Practice Areas Personal Injury Eye Injuries and Vision Loss

Eye Injury Attorney for Accidents Leading to Vision Loss

When people are severely injured in serious accidents, we immediately think of a spinal cord or brain injury. Unfortunately, we often overlook eye injuries and vision loss, injuries that can be just as life-changing as any other. In order to get compensation, however, you need someone on your side who will fight for your rights. An eye injury attorney from Banafshe Law Firm, PC can help you rebuild your life, regardless of whether the injury results in permanent or temporary vision loss. 

Common Causes of Eye Injuries in California

Accident victims can suffer an eye injury or loss of vision in almost any type of accident. However, some of the most common eye injuries are caused by the following: 

• Brain injuries
• Defective products
• Burns, explosions, or exposure to chemicals
• Construction site and industrial accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

If you have suffered an eye injury or loss of vision in an accident, you need an eye injury attorney who is familiar with that type of accident and therefore knows how to prove your case. 

Types of Eye Injuries That Occur After an Accident 

There is a broad spectrum of eye injuries that accident victims can suffer: 

• Penetration injuries where a foreign object enters the eye causing damage to the physical structure of the eye. Penetration injuries are common in construction sites and industrial accidents where nails, metal shavings, or other objects can be driven into the eye at high speed and with considerable force. These often result in severe vision impairment and even permanent blindness. 
• Direct and blunt impact injuries when a large object comes into contact with the eye or the area of the skull surrounding the eye with considerable force. These injuries can result in hematomas and eye pain and can cause blurry vision and light sensitivity. These types of injuries are common in motor vehicle accidents and are often paired with a traumatic brain injury. 
• Chemical exposure injuries when the eye comes into contact with toxic liquids or fumes that can burn the eye that can cause both temporary or permanent damage. 
• Ultraviolet light exposure injuries that result in severe damage to the eye, causing vision impairment and even blindness. People who work with industrial lighting or laser equipment are at risk for these types of injuries. 

Compensation is Available After Vision Loss in an Accident 

An experienced eye injury attorney will be able to help you get fair compensation for the resulting types of vision impairment: 

• Total and permanent blindness
• Partial blindness
• Legal blindness
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Loss of peripheral vision
• Loss of visual acuity

Speak With an Eye Injury Attorney at Banafshe Law Firm, PC Today

An eye injury can change your life forever, making it difficult to work or take care of your family. Whether your injury is permanent or temporary, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. At Banafshe Law Firm, PC, we help our clients put their lives back together. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, email us or call 800-789-8840 to learn more about how we can help.