Look at your skin. You probably have one or two scars already. Most people do. Why? Because a lot of things leave behind scars - from falls, to surgeries. No matter what caused your scars, here how your skin repaired the open wound. The skin sent a bunch of collagen - tough, white protein fibers that act like bridges - to reconnect the broken tissue. As the body did its healing work, a dry, temporary crust formed over the wound. This crust is called a scab.

There are three different types of scars that are associated with burns. Keloid scars cover more area than that of the injury. Hypertrophic scars are thick and raised, and red in color. Contracture scars restrict movement of the body and result in permanent skin tightening.

The law permits you to sue the at-fault driver under very limited circumstances. First, you must have been seriously injured. The law defines serious injury as “death” of “serious impairment of body function” or “permanent serious disfigurement.” In addition, you cannot be more than fifty percent (50%) at fault in the accident. If you have suffered one of these “serious injuries” and the other person is 50% or more at fault in the accident, you can sue for non-economic losses including pain, suffering, mental anguish, scars and disfigurement. This is an area in which legal advice is very helpful.