When you go to a beauty salon to get false eyelashes, you expect to walk away looking and feeling your best. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen when you suffer from an injury caused by eyelash glue damage.
Although eyelash extensions are safe when performed properly using the right tools and with the right training, it is important to understand that there are inherent dangers involved in this cosmetic service. Lash technicians work with sharp tools and potentially irritating chemicals, like formaldehyde and adhesives, near one of the most sensitive parts of your body. You have a right to expect them to exercise an appropriate amount of care.
While one might think that the harm caused by an eyelash couldn’t be that severe and that it will just grow back, there are any number of serious complications that could arise from an eyelash glue mishap. Obviously, one of the biggest concerns is that the glue or other chemicals could get into the eye itself, but there are also several complications that can arise from injuries caused by the tools. It might start with itching, redness, or a rash, but it could also lead to potentially serious eye conditions.
Examples of negligence that can cause eyelash glue injuries, allergic reactions, and irritation
Many injuries related to eyelash extensions are caused by technician negligence. Some examples of technician negligence include opening your eyes during the process, accidentally scratching your eye with tweezers or other tools, damaging natural lashes or eyelids, or gluing eyelashes together with lash adhesive. The consequences of these accidents can range from a minor injury or swelling to permanent scarring that could have a long-term impact on the victim’s self-esteem.
Technicians are expected to receive rigorous training and hold specific certifications and licenses to provide professional beauty services in a salon setting. This is the case with every state. If a salon is found to employ unlicensed technicians or technicians whose licenses have expired, it could also be found liable for any injuries these lash technicians cause as a form of negligence.
Salon owners can also be found liable if they are found negligent in creating unhygienic conditions. Every beauty salon is required to use tools that are either brand new or cleaned using medical-grade disinfection procedures, given the close proximity they come into contact with clients’ eyes and their high potential for transmitting infections. If a salon does not have proper cleaning procedures, it could be held liable for any injuries or infections caused by its technicians.
One circumstance in which a technician or salon will generally not be found at fault is if the client experiences an allergic reaction. If standard industry practices are followed and high-quality products are used, but one of those products causes an allergic reaction, it generally falls on the client. However, there are some exceptions, such as when a salon improperly mixes ingredients or does so without proper disclosure to clients.
Seeking legal recourse against negligent lash technicians and beauty salons
Thankfully, the legal system provides recourse for victims to pursue compensation for their injuries, but it is important to note that injury cases involving eyelash glue aren’t as straightforward as other personal injury claims like car accidents and slip-and-falls. Beauty salon accidents involve a mixture of premises liability and product liability that can be difficult to navigate.
This is why it is important to hire a law firm with specialized experience. When you have an unusual or complex case, you want to find a lawyer who has a track record of winning big on cases like yours because that gives you the best chance of success. For beauty salon injury cases, there are few law firms with as strong a track record as Burnett & Williams and its team, including attorney Kimberly Raab.
A personal injury attorney will fight to get you the compensation you deserve for the damages you have suffered due to the negligence of a lash technician or beauty salon, including both tangible and intangible losses. The tangible losses include the costs of repairing the cosmetic damage caused, as well as medical bills and lost wages incurred during recovery from serious injuries. A majority of the damages in these personal injury claims also comprise pain and suffering, as the physical pain and emotional turmoil that can be caused by this type of injury can be severe and long-lasting.
Hire Burnett & Williams to handle your eyelash extension personal injury case
If you or a loved one has been injured by an eyelash glue incident at a beauty salon, it is crucial to hire a personal injury attorney with specialized experience in this type of premises liability, like Kimberly Raab and her team at Burnett & Williams.
“Contact us today for a free consultation,” says Raab. “We will review your case and determine if we can stand up for your rights and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.”
