Contaminated Tattoo Machinery

Tattoos are created using machines that inject ink between layers of skin on individuals.
They accomplish this with single-use needles that carry the ink and penetrate the skin.
Because they actually go beneath the skin, the needles must be discarded after they are used.
Additionally, the machinery to which the needles connect must be sterilized afterwards, since they may come in direct contact with the individual.
Though rare, tattoo infections do occur when tattoo parlors fail to use new needles and sterilize their equipment.
Unfortunately for the affected individuals, they may contract permanent and even life-threatening diseases from these instruments.
Potential Infections Most of the infections associated with contaminated tattoo machinery are either skin-related or blood-related.
The infections most commonly spread among individuals through tattooing are: · Herpes · HIV · Staph · Tetanus · Hepatitis These illnesses can cause painful symptoms, organ failure, and even fatal medical complications.
Many of these infections have no cures and may require long term treatment in order th manage the symptoms they cause.
Others may be curable with expensive medical procedures.
Regardless, the affected individuals may face thousands of dollars in medical debt because of the negligence of tattoo artists.
When an individual does suffer an infection, the tattoo parlor may be liable for the individual's illness, even if the negligence was on the part of a tattoo artist.
Individuals who seek legal action against these parlors may be entitled to financial compensation to help offset the costs of their medical treatments, as well as for pain and suffering.