Can You Get an Infection from a Manicure?

Yes, you can get an infection from a manicure when a salon or technician ignores safety regulations and guidelines. A manicure involves nail files, clippers, and other tools and cutting implements that could break the skin if not used properly. By proving the salon’s negligence, you could hold it accountable for your resulting medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and more.

You could be entitled to financial compensation if you or a loved one suffered a deep cut or abrasion that led to an infection. A Fort Lauderdale nail salon negligence lawyer can help you prove what caused your infection, build a strong case file, and negotiate a fair and appropriate settlement. Most will offer a free consultation with a team member and represent you on contingency.

How Do Infections Happen in Nail Salons?

Some frequently reported reasons a manicure could infect a client include the following:

• Unsanitary manicure tools, including nail clippers, acrylic drills, and nail files
• Sharing tools and equipment between patrons without disinfecting them
• Salon employees who fail to wash their hands or receive inadequate training
• Untreated cuts, nicks, and scrapes between manicure phases

These conditions can lead to staph and other severe infections with long-lasting consequences. When you pursue compensation from the nail shop, a lawyer can conduct a detailed investigation and uncover the cause of your current medical condition.

What Should You Do if You Got an Infection at a Nail Salon?

Get immediate medical attention since an untreated infection can quickly worsen, causing further damage to your health. Get all the medical care you need and consider hiring a nail salon injury attorney to help you recoup its costs. 

Can You Sue the Nail Salon if You Get an Infection from a Manicure?

You can sue a nail salon if its negligence caused your infection. To do so requires proving the following elements:

• Duty of care: The salon must maintain a facility that meets health and safety standards.
• Breach of duty: The salon breached its legal duty by failing to comply with the required regulations. 
• Causation: Establishing a link between the salon’s actions and your infection.
• Damages: You incurred financial consequences (e.g., medical bills) because of your injury.

You can prove these elements with evidence such as medical records, onsite videos, and interviews with salon staff and patrons. Your lawyer could also gather salon inspection records and other evidence you might find hard to obtain on your own.

How Long Do You have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida?

In general, you have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. The court could bar you from filing your lawsuit if you miss the deadline.

A primary benefit of hiring a lawyer is their familiarity with the statute of limitations and its potential exceptions. They can help you avoid the costly consequences of missing the deadline by accurately interpreting the statute of limitations and filing your lawsuit on time.

What Kind of Compensation Can You Get from an Insurance Claim or Lawsuit?

One woman who recently suffered a dangerous infection due to nail salon negligence received a $150,000 settlement. While every injury claim will have a unique monetary value, the types of damages you can request include: 

• Medical expenses: Past, present, and future costs, including antibiotics and other required medications
• Lost wages: Income you lose when a manicure-related infection prevents you from returning to work

Your lawyer will collect proof of income, medical bills, and other documentation that proves your current or potential out-of-pocket costs.

Intangible Damages for Victims of Manicure-Related Infections

An infection can take a physical and emotional toll on its victims. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a nail infection can lead to a dangerous, disfiguring condition called paronychia. It’s caused by a staph infection and can recur, leading to nailbed ridges and waves and (in rare cases) amputation. 

Noneconomic compensation can include:

• Disability: Disfiguring injuries, lasting physical impairments, and limitations 
• Inconvenience: Physical pain and suffering and mental and emotional distress

If you have a lawyer, they can help you assess and document your recoverable damages. They can also negotiate a settlement, weighing the pros and cons of each offer you receive from the salon’s insurance company and fighting for maximum financial recovery on your behalf.

Do You Need a Lawyer to Sue a Nail Salon for an Infection From a Manicure?

While you are not required to have a lawyer to seek compensation, having one offers all of the following case-building benefits:

• Requesting inspections of the salon
• Obtaining lay and expert witness statements
• Collecting your medical records and bills
• Communicating with the insurance adjuster
• Managing insurance claim forms 
• Completing and submitting court documents
• Responding to your legal questions and concerns
• Providing ongoing case updates

Having an attorney can also help you avoid accepting a speedy but flawed settlement that could leave you with less compensation than you are entitled to recover. They will negotiate on your behalf and take your case to court if an acceptable settlement is not forthcoming.

Is it Worth Hiring a Nail Salon Lawyer?

It costs nothing out of pocket to hire a lawyer to represent you. Usually, the lawyer will work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. The law firm will only receive compensation if it recovers money for you. 

Find Out How We Can Help You Sue a Local Nail Salon 

If you or someone you love get an infection following a manicure, you could be entitled to compensation. The nail salon injury attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers will pursue a negligent establishment for the money you need to pay medical bills and replace lost income. 

Explore your financial recovery options and learn how to work directly with our team during a free consultation. Contact one of our team members today.