Local Law Firms Home > Personal Injury Overview > Amputation Limb Injury > Car Accidents Amputations can result from serious car accident injuries. In some cases, a person may get trapped in wreckage or a crushed vehicle. The crushing injury may lead to the loss of a limb. Amputation injuries may also be caused by severe cuts due to broken glass or sharp, twisted metal. Amputation injuries are most often the result of multiple car accidents. In addition to being physically excruciating, being in a car accident that results in an amputation is emotionally and mentally overwhelming. Have you or someone you love suffered an amputation because of a car accident? If so, our personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you need to survive financially as you recover from your injuries. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your area today to learn more about your options and to get started. Possible expenses related to an amputation injury include:
Aside from the possible medical expenses, an amputation injury may also lead to an inability to access gainful employment. This may leave the family financially devastated. If the accident victim is the primary income-provider for a family, they will need compensation for loss wages. If the victim is the primary caregiver, the family will need help with childcare, cooking, cleaning, and other domestic duties. Regardless of your life/work situation, you are going to encounter extra expenses as you won’t be able to do everything you did before the accident, at least not right away. In addition to ongoing physical therapy, you may also need to be involved in ongoing emotional therapy. A car accident alone can cause severe emotional distress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Adding to that traumatic event, the loss of a limb can be overwhelming for most people. If you are married or have children, you may need to attend family therapy as everyone needs help adjusting to the changes. If you or someone you love has had an amputation due to a car accident, our personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your area to learn more and get started. Did you know? 90% of all amputations are of the lower extremities. Additionally, the majority of amputations happen to men. |