Blindness and eye injuries

Blindness and eye injuries can be devastating because most of us take our sight for granted.  If your eye injury was the result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation.

Causes of eye injury

Most eye injuries are minor, but because the eye is sensitive, any type of injury can lead to loss of vision.  Serious injuries may even lead to removal of the eye.  
Eye injuries can include scratches and cuts, being hit in the eye or burns and irritation.  As well as possibly causing problems with your sight, eye injuries can be painful.

The greatest danger of eye injury comes from small, high-speed objects, such as stones thrown up by lawn mowers or windscreen glass in car accidents.  Many eye injuries are preventable if you take the proper safety precautions and you should wear safety glasses if your eyes are at risk in your job.  

Laser surgery

Some eye injuries are also caused by complications following laser eye treatment.  This is now very popular in the UK, with over 10,000 treatments performed every week.  In most cases these treatments are successful, but as with any medical procedure, there are risks.

Claims Direct can help

If your eye injury wasn’t your fault, whether it happened at work, in an accident or during laser eye surgery, you may be able to claim compensation.  Claims Direct uses expert personal injury lawyers who will help you make your claim.  

It is vital you get rehabilitation for your eye injury and we will also support you through this process.  We will ensure you get the treatment you need and put you in touch with support groups who can help you adjust to life with blindness or eye damage.  

Contact us now for a free first discussion if you’ve suffered from an eye injury.  You can speak to a trained representative, or leave your details on our online web form and we'll call you right back.