When Your Injury Requires Amputation
A catastrophic injury that requires amputation is a life-changing event that can have dire physical, emotional and financial repercussions for you and your family. At Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC, our personal injury lawyers have handled hundreds of cases involving traumatic amputations and have seen firsthand the permanent and devastating effects of this type of serious injury.
Causes of Traumatic Amputation
Amputation can involve the arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes and ears. It may occur due to trauma during an accident or a body part may have to be surgically removed if there is no chance of saving it. Quite a few scenarios can cause catastrophic injuries or necessitate amputation may occur, including:
Motor vehicle accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Trucking accidents
Pedestrian and bike accidents
Train and bus accidents
Boating accidents
Factory accidents
Construction accidents
Agricultural accidents
Other workplace injuries
Defective machinery or equipment
Firearm, explosives and fireworks accidents
Burns and electrical accidents
Accidents involving dangerous chemicals
Medical errors or malpractice
Living with Amputation
There are nearly two million people living with limb loss in the United States. Losing a limb, hand or foot can cause serious physical and psychological trauma and financial hardship. In many cases, the victim may experience permanent phantom pain and require extensive physical rehabilitation, costly prosthetics and ongoing medical care. Returning to work is often not an option for victims of traumatic amputation. The emotional impact of losing a part of your body can also have far-reaching, lifelong effects on you and your loved ones.
Compensation for Amputation Accidents
To ensure your financial future is protected and you receive the care you need, our knowledgeable and compassionate personal injury lawyers can help you recover damages for:
Past and future medical bills
Rehabilitative costs and home care
Past and future income and earnings
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma and distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of companionship or consortium
Punitive damages (if applicable)
If You’ve Been Injured, We Can Help
At Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC, we understand the difficult and costly implications of injuries that cause or necessitate amputation. If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, our experienced personal injury attorneys provide the legal support you need and will fight to get the compensation and justice you deserve. Call Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Contact Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC
Whether you’ve been injured at work, in an automobile accident, or due to medical malpractice – you deserve justice and fair compensation for your injuries. Since 1997, the personal injury attorneys of Gold, Albanese & Barletti have established a legacy of justice for our clients. We will work tirelessly on your behalf to get maximum compensation for your injuries. There are no upfront legal fees and we don’t get paid unless you win your case.
Our firm is licensed and admitted to municipal, state, federal and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Since 1997, we have helped thousands of clients and established a track record of success across a wide array of legal practice areas.