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Eye injuries caused by trauma present challenges for the injured party.
Eye injuries may result in permanent vision loss, partial vision loss and/or restriction in the field of vision. Litigation against negligent doctors and clinics over eye injuries is increasing. You should be aware that:
Air bag defects can cause traumatic eye injuries.
LASIK related errors have lead many disgruntled patients to the courts for compensation.
On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb recalled ReNu with MoistureLoc, its contact lens solution, because of reports from consumers infected with the potentially devastating eye infection called Fusarium Keratitis. This is an inflammation of the cornea in the front of the eye that can require surgery.
Under Food and Drug Administration guidelines, tanning salons must direct all customers to wear protective eye goggles. The intense UV radiation in tanning devices is not sufficiently blocked by closing your eyes, wearing ordinary sunglasses, or using cotton wads. Studies show that too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can damage the retina or burn the cornea. Repeated exposure over many years can change the structure of the lens so that it begins to cloud, forming a cataract. Left untreated, cataracts can cause blindness.
In 2005, my 53 year old client, Sonia, was partially blinded in one eye when she was hit by a car while crossing the street. Her body was slammed to the street face first. Liability was very difficult. Sonia was trying to cross a busy urban street while her light was red. Nevertheless, I was able to obtain a settlement in excess of $300,000.00. With the settlement, Sonia was able to pay her medical bills, get expert assistance with her activities of daily living and put money in the bank.
Since 1984, Evan Aidman has helped victims of all kinds of serious injury, including traumatic eye injury. All personal injury cases are done on a contingency basis, meaning there is no charge until you win a verdict or settlement. If you or a loved one has suffered an eye injury, please contact Evan Aidman.
Eye Injury Resources
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Wills Eye Hospital
American Academy of Ophthalmology
To find an eye doctor
Journal of Refractive Surgery
Glaucoma Service Foundation
Eye Health Encyclopedia
A Center for Educational Services for All Blind
& Visually Impaired Students
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Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
Ph: (610) 642-7676
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