Injuries to the face and teeth are uniquely personal. Beyond the medical and dental bills, they can affect your appearance, confidence, and quality of life — all of which Montana law recognizes.
Types of Facial and Dental Injuries
Crashes and falls can cause facial fractures, lacerations, broken or knocked-out teeth, jaw injuries, and eye injuries. Treatment may involve oral surgery, reconstructive procedures, implants, and ongoing dental work that stretches over years.
Because dental and facial reconstruction is expensive and often not fully covered by insurance, the out-of-pocket impact can be significant.
Scarring and Disfigurement
Permanent scarring or disfigurement is a recognized element of non-economic damages in Montana. Visible scars, especially on the face, can affect self-image and social and professional life. Juries are allowed to consider this very human impact when awarding damages.
Photographs documenting the injury and healing process, along with testimony about the emotional effect, help establish this part of the claim.
Future Dental and Cosmetic Costs
Dental implants and crowns don't last forever, and reconstructive work may require future revisions. A proper Montana claim accounts for these future costs, not just the initial treatment. Settling too early can leave you paying for replacement work yourself.
Dental and medical experts can project the lifetime cost of maintaining the repairs, supporting full compensation.
Don't Undervalue a Facial Injury
These injuries carry both real costs and real personal impact. A Montana attorney makes sure both are fully valued.
Call 973-566-5599 for a free review of your facial or dental injury claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Permanent scarring and disfigurement are recognized non-economic damages, and the visible and emotional impact can be presented to a jury.
They should be. Implants and reconstructive work often need future maintenance or replacement, and those projected costs belong in your claim.
Have questions about your own situation? Get a free, confidential case review. You pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Montana attorney. Injury Claim Team is a legal referral and lead-generation service, not a law firm.