Average settlement range: $25,000 – $250,000+. With surgery: $50,000 – $500,000+.
Get My Free Estimate →Scarring and disfigurement result from burns, deep lacerations, surgical incisions, degloving injuries, and crushing trauma. Scars are classified as: atrophic (sunken), hypertrophic (raised, red, limited to wound area), keloid (raised, extending beyond wound boundaries), and contracture scars (tightening that limits movement). Facial scarring carries the highest settlement values due to its constant visibility and impact on self-image, social interactions, and professional life.
Treatment options include scar revision surgery, laser therapy (fractional CO2, pulsed dye), dermabrasion, steroid injections (for keloids and hypertrophic scars), silicone sheeting, pressure garments, and cosmetic procedures. Some scars are permanent despite treatment. The psychological impact often requires counseling or therapy.
Settlement Range
$25,000 – $250,000+
With Surgery
$50,000 – $500,000+
Average Settlement
$100,000
Scarring cases are powerful in front of juries because the injury is visible and relatable. Facial scars, especially in young women and children, command the highest values. Photographs (before and after) are the most compelling evidence. The location, size, and permanence of the scar drive value, along with the victim's age (younger victims have more years of living with the scar).
$15,000 – $30,000 – $100,000 – $500,000+
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$20,000 – $50,000 – $200,000 – $1,000,000+
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$8,000 – $20,000 – $75,000 – $300,000+
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$25,000 – $75,000 – $500,000 – $3,000,000+
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