{"id":3166,"date":"2024-10-14T23:36:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T23:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protection.abogadosnow.com\/personal-injury\/laceration-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:47:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T15:47:02","slug":"laceration-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/laceration-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Laceration Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3166\" class=\"elementor elementor-3166\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a60534 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64a60534\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f449f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f449f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laceration Injuries \n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437fdaa4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"437fdaa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326cb180 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"326cb180\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0eea5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a0eea5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75dbd820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75dbd820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Depositphotos_170368130_XL-r574jj9dul65th1mgc1gy78xs8jx94hke15ihj5hm8.webp\" title=\"Depositphotos_170368130_XL\" alt=\"Depositphotos_170368130_XL\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28089e2d elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28089e2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-853\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce7540e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ce7540e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2637b71f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2637b71f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">A serious laceration can cause heavy bleeding, permanent scarring, and in severe cases damage to muscle or organs. When it results from another\u2019s negligence, you can recover for your treatment, scarring, and related losses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a> represents <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/\">laceration victims across California<\/a><\/strong> on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li>Deep or full-thickness lacerations can reach muscle, organs, or bone and may need sutures or surgery.<\/li><li>Prompt treatment reduces scarring and strengthens your claim, scarring and disfigurement are compensable.<\/li><li>Common causes include vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and construction accidents, and dog bites.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Deep cut or scarring from an accident in El Segundo? Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/contact\/\">free consultation<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-539bd98a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"539bd98a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50db3e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50db3e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-759fdb75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"759fdb75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Laceration injuries can be severe, potentially leading to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/amputation\/\">amputations<\/a><\/strong>, disfiguring scars, and painful medical procedures. These injuries involve tearing of the skin, resulting in irregular wounds. They can be caused by sharp objects or impact with blunt objects, such as in road rash incidents.\u00a0<\/p><p>Common causes of laceration injuries include<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/\">vehicle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/motorcycle-accidents\/\">motorcycle accidents<\/a>,<\/strong> truck accidents, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/pedestrian-accidents\/\">pedestrian accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/bicycle-accidents\/\">bicycle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/construction-accident\/\">construction accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/dog-bite-animal-attack\/\">dog bites<\/a>, <\/strong>and various other incidents. These can result in injuries to the head, face, neck, chest, arms, and legs. Signs of laceration injuries include pain, bruising, bleeding, swelling, and skin discoloration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e589f12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e589f12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b1d4f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b1d4f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d67054e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d67054e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While most lacerations don&#8217;t cause infection, severe cases may penetrate through skin into muscle, internal organs, or bone. Significant bleeding and pain are common symptoms. Immediate and appropriate treatment is crucial to minimize scar formation. Different types of lacerations have varying healing times and treatment requirements. Full-thickness lacerations typically have longer healing times and more severe scarring, potentially requiring suture closure. Burst or jagged lacerations may need trimming and suture closing by a medical professional.\u00a0<\/p><p>In cases of lacerations due to someone else\u2019s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damage covers measurable costs like medical expenses and lost wages, while non-economic damages address less tangible impacts such as emotional trauma and distress.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/contact\/\">Protection Law Group<\/a> can pursue what those lasting effects are worth. No upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d53c2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d53c2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd23f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd23f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer-1024x719.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6082\" alt=\"A woman in a headband and black tank top sitting in a home living room, inspecting a bandaged hand and wrist injury, representing a California severe laceration injury claim handled by Protection Law Group.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer-1024x719.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-laceration-injury-lawyer.webp 1231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd70878 elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd70878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-853\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5882dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e5882dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444afb79 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"444afb79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528c643e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528c643e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you or someone you know suffered a laceration injury, contact us immediately. \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656369d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"656369d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We protect your rights! 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Permanent scars and disfigurement are recoverable as non-economic damages, in addition to your medical bills and lost wages.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-much-is-a-laceration-injury-claim-worth\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1922\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How much is a laceration injury claim worth?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1922\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-much-is-a-laceration-injury-claim-worth\"><p>It depends on the depth and location of the wound, whether surgery or sutures were needed, permanent scarring, and lost income. Documentation and photos of the injury help.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"why-does-prompt-treatment-matter-for-a-laceration-claim\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1923\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why does prompt treatment matter for a laceration claim?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1923\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"why-does-prompt-treatment-matter-for-a-laceration-claim\"><p>Immediate, appropriate care minimizes scarring and infection and creates a clear medical record linking the wound to the accident.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"who-can-be-held-liable-for-a-laceration-injury\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1924\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Who can be held liable for a laceration injury?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1924\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"who-can-be-held-liable-for-a-laceration-injury\"><p>Depending on the cause, an at-fault driver, a property owner, a dog owner, or a construction-site party may be responsible.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-laceration-injury-claim-in-california\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1925\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long do I have to file a laceration injury claim in California?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1925\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-laceration-injury-claim-in-california\"><p>Generally two years from the date of injury (Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f44d2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f44d2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01131a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01131a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7819a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d7819a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622af5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"622af5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol dir=\"ltr\"><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Courts Self-Help Guide, <em>Personal Injury<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury\">https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Legislative Information, <em>Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/em>, <a 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It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laceration Injuries A serious laceration can cause heavy bleeding, permanent scarring, and in severe cases damage to muscle or organs. When it results from another\u2019s negligence, you can recover for your treatment, scarring, and related losses. 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