any tasks that pose a risk to a person’s health, safety, or wellbeing, every employer has a duty of care to protect their employees. Under the Health and Safety Act 1974 employers are responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees whilst at work.

This includes provision of the proper eye protection, proper training on how and when eyewear must be worn and proper supervision that health and safety rules are being adhered to. Despite these rules, there are still too many examples of serious injury in the workplace.

According to an analysis conducted by the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health & safety, figures indicate that a total of 51,211 cases were reported as non-fatal injuries from 2020/21. From the aforementioned number, HSE reports that 512 people sustained an eye injury at work, or lost sight in one or both eyes.  However, self-reports from the governments 2021 Labour Force survey puts that figure at around 4,410.

If your accident occurred at work, your employer may be deemed negligent and therefore liable. One of our expert lawyers will be able to advise you whether this is the case.​​​​​