There will be no doubt in anyone’s mind that losing a limb is a life-altering injury. The amputation can occur in a variety of accident situations including a traumatic injury that was inflicted in a car accident, a motorcycle collision, a workplace accident, an accident with a power tool such as a chainsaw or even an accident on a farm when using farm machinery.
When a limb has been accidentally amputated there is a long period of treatment involved before a person can function normally again. Even once the wound has healed, it is necessary for the victim to be involved in extensive rehabilitation including learning how to function when a limb has been lost and job training as well.
If the amputation is due to somebody else’s negligence you have grounds for compensation
If you or someone close to you has had the misfortune to lose a a limb in an accident that was not of their making, there may be legal grounds to file for compensation. The person who was responsible for your accident and limb loss and their insurer have the obligation to pay all of your medical bills, any rehabilitation programs and any necessary retraining.
Sometimes, the insurance company will try to trick you and offer a token payment for your suffering and financial disadvantage. This is never enough to cover the costs of long term rehabilitation and medical treatment, let alone loss of potential income from the present and into then future. An amputation lawyer is what you need to work through your options and present a full compensation claim to the person at fault
Common Causes of Amputation Accidents
- Almost 1 in 200 individuals has experienced an amputation, and many eventually fully recover from the trauma.
- Men are more likely to suffer from a limb amputation.
- Two thirds of amputations as a result of a trauma are an upper limb like a hand.
In some workplaces where workers who are in control of mechanical power presses, conveyors, meat slicers and band saws are particularly vulnerable to the accidental amputation of a limb for a variety of avoidable reasons. The sudden impact in a car accident, a truck accident or a motorcycle accident can result in a traumatic injury which could involve the crushing of a limb or the complete loss of a limb
The long-term outcomes for those who have had the misfortune to lose limbs have improved dramatically with advances in medical treatment and the production of substitute limbs. However, if you lost a limb in a car accident that was not your fault then the financial costs you will have to bear will be paid by the person who caused your accident and an experienced lawyer can file the claim for compensation for you. It is your legal right to claim compensation for injuries including amputations that were not your fault so you should not feel guilty about claiming what is rightfully yours.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, learn how to protect your rights with a free consultation. Contact an experienced Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney.
