Minnesota Eye Injury Lawyer

There are a number of accidents that can result in trauma to the eye area. Defective products, sporting accidents, workplace accidents, burns and explosions and car and truck accidents are some of the more common accidents that can result in an eye injury. If you have suffered from any eye injury due to someone else’s negligence on the road, at work or anywhere else, then contact McEwen & Kestner, PLLC to discuss your options.

Eye Injuries We Handle

We handle all lawsuits pertaining to an eye injury caused by someone else’s negligence including the following:

• Car and truck accident eye injuries
• Premise liability and slip and fall accidents resulting in eye trauma
• Work-related accidents
• Eye injuries from burns or explosions
• Eye injuries from dog bites
• Defective product eye injuries
• Horner’s syndrome and bell’s palsy eye trauma
• Aniscoria and detached retina caused by intense impact

Common Eye Injuries

Most eye injuries are caused by intense impact to the facial area including the following:

• Detached Retina – a detached retina causes blurred vision or blindness and usually occurs due to a sudden impact. Sufferers of a detached retina will need corrective surgery in order to treat the problem.
• Anisocoria Eye Injury – this occurs when the pupil sphincter is torn causing a permanent dilated pupil. Sufferers may have vision loss for up to six weeks and will be left with an enlarged pupil causing disfigurement.
• Horner’s Syndrome – this occurs when the nerves that travel from the brain to the eyes and face are damaged. The result is a face disfigurement characterized by dropping eyelids, smaller pupil and a receding eyeball.
• Bell’s palsy – this occurs when the 7^th cranial nerve is damaged due to a sudden impact. Bell’s palsy is most often characterized by facial paralysis which can lead to dropping eyelids, drooling, a loss of taste, facial spasms and pain and swelling in the facial area.

What an Eye Injury Can Do

As mentioned in the above instances, an eye injury can negatively impact your entire life. You may suffer from facial disfigurement, pain and blindness. This means you may not be able to work temporarily or permanently and you may need to hire someone to help out around the house. You will most likely need to consult an eye specialist, undergo surgeries, x-rays and MRI’s and take medication. All of these bills can add up to not only emotional stress but financial stress as well. It is important that you speak to a personal injury lawyer about getting the financial compensation you deserve during this difficult time.

Minnesota Eye Injury Attorneys

McEwen & Kestner, PLLC specializes in all personal injuries, including those affecting your eyes. If you have suffered a traumatic eye injury due to someone else’s negligence, come see us to discuss compensation for your physical, emotional and financial suffering.

Let us help you see the light at the end of this trauma. Contact McEwen & Kestner, PLLC at 651-224-3833 or toll free at (612) 324-1541 today to get the legal advice and financial compensation you deserve.