Few injuries are as life-changing as those that result in amputation. Whether the amputation occurs during the accident itself or is medically required afterward as part of the treatment plan, the consequences of losing part of your body can be devastating for your quality of life and ability to earn a living.
People who suffer amputation injuries often require extensive medical care to move forward with their lives, and they also may lose their ability to do their jobs and earn the paychecks their families need. Because these injuries are so catastrophic, victims are often eligible for large settlements, but getting them isn’t easy—especially without the help of an experienced law firm.
At Berg Injury Lawyers, we’ve helped many amputation injury victims get the money they’re owed for their catastrophic losses. If you or someone you love suffered an amputation injury, we can put our experience to work for you, too. Contact us anytime for a free consultation to learn how we can help.
Why Choose Our Firm?
Choosing the right legal team can make all the difference when dealing with an amputation injury. Our California amputation injury lawyers have a proven track record of success and provide compassionate, personalized legal representation to every client we assist.
When you get Berg Injury Lawyers on your side, you get:
- Experience and Knowledge: Our attorneys have extensive experience handling amputation injury cases and understand the complexities involved. We use our knowledge to build strong cases and advocate for our clients’ best interests.
- Client-Centered Approach: We prioritize our clients’ needs and work closely with them throughout the legal process. Our team is always available to answer questions and provide updates to ensure our clients feel supported every step of the way.
Common Causes of Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries can result from various incidents, often due to other people’s and parties’ negligence. Understanding the common causes of these injuries can help identify who may be responsible for your injury.
These causes include:
- Car and Truck Accidents: Severe car and truck accidents can lead to traumatic injuries, including amputations. High-impact collisions often cause significant damage to limbs, sometimes making amputation necessary.
- Workplace Accidents: Workplace accidents can result in severe injuries that cause or require amputation, including in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or other high-risk jobs where heavy machinery is used.
- Medical Malpractice: Amputations can also result from medical errors, such as improper surgical procedures or misdiagnosis.
- Defective Products: Faulty and defective products, especially medical devices and industrial equipment, can cause injuries that cause or necessitate amputation.
Physical and Emotional Impact of Amputation Injuries
The consequences of an amputation injury go beyond the immediate physical loss. The long-term effects can be overwhelming, impacting both the body and mind.
They include:
- Physical Rehabilitation: After amputation, victims often require physical rehabilitation to regain their mobility and adapt to life with a prosthetic limb.
- Psychological Effects: Amputation injuries often lead to psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Long-Term Care Needs: People who have undergone an amputation may require long-term care, including medical treatments, therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Determining Liability in Amputation Injury Cases
Establishing liability is an important step in pursuing an amputation injury claim, as victims must know whose negligence contributed to or caused their injuries.
Common liable parties for these types of injuries include:
- Driver Responsibility: In car accidents, at-fault drivers may be held liable if their actions or negligence contributed to the amputation.
- Employer Responsibility: Employers can be held liable for failing to maintain a safe work environment, and in many cases injured workers may be owed workers’ compensation even if their employers weren’t negligent.
- Manufacturer Liability: If a defective product causes an amputation injury, the manufacturer could be held responsible. Proving that a product was faulty and directly caused an amputation injury is essential in these cases, and it often requires years of experience and product liability knowledge.
- Medical Professional Liability: A healthcare provider may be liable when an amputation results from medical malpractice. Demonstrating that their negligence led to the unnecessary procedure is a required part of a successful amputation injury claim.
Compensation Available in Amputation Injury Claims
Amputation injury victims can often seek large settlements due to the life-changing nature of their injuries. These funds can help cover expenses and support a better quality of life post-injury.
Some of the compensation amputation injury victims can receive includes:
- Medical Expenses: Healthcare-related compensation can cover all medical costs related to the amputation, including surgery, hospital stays, and follow-up care.
- Prosthetic Costs: Prosthetics are often necessary for those who have undergone an amputation. Compensation can help cover the costs of obtaining and maintaining these devices.
- Rehabilitation and Therapy: Rehabilitation and therapy are important for recovery and adaptation after an amputation. Compensation can help pay for these essential services. You should be able to get compensation for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health therapy in many cases.
- Lost Wages: Amputation injuries often lead to missed work or an inability to continue in the same job. Compensation can cover lost wages and future earning potential.
- Pain and Suffering: The physical pain and emotional distress caused by an amputation can be significant. Victims may be entitled to compensation for these non-economic damages.
- Loss of Quality of Life: Amputations can dramatically alter a person’s lifestyle and ability to enjoy hobbies and leisure time. Compensation for loss of quality of life is an important part of settlements.
How Our Lawyers Can Help
Our legal team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to amputation injury victims. We can handle every aspect of your case while allowing you to focus on recovery, including:
- Investigating the Incident: We know how to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your injury to gather all relevant information and build a strong case.
- Gathering Evidence: Our attorneys can collect vital evidence, including medical records, accident reports, and expert testimonies, to support your claim.
- Negotiating with Insurance Companies: We will handle all communications with insurance companies to protect your rights and negotiate to get you maximum compensation for your damages when you hire our firm. It’s our goal to get you peace of mind while you focus on getting better.
- Representing You in Court: If the insurance company refuses to pay you a fair settlement for your amputation injury, our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to represent you in court and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact Our California Amputation Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation injury, you don’t have to navigate this difficult path on your own. Our California amputation injury lawyers are here to help you pursue justice and compensation.
Contact Berg Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you in your journey towards physical and financial recovery.
