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Article: Amputation According to recent estimates, there are approximately 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States. Accidents are the second leading cause of… » More …
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Amputation
February 05, 2008
According to recent estimates, there are approximately 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States. Accidents are the second leading cause of amputation, after vascular disease. The causes of these accidents can vary from work-related injuries during construction or while operating machinery, to automobile accidents, to medical malpractice. In some cases, defective product design or lack of safety features can result in amputation. If you believe your injury could have been avoided with proper care, you may be entitled to reimbursement for your losses.
The costs associated with a catastrophic injury like amputation can be staggering. In addition to the physical pain and mental suffering one must endure, amputees usually face enormous medical bills. Physical therapy can often last for years after the injury. Amputees may have difficulty returning to work and require vocational rehabilitation to assist them. In some situations, modifications to a person's residence may be necessary. Some victims of amputation may be eligible for prosthetics, but these prosthetics are costly and must be replaced every few years.
If you believe your injury was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to recover part or all of your expenses. This is true even if you believe you, yourself, were partially at fault for the injury. To the degree the other was negligent, victims are able to recover the cost of the pain and suffering as well as past and future medical bills, expenses, and lost wages. In cases of egregious behavior, you may even be entitled to punitive damages. With the aid of our experts, our attorneys can help you assess the strength of your case and what you are legally entitled to. Having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney can help guide you through the process of securing and maximizing your due compensation.
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