Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026
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A car accident can result in a number of injuries such as broken bones, head injuries, and bruising. Another common type of injury that many people don’t think about is lacerations and cuts from broken glass.
In a car accident, there is a good chance that the glass from windows and mirrors will be broken. When it shatters, glass can fly everywhere, and although, windshield glass has been designed to resist shattering, a large impact can hinder it’s resistance.
Broken Glass Injuries from Vehicular Accidents
Even though windshield and window glass may shatter into tiny pieces, it is still very sharp. If the lacerations are deep, they can cause pain, infection, and scarring. The glass can also cause significant bleeding; which if not treated in a timely manner, could be life threatening. As a car accident lawyer we have known of cases in which an occupant suffered so many lacerations from the glass in a single area of their body, that there was a risk of losing a limb.
Recovering Compensation from Glass Injuries in a Car Accident
If you were injured by glass in a car accident, you may be able to recover damages. Whether this is true will depend on the circumstances of the accident and who was liable. If another person caused the collision you will almost certainly be able to file a claim against them.
Recoverable Damages
If shattered glass caused you harm in a car accident, economic and non-economic damages may be available. These include:
- Medical cost
- Prospective medical costs
- Cosmetic surgery
- Lost wages and loss of income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
Understanding Pain and Suffering
Damages for pain and suffering are typically sought after when another person caused the car accidents. What you seek for pain and suffering for a shattered glass injury may be significant due to several reasons, such as:
- Shattered glass injuries are usually very painful
- Even shallow cuts can causes severe damage
- Lacerations from glass can cause disfiguration
- You may have permanent scarring
- Scarring is usually a basis for high amounts of compensation
In general, the more pain and suffering you experience from broken glass injuries, an auto accident lawyer in Memphis, TN will likely seek a larger award on your behalf.
Be Sure to Follow the Doctors Orders
Once you have been treated for broken glass injuries it is prudent you follow your doctor’s orders. If you are unable to show that you are taking your injuries seriously, the defending side might argue that they are not serious. By doing exactly what your doctor recommends, you stand a better chance at recovering maximum damages for broken glass injuries in a car accident.
Talk with an Auto Accident Lawyer in Memphis, TN for Your Broken Glass Injuries
If you were injured in a car accident and suffered lacerations or other injuries from broken glass, please call a Memphis, TN auto accident lawyer today.
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