Tattoo-Related Infections
Polls indicate that around 15% of Americans have tattoos. With the prevalence and acceptance of tattoos rising in the past decade, tattoo parlors have become more and more popular. When an individual decides to get a tattoo, picking the right parlor is very important for his or her health.
Since tattoos use needles to inject ink below the outer layer of skin, practicing good hygiene is vital. If you or someone you love suffered an infection due to a tattoo parlor employee’s negligence, contact the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Risks to Consider
As with any needle used to penetrate skin, tattoo needles should be brand new and should never be used on more than one person. Additionally, the area of the parlor where the individual gets the tattoo should be clean and sterilized. Failure to tattoo a person in this manner may result in:
- Skin diseases
- Infections
- HIV
- Hepatitis
Individuals who are tattooed under unsafe conditions may suffer one of these diseases, which may result in expensive medical bills, pain and suffering, and even life-threatening medical complications. When this happens, the tattoo parlor may be held accountable for those expenses if the affected individual pursues legal action.
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Tattoo artists should be aware of the potential dangers of their trade, and they should take every reasonable step to minimize these dangers. If you or your loved one contracted an illness after getting a tattoo, contact the Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.