The Loss of Sight may well be one of the most difficult injuries one can endure. Loss of Sight impacts every facet of your life, including your career, your enjoyment of life and your relationship with you family. Loss of Sight injuries can result from a traumatic Head Injury from an automobile accident, a Slip and Fall or a bike accident. Experiencing a Brain Injury due to the negligence of another or a Construction Accident can cause the Loss of Sight. If you have an eye injury that has impaired your vision it is important to speak with a New York Loss of Sight injury Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates as soon as possible. You may be entitled to just compensation for your injuries.

Loss of Sight can result from many different types of injuries. While some may be the result of a disease or are genetic, there are injuries that can occur that are due to the negligence of another. A sharp object in the eye, a chemical splash in the workplace (workers compensation claim will ensue), or perhaps medical malpractice in a Lasik surgery are just a few incidents where Loss of Sight can occur. There are six types of eye injuries that can cause Loss of Sight: lacerations, abrasions, oculomotor injury, retinal detachment, cataracts and glaucoma. Some of these injuries may heal over time and the victim may regain some or all of the eyesight, as with a corneal abrasion. Others are more serious and cause permanent Blindness.

Loss of Sight can result from a blow to the head can causing retinal detachment. Surgery must be performed to reattach the retina or complete blindness can result. Burns to the eye are somewhat common, by either ultraviolet light or other type of extremely bright light. There is no modality to heal an eye if it has been burned. Cataract, glaucoma and occularmotor injuries are seen in a workplace setting. While most think of glaucoma or cataract as a disease, it can be from a traumatic injury.

When a victim has less than 20/200 corrected vision, they are considered legally blind. A victim that has experienced complete Loss of Sight will need extensive therapy and visual aids. Understandably, the medical costs associated with this are enormous. The victim will like need psychological counseling as well, as Loss of Sight impacts their life in so many ways. If you or a loved one has experienced Loss of Sight it is vitally important to contact a New York Injury Lawyer from our office so that you receive compensation for your injuries.

A New York Personal Injury Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates will help you calculate the dollar amount necessary to restore balance to your life after your loss. Your lawyer will strategize with life care planners, economists and other medical experts to determine the real costs of your injury. We will provide you with legal guidance as well as a free case consultation. If you have been injured as a result of a Construction Accident, Car Accident or bike accident you deserve to be compensated for your loss. If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to Workers Compensation as well. Contact us today at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We have offices in New York City including Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. There are also office locations in both Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island to serve you, as well as Westchester County.