Disfiguring injuries invite both humorous and demeaning commentary. Leibrandt has never forgotten the annoyance of pirate jokes. He has been used by more than one mother to teach her child. She pointed at his face, and said, “See what happens if you’re not careful when you use sharp objects.”
These are compensated for by the more innocent and gentle attention children give. Leibrandt will give a staring child an eye wink and once in awhile, he’ll look back at him with one open eye and offer him a warm smile.
Serious injuries can change your life. They don’t end your life.
Leibrandt’s entire life was forever changed after he was hurt. He persevered. He graduated from college and graduate school, became a writer and editor, and has–ironically–worked at a teaching hospital in Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.
Our first priority when working with clients who have suffered serious injuries, particularly one that has resulted in disfigurement or loss of functionality, is to ensure that their health is restored as soon as possible. You can regain your life and recover faster if you get treatment as soon as possible. Sometimes clients get too excited and forget how much their injuries cost. We were quick to remind our clients, as we investigated the options to help them get financial compensation for their losses. Money is not a perfect remedy but it’s all that we can offer. They have lost something they cannot get back and therefore they deserve to be compensated.
Summarized from an article by Ashton Prince.
