How much is a scar worth in court?

I recently cut myself and had to go to the ER for stitches. While the cut is not that big, only about half an inch long or so, it is on the back of my arm in a highly visable area. The stitches the doctor put in unraveled within 2 days, and I had to get medical care again. The new doctor could not restitch it as it was too long after the injury, and the skin never closed properly. I have a gash, the skin is still open even though the wound has healed. I am taking the ER doctor who put in the original stitches, what is this open gash worth? I am getting married soon, and have a sleeveless dress and cannot hide the scar, which is much worst than it should have been. Any advice?

Sorry, meant to say I am taking the ER doctor to court for improper treatment.

If you recieved shoddy services from the ER, there is no reason you should not be able at the very least be compensated for the cost of the bill. If you went to a different doctor and they did the best they could, show a copy of that bill and paperwork as proof. Also, start taking pics of the scar to chart out it's process. It sounds like you are mad about the scar being bigger than it should be. Stitches should leave a very thin line, but if it wasnt properly closed, there is odviously a much larger scar then there should be. Also, if you stay in small claims court, you will be held to a lower standard of proof, and no lawyers are allowed in small claims. I would persue it!!!

My backtought is:If your groom you thik does not merry you because that scare -do not be less satisfied than that first doctor to merry you.
You are so identical about one issue.... Report It

Oh my God I feel so sorry for you (!)

go now before wedding and its worth more

its physical evidence, id say its worth alot

That's too bad that that happened. At least it's on the back of your arm and not the front. I would get a lawyer for this and see if they think it's worth taking to court. They will know how much you could expect for a settlement.
If it's important to you, then I think you should get a lawyer.

Do you honestly think you are going to get free professional advice on here?

The only people who will answer this will be the old, the mad and the unemployed.
I'm all three!!!!!

All depends if you make your living with that arm. Careful, too, for in court though the burden of proof is lower in civil cases, so is the bar set lower for cross-examination. If you have history of cutting, or it can be insinuated, you might find yourself viewed negatively and hurt financially. Only the judge and lawyers get paid in court.

I am suprised that you found an attorney to represent you on these facts. I would think that it would cost more to bring this case to trial than you would get as damages...

hmmm... I dunno. If it's only a cosmetic thing, and the scar doesnt actually impede your arms use at all, I am not sure if you have grounds for court. But then again that is only a guess.

It depends on the scar, where it is etc.
Could you wear a pashmina or shawl of some sort when you get married. Or try the camoflague make up. I know that isn't the point and obviously you shouldn't have the scar but just a thought to help you hide it if you wanted.
X

Once the stitches unraveled did you go immediately back to the hospital to get them redone? Maybe you should think about suing the idiot who cut you. Please don't breed as we don't need anymore people like you filing these silly lawsuits.

You should try cocoa butter. It gets rid of scars but I don't think you should sue your Er doctor I think it was complications during the time of your healing period.
Your probably not going to win because judges tend to like doctors.

Don't spend the money yet. I have a HUGE scar that was caused by a student at University Of Colorado Medical Center, she was not supposed to be stitching without the attending physician in the room, wish I would have know that. We are not talking about a 1/2 inch scar, we are talking about a 7 inch one. I did not want cash, just an apology, did not get it. To apologize would be to say they were guilty, so I went for the pockets when it was all over with I was told to wear a one piece swimming suit and get over it, basically.

The ER doctor did his best I'm sure. If you go to court and win, then ALL of us will have to pay because a doctor's biggest regular pay6ment is his/her mal-practice insurance. It's just a little scar that will get smaller. Tell your ER doctor what you're planning to do. He may offer you a few bucks out of court to settle it. If you go through with it...maybe 5 grand. Of course you'll have to give your lawyer 50% so you'll end up with 2500. The feds get 30% of that. So you'll get $1,750. The doctor may give you $2500 to just forget it.

oh please, things happen. maybe you did something to make the stitches unravel.
There is nothing better than lawsuits that aren't really necessary. People wonder why doctor fees are so high - it's because of crap like this.
Get some cream to help reduce the size of the scar and put make-up over the rest of it.

Stop trying to make money by ruining other people's lives. Plus you tie up the courts for important cases. Did you really suffer enough to need to go to court or are you just greedy enough to want the money?

Lawsuits are the way many people think they should make money. It's truly sad.

Most scars cause from a accident or in your case someone (medical) not properly repairing a injury to begin with would be look at as to amount of disfigurement cause. Damages awarded would be based on the laws of the state you live in.
You should speak with a injury lawyer who could explain all of your options.