Amputation Injury Lawyer

If you had a limb or digit amputated due to an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. Whether the amputation was caused by a workplace incident, auto accident, dangerous machinery, or defective product, you must take legal action to hold the negligent party responsible for the harm you have suffered. 

Working with an experienced amputation injury lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. Obtaining legal representation as soon as possible can help give your case the best chance of success, ensuring your attorney has adequate time to gather evidence and build a strong case that will hold the liable party responsible.

Types Of Amputation Injuries

Losing a limb or digit in an accident can be extremely traumatic. A surgical amputation may be necessary if the limb is so badly damaged that a surgeon is unable to save it. This procedure is performed as a last resort and often occurs right in the emergency room to save the accident victim’s life. 

Medical amputations are categorized as upper and lower limb amputations. 
Lower limb amputations involve the legs, toes, and feet and are subdivided based on the affected area. 

Lower limb amputations can include:

  • Digital amputations
  • Ankle disarticulation
  • Partial foot amputations
  • Transfemoral amputations
  • Hemipelvectomy
  • Hip disarticulation
  • Knee disarticulation

Upper limb amputations are not as common as lower limb amputations and are categorized as:

  • Wrist disarticulation
  • Metacarpal amputation
  • Partial hand amputation
  • Elbow disarticulation
  • Shoulder disarticulation
  • Transradial amputation

Common Causes Of Loss Of Limbs

Some of the most common causes of amputation injuries include:

  • Defective products
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Auto accidents
  • Medical malpractice

How Can An Amputation Injury Attorney Help?

After a serious accident that resulted in an amputation injury, it may be overwhelming to consider pursuing compensation by filing a lawsuit during this time. However, whether you’re up against an insurance company, an individual, or an entity, it’s important to take legal action as soon as possible to increase your chances of a successful outcome to your case. At Parker Waichman LLP, our amputation injury lawyers understand how devastating this type of injury is and how it can have a major negative impact on your career, home life, and self-image. If you sustained this injury as the result of another’s negligence, you deserve justice and compensation. 

While you focus on your recovery, your amputation injury lawyer will:

  • Ensure you receive prompt, quality medical treatment and that the pain and suffering caused by your injuries are documented.
  • Gather evidence from the scene of the accident and obtain information from medical records, police reports, security footage, dash cam footage, etc.
  • Investigate the accident or incident.
  • Examine the details of the accident to assess the value of your case.
  • Interview witnesses, including bystanders and first responders.
  • Work with experts to investigate the accident, reconstruct it, and provide testimony regarding who was at fault.
  • Have medical professionals testify regarding the impact the injury has had on you, your home life, your ability to work and care for yourself, and the type of medical care you will require in the future.
  • Make all court appearances.
  • Negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company or defense attorney.
  • Prepare your case, represent you at trial, and defend you in front of a judge or jury.

At Parker Waichman LLP, we understand how devastating this type of injury is and how it can affect your ability to work, care for yourself, and participate in the activities you once enjoyed. Our goal is to work tirelessly on your behalf to fight for the fair settlement or award you deserve. We want to make the entire legal process as low-stress as possible for you, allowing you to focus on your recovery and moving forward with your life as we fight for maximum compensation for your losses.

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What is the Value Of My Amputation Injury Case?

An amputation injury case can be very complex. Because of this, it’s difficult to estimate how much these types of claims may be worth. While your attorney cannot guarantee a particular settlement or verdict, they can promise to aggressively pursue your case and work tirelessly to ensure that you recover maximum compensation for your medical bills and other damages, for the rest of your life. 

Often, serious injuries, such as loss of a limb, can result in a higher settlement amount, considering this type of injury will require medical treatment and monitoring for the rest of your life. With that in mind, your attorney will go above and beyond to ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re entitled to. 

If your case is tried in court, the judge will direct the jury to consider several factors to determine the amount of compensation you should receive, if it is determined that the other party’s negligence caused your injuries. At Parker Waichman LLP, our amputation injury lawyers will seek compensation for current and future damages, including:

  • All medical costs including hospitalization, surgeries, psychological care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices, prosthetics, and other medical costs.
  • Lost wages for as long as you’re unable to work. If you will never be able to return to work, they will pursue compensation for disability income.
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional anguish
  • Loss of function of your limb
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Any property damage
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

And other damages.

Contact Us Today

If you suffered an amputation injury in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another, contact Parker Waichman LLP today to schedule a consultation with an experienced amputation injury lawyer on our legal team.

They can meet with you to go over your legal rights and options and discuss how they can help you recover the compensation you deserve for an accident that was caused by the negligence of another.

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