Losing a limb through amputation is extremely traumatic and is often referred to legally as a catastrophic injury. If you have lost a limb in a tragic accident, you may very well be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered an amputation, here’s what you need to know.
Common Causes for Amputation
There a several common causes for amputation. One common cause is automobile accidents. In some particularly violent car collisions, amputation may be the only option to remove a person from a wrecked vehicle. Another common cause in motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents, by nature, are typically more catastrophic than car accidents as the bikers do not have seatbelts and are not protected by the infrastructure of cars. Another common cause of amputation is construction site accidents. Sometimes, construction site accidents are the result of negligence or lack of safety precautions at the site.
How to File a Claim for Injuries
If you want to file for compensation for your catastrophic injuries, you will need to prove that your injuries were caused by an accident that you have no liability for. Often, that comes down to proving negligence on the part of someone else or proving that the injury was intentionally inflicted by another party. To do this, it is advisable to enlist the help of a reputable personal injury or catastrophic accident attorney. Having an experienced lawyer can make all the difference in winning your case and the compensation you deserve.
What Could You Be Compensated For?
In cases of amputation, as with cases of personal injury and wrongful death, there are some costs that you could be compensated for. These include pain and suffering, which may be quantified differently in each state, as well as medical costs, loss of wages from missing work, and lifestyle costs as a result of your amputated limb or limbs.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
