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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.
Compensation Guide
Eye Injury Compensation Guide
Transient Eye Injuries
£2,200 - £3,950
Minor Eye Injuries
£3,950 - £8,730
Injuries affecting sight
£9,110 - £20,980
Injuries affecting sight
£23,680 - £39,340
Complete loss of sight in one eye
£49,270 - £54,830
Total Loss of One Eye
£54,830 - £65,710
Loss of sight in one eye with reduced minimal vision in the remaining eye.
£63,950 - £105,990
Loss of sight in one eye with reduced minimal vision in the remaining eye.
£95,990 - £179,770
Complete Blindness
In the region of £403,990
Complete Blindness & Deafness
In the region of £268,720
How are Eye Injury Claims valued?
In any case where financial compensation is sought, there will be key points for consideration. Once liability has been established i.e. there are facts to prove that a third party was at fault, one of our lawyers can start to build your claim. We will work with you to establish facts about your life before and after the accident and your family members have been forced to change/adapt as a direct result of your injury. The main things for consideration when valuing your claim will be:
- Medical Costs
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Costs to cover changes you have been forced to make to your life, including any re-training or learning new skills
- Loss of earnings (suffered by you, or family members who provide care / support)
- Modifications to your home to enable independent living
- Equipment required to assist independent living
Contact us.
To understand your options and get the best advice on what you should do next, pick up the phone today. Our experienced team will be able to tell you if they think there is a case to be answered and the likelihood of success. If there is indeed a case to be answered, we are here and ready to help you fight for the justice and financial compensation you deserve.
Time Limits on Eye Injury Compensation Claims
There is a legal time limit for Eye Injury claims within England and Wales. A claim must be made within 3 years from the date of the injury, although there are different rules that apply for clients lacking mental capacity and other circumstances.
The law requires an injured person to commence court proceedings within the three year period and not just to consult a solicitor with view to proceeding with a claim.
Why choose SDS Solicitors for an Eye Injury Claim?
Established in Whitefield, Manchester in 1997, we are a leading specialist personal injury, accident and medical negligence law firm acting for claimants who are victims of non-fault incidents.
At Sheldon Davidson Solicitors we also help our clients obtain the rehabilitation care they need without financial outlay.
Our personal injury solicitors in Manchester regularly act for clients on serious eye injury claims across Greater Manchester including Ashton, Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Middleton, Failsworth, Rochdale, Oldham and Whitefield.
Our team of recognised Serious Injury Claims Solicitors can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland. We serve clients across the UK.
We specialise in no win no fee personal injury claims, which means if you don't win, you won't have to pay.
Call us for free now using the number at the top of the page or complete the online contact form and a member of our team will get back to you.
Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are a Lexcel accredited law firm. The Lexcel standard is only awarded by the Law Society to firms who meet the highest standards of practice management and customer service. With Sheldon Davidson Solicitors in Whitefield, Manchester you can be confident that your claim is in safe hands.