{"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\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/laceration-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesiones por Laceraci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\">Lesiones por Laceraci\u00f3n \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\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a> represents <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/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\/es\/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\/es\/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\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/\">vehicle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/motorcycle-accidents\/\">motorcycle accidents<\/a>,<\/strong> truck accidents, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/pedestrian-accidents\/\">pedestrian accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/bicycle-accidents\/\">bicycle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/construction-accident\/\">construction accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/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>Mientras que la mayor\u00eda de las laceraciones no causan infecci\u00f3n, los casos severos pueden penetrar la piel, afectando m\u00fasculos, \u00f3rganos internos o huesos. El sangrado significativo y el dolor son s\u00edntomas comunes. Un tratamiento inmediato y apropiado es crucial para minimizar la formaci\u00f3n de cicatrices. Diferentes tipos de laceraciones tienen tiempos de curaci\u00f3n y requisitos de tratamiento variados. Las laceraciones de grosor completo suelen tener tiempos de curaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s largos y cicatrices m\u00e1s severas, potencialmente requiriendo cierre con suturas. Las laceraciones desgarradas o irregulares pueden necesitar recorte y cierre con suturas por un profesional m\u00e9dico.\u00a0<\/p><p>En casos de laceraciones debido a la negligencia de otra persona, podr\u00edas tener derecho a una compensaci\u00f3n por da\u00f1os econ\u00f3micos y no econ\u00f3micos. Los da\u00f1os econ\u00f3micos cubren costos medibles como gastos m\u00e9dicos y salarios perdidos, mientras que los da\u00f1os no econ\u00f3micos abordan aspectos menos tangibles, como trauma emocional y angustia.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/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\">Si t\u00fa o alguien que conoces sufri\u00f3 una lesi\u00f3n por laceraci\u00f3n, cont\u00e1ctanos inmediatamente. \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\">\u00a1Protegemos tus derechos! \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bdb2fa8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3bdb2fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es\/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjEzNzIiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Agenda una consulta<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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-3eccd48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3eccd48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ddc0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3ddc0a\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d9c04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"b7d9c04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-b7d9c04\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"b7d9c04\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-get-compensation-for-scarring-from-a-laceration\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1921\"><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\">Can I get compensation for scarring from a laceration?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1921\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-get-compensation-for-scarring-from-a-laceration\"><p>Yes. 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>Lesiones Personales<\/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>","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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