Tattoo Infections
When you go to a tattoo parlor, you expect the providers to keep the premises clean and have sterile equipment. If that’s not the case, you can end up with an infected tattoo. This can lead to serious health complications.
If you have a tattoo infection that occurred because of the provider’s negligent conduct, you may be able to file a personal injury claim and receive compensation. Learn more about how to recognize a tattoo infection and what your next steps should be.
Signs of Infected Tattoos
Infection in a tattoo is not always immediately obvious, especially in its earliest stages. You will typically begin experiencing localized tattoo infection symptoms, such as increased redness and swelling. This can be difficult to spot, however, because you’re bound to have some inflammation and redness at the site simply as a result of the tattooing process.
Watch for increased pain or tenderness. You may notice bumps in the area, along with excessive radiating heat. Itching can be another sign to watch for, along with red streaks. The latter is one of the signs that the infection is spreading, so getting immediate assistance is important.
If a tattoo is infected and you don’t receive immediate care, the symptoms can spread to the rest of your body. You’ll begin feeling feverish, which then leads to chills and sweating. If you don’t get medical assistance, you could develop septicemia, which is blood poisoning. It can be fatal.
Reasons Tattoo Infections Occur
Tattoo infections can be catastrophic, but it’s essential to establish their cause to know if filing a claim is possible. Typically, an infection occurs because of tools that are not sterile. The tattoo ink is sometimes diluted with water, and if that water is not sterile, it can lead to bacterial infections. You may be able to hold the provider liable for your losses in these cases.
The ink itself could be made with substances that aren’t safe. Product liability claims allow you to hold the manufacturer of the ink responsible for your losses.
Damages Available in a Tattoo Infection Claim
You can receive economic damages, which address your medical expenses, including hospital stays, treatment, and medications.
If the tattoo infection led you to miss work, you can also receive compensation for lost wages. Additionally, if you can’t return to work in the same capacity as a result of septicemia or other serious complications, you can receive damages for loss of earning potential. You could also be entitled to recover compensation for your out-of-pocket expenses.
When filing a wrongful death claim because a loved one didn’t survive the infection, you can receive assistance for the funeral expenses you incurred. You can also receive coverage for any services your loved one provided that you’ll now have to hire someone to do.
Non-economic damages address pain and suffering, mental anguish, scarring and disfigurement, emotional distress, and your loss of enjoyment of life. The severity of the infection will play a role in the amount of non-economic damages you receive.
Contact the Fort Mitchell Personal Injury Lawyers at HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today
Cases dealing with tattoo infections can be difficult. It can be complex to demonstrate liability, so you should not attempt to pursue them on your own. By hiring a personal injury lawyer, you can depend on their experience when it comes to gathering the right evidence and presenting a strong case. With legal help, you can focus on healing from this traumatic experience.
For more information, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation today.
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