Work Accidents Causing Scarring and Disfigurement
People who have been scared or disfigured often suffer damage to their self-esteem in addition to the physical pain and suffering they experience during the course of a disfiguring accident. The cost of scar removal treatments and surgical procedures to correct cosmetic damage can also be very costly.
While the Delaware workers' compensation system does not allow injured workers to seek damages for pain and suffering, they have recognized that disfiguring injuries are unique in the damage they cause. As a result, workers' compensation provides additional compensation for victims of scarring or permanent disfigurement.
What Benefits Am I Entitled to Receive?
In addition to receiving benefits for wage loss and medical care, an injured Delaware worker may also seek scarring or disfigurement benefits. The amount of benefits paid depends on the nature and extent of the scarring or disfigurement and may be paid for a period of up to 150 weeks.
Who is Entitled to Receive Benefits?
If your injury was work related, you may receive disfigurement benefits for burns, scars, amputation, visible limp and other disfiguring injuries.
Help for Delaware Employees That Have Been Injured
The Freibott Law Firm represents people throughout Delaware in workers' compensation claims. We represent workers that have suffered a temporary partial disability, temporary total disability, permanent impairment or disfiguring injury. We also help family members obtain death benefits if they have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal work accident.
We encourage you to learn more about our firm, our attorneys and our history of proven results. Once you have learned more about our firm, schedule a free consultation with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer at our Wilmington law office. For assistance, call 302-633-9000, or contact us by e-mail.
