Eye Injury Claims & Eye Injury Compensation

Eye Injury & Loss of Vision Claims

Talk to our specialist Eye Injury Claims experts If you’ve suffered an Eye Injury from due to an accident caused by the fault or negligence of someone else. We can help you on a No Win No fee basis. 

Eye Injuries can stem from numerous accidents, including road traffic, military, agricultural and workplace incidents, and often due to inadequate safety measures or improper personal protective equipment (PPE). Complete vision loss or impairment can be profoundly distressing and life-altering.

At PSR Solicitors, we recognise the severe impact of eye injuries, especially those leading to partial or complete blindness, and are committed to securing the compensation you deserve. While no financial compensation can fully undo your pain and trauma, it can help ease the economic burdens of medical costs, rehabilitation and lost earnings.

We understand that pursuing a claim for Eye Injury Compensation might seem overwhelming, so our team is ready to support you. If you believe your injury resulted from negligence and are considering a claim or need advice, please contact us today.

Common types of eye injuries

There are many different eye injuries someone could experience. Some common examples include:

• Scratches or abrasions to the cornea, eyeball or eyelids
• Swelling of the eye/socket area
• Cuts or needlestick injuries from sharp objects
• Bleeding in or around the eye
• Chemical abrasions and caustic burns
• Fractures and breaks of the eye socket
• Inflammation of the iris
• Ultraviolet radiation burns
• Damaged or detached retina
• Loss of one or both eyes

This list does not cover all types of eye injury—there are various other ways the eyes could face damage. If you have been in an accident that was not your fault and sustained an eye injury, our Eye Injury Claims experts are here to help.

Using one of our specialist eye injury solicitors guarantees you a better chance of winning your claim and receiving all compensation and help you’re entitled to on a No Win No Fee basis, so you won’t have any legal costs to pay if your claim is unsuccessful.

Common causes of eye injuries

The eye socket typically provides good protection for the rest of the eye, and our eyelashes and eyebrows normally stop dirt and debris getting into our eyes. But accidents can happen, causing injuries to the eye(s).

Some common causes of eye injuries include:

1. Scratches on the cornea: When foreign bodies enter the eye, such as when handling items such as wood or sharp metal fragments without adequate personal protection equipment, such as goggles, the body’s natural reaction is to rub the eye in the hope of dislodging the item. However, rubbing can worsen things, causing the cornea to become scratched and wounded. As well as being painful, scratches to the cornea can cause temporary impairment to one’s vision; they are also (as with all wounds) at risk of infection if not cared for properly. Injuries to the cornea can also occur in road traffic accidents, when debris from the crash hits the face.
2. Chemical burns to the eye: Chemical burns, especially to the eyes, are serious injuries that require immediate medical intervention. In the workplace, those working with dangerous chemicals should be given training and personal protective equipment by their employer to reduce the risk of harm. Tragically, chemical burns to the eyes have also occurred as a result of assaults.
3. Retina trauma: Damage sustained to the retina can occur as a result of either blunt force trauma or penetrating force trauma. Causes of retinal injury include road traffic accidents, assault and battery (which can cause harm to the retina and the face) and injuries in the workplace. Damage to the retina is extremely serious, as it usually involves some degree of vision loss—you should have any symptom of impaired vision occurring after a blow or injury to the eye assessed for signs of potential damage to the retina.
4. Exposure to bright lights: Temporary or permanent loss of vision can occur due to exposure to extremely bright lights. Examples of when this may occur include exposure to bright light during an explosion, faulty electrical equipment or even not being offered appropriate eye covers during sunbed use. Those who work in fields such as welding can also face exposure if their employer has not given them proper training or PPE.

Symptoms of eye damage

The symptoms can vary depending on which part of the eye has been injured. Typically, symptoms include pain and some degree of visual disturbance, whether it be blurred vision or an inability to see.

The visits to medical professionals to diagnose and help repair damage to the eyes can be lengthy and expensive, and you may need to take off work.  If this has already happened to you because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation to help you reimburse for the financial losses you have incurred and your pain and suffering.

If you have suffered eye damage in an accident of any kind that wasn’t your fault, you have the right to make a claim for compensation, and our knowledge and experienced professional Eye Injury Claims experts are available to help guide you through the process.

Contact our Eye Injury Claims experts today to discuss your case for compensation.