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Last updated on August 23, 2024

Degloving injuries are some of the most severe wounds a person can experience, often leading to permanent scarring, nerve damage and even amputation. If another person’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and other losses.

The seasoned legal team at Thacker and Mulvihill, PLLC, has over 35 years of combined experience representing the injured in Pinellas County, Florida, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa. We can help you obtain just compensation for severe accident injuries, including degloving wounds.

Call us for a complimentary consultation with a compassionate degloving injury lawyer at 727-222-1570.

What Is A Degloving Injury?

These catastrophic injuries occur when the skin and underlying tissue are ripped away from the muscle or bone beneath. Degloving injuries come in two forms:

  • External or open degloving: Skin and tissue are forcefully separated from underlying muscle and bone
  • Internal or closed degloving: Internal tissues separate, often leading to severe complications

Both types result in excruciating pain and potential long-term disability, hence the need for immediate medical intervention.

How Do Degloving Injuries Occur?

These traumatic injuries can happen in various scenarios:

Each scenario has unique legal concerns, but a personal injury lawyer can help you overcome complications and move forward with your quest for fair injury compensation.

What Complications Can Arise From Degloving Injuries?

Complications can include:

  • Infection: The exposed tissue is highly susceptible to infection.
  • Blood loss: Degloving wounds can cause significant blood loss, leading to shock.
  • Permanent nerve damage: These injuries can damage nerves, resulting in numbness, weakness or chronic pain.
  • Scarring and disfigurement: Skin degloving can leave extensive scarring and disfigurement, sometimes requiring reconstructive surgery.
  • Loss of function: Depending on the severity of the injury, a degloved limb may lose some or all of its function.

The road to recovery can be long and challenging. You need a legal team that understands the complexity of cases involving catastrophic injuries. We are committed to shouldering your legal burdens, allowing you to concentrate on your recovery.

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Take the first step toward justice. Call us in Clearwater at 727-222-1570 to schedule your complimentary consultation. We are available 24/7 to address your concerns.