Degloving Injury Attorney
Last updated on September 9, 2024
Degloving injuries can be devastating, often leading to long-term physical and emotional hardships. When a degloving injury occurs due to an on-the-job accident, a team of experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can make a difference in your future.
Since 1975, The Townsley Law Firm has represented employees suffering from workplace injuries. We are active in the Lake Charles community through our service on boards and charities, allowing us to offer personalized legal services. When a severe work injury threatens your well-being and livelihood, call us for a free consultation. Se habla Español.
What Are Degloving Injuries?
Degloving is also known as avulsion by medical professionals. Degloving occurs when the skin and underlying tissues are torn away from bones, muscles or tendons, often due to accidents involving heavy machinery or industrial equipment.
These injuries can be catastrophic, often resulting in significant blood loss, infection and even the potential loss of a limb. Degloving injuries can impact any part of the body, including the legs, arms, torso or face. They are not limited to the hands, as the term might suggest.
Types of degloving:
- Open degloving injury: The skin is completely torn off, exposing the muscle and bone beneath.
- Closed degloving injury: The skin remains intact, but the tissue beneath is separated, leading to blood supply issues and tissue death.
Both types require immediate and often extensive medical treatment, including surgeries, grafts and long-term rehabilitation.
Types Of Accidents That Can Cause a Degloving Injury
Typically, degloving is associated with high-impact accidents, a risk in many Louisiana industries, such as oil and gas, construction and manufacturing. Scenarios that can lead to degloving include:
- Being caught in machinery
- Getting run over by heavy equipment
- Experiencing a fall from a significant height
These accidents cause immediate pain and suffering and can also lead to prolonged medical treatment, loss of income and decreased quality of life.
Given the serious nature of degloving injuries, it is vital to explore your legal options, especially if negligence or unsafe working conditions played a role in the injury.
Legal Help For Degloving Injuries
If you or a loved one has suffered a degloving injury in Louisiana, The Townsley Law Firm is here for you.
We can guide you through the complex workers’ compensation landscape, helping you obtain the benefits you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call us at 337-377-0584 in Lake Charles to schedule a free consultation. Se habla Español.