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When one thinks about motor vehicle accidents, the first injury that comes to mind is probably broken bones. However, eye injuries may also occur. During Eye Safety Awareness Week June 28 – July 4, we are addressing eye injuries in vehicle accidents.

Experts have reported that the five most common eye injuries in vehicle accidents are contusions or abrasions, foreign bodies in the eyes, hemorrhages, and lacerations.

Contusions or Abrasions (also known as “black eye”)

These may occur when the eye socket is struck, which causes swelling and bruising.

Foreign Body

Small objects may fly around vehicle cabins in an accident. These include possible broken glass and pieces of metal. If a foreign object is trapped in the eye, there may be puncture wounds, eye irritation, and/or a scarring of the cornea.

Hemorrhages

Hemorrhages occur when a small blood vessel bursts in the eye which causes the eyes to have a bloodshot-eye appearance. This type of injury may be caused by a blow to the head or eye socket.

Lacerations

Stitches may be needed to help lacerations heal. If a laceration occurs to the eye, it may cause partial or total loss of vision.

Burns

Burns may also occur during a vehicle accident. When this happens, vision may be permanently damaged.

Lacerations and burns are usually the most serious eye injuries accident victims may sustain. They can prevent accident victims from going back to work and can limit a worker’s ability to earn a living.

Serious eye injuries as a result of a vehicle accident may be compensated. This compensation may include compensation for:

• Permanent vision loss
• Lost wages and future earning capacity
• Medical expenses, past, present, and future
• Pain and suffering

Eligibility for damages requires the establishment of: 

• Negligence of another party causing the accident.
• Sustaining the eye injury as a result of the accident.
• The eye injury caused damages to the victim’s life. 

“If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. We have assisted those who have suffered an injury because of the negligence of another for many years. We strictly limit our practice to personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we have a monetary recovery for you,” said Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyer Randall Spivey.

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.