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Amputation Limb Injury: Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents can be severely traumatic and lead to serious injuries including amputation. The amputation may be of the legs, arms, feet, hands, or other extremities. However, injuries to the limbs are more common in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents are typically caused by the negligence of others. Those responsible for your amputation injuries should be held financially responsible.

Have you or someone you care about suffered an amputating injury in a pedestrian accident? If so, our personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you need to cover your hospital bills as well as ongoing medical expenses related to the accident. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your area to review your case.

Possible expenses involved in a pedestrian accident that caused an amputation:

• ER visit
• Tests, medications, and surgery
• Ongoing physical therapy
• Ongoing emotional counseling
• Adapted car and home to suit needs

When an amputation occurs, it may take a long time to readjust to life. Things that were once taken for granted, like getting dressed, may now be a complicated ordeal. Depending on the extent of the amputation, you may no longer be able to work in your field. This may lead to seeking out a completely new career path or going on permanent disability.

The emotional trauma of an amputation caused by a pedestrian accident is extensive and may take years to recover from. There is the emotional shock of the accident, which may cause phobia-like fears, panic attacks, and sleeplessness. There is also the emotional trauma of losing a body part. This may include feelings of disfigurement and a severely low self-image. In addition to the emotional trauma, amputations may lead to months or even years of ongoing medical care and physical therapy, as well as a lifetime of pain and discomfort. Finally, the emotional drain of being involved in a pedestrian accident and losing a limb may never go away.

If you or someone you care about has suffered an amputation injury as a result of a pedestrian accident, our personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area today to get started.