What are my rights if I went through laser hair removal but they burned me and I have scares all over?
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What are my rights if I went through laser hair removal but they burned me and I have scares all over?
I contacted them and sent pictures but all they did is text me back to say I should use some Neosporin and I’ll be okay. I never heard back from them. I’m asking for my money back and I still have scares all over my body. I am in the beauty field so it’s effecting my life. Do I have a case to sue?
Asked on October 12, 2015 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You may have a case to sue. Burning you with a laser is very likely negligent, or unreasonably careless, so they are likely liable, or responsible to pay. The issue, though, is how much compensation to which you may be entitled. If the scars are permanent and noticeable, you may be entitled to subustantial compensation but if they will entirely or mostly fade within a few weeks or a couple of months, and/or if they are in inconspicous spots, then you might only be entitled to little more than your out-of-pocket not paid by health insurance medical costs, which might not be worth the cost of a lawsuit, especially as you'd likely need a medical witness, which can be very expensive not to mention lawyer fees, if you hire an attorney, as you should.
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