If a hairdresser left a wound on my head which caused it to get infected and hair to fall out, can I sue her for negligence?
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If a hairdresser left a wound on my head which caused it to get infected and hair to fall out, can I sue her for negligence?
Asked on January 6, 2012 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may very well be able to sue her for your injury, if she did negligently cause it. You could potentially recover any medical costs; other out of pocket costs (e.g. wigs while your hair grows in), missed or lost wages (if you missed work days), and *possibly* pain and suffering--though you need more than just embarrassment for this usually; you need some significant, long last pain and/or disability.
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