The sudden loss of an arm or leg, hand or foot is a devastating experience. Every year thousands people in the United States lose a limb. Some amputations, such as losing a fingertip in a workplace accident, can cause minor bleeding, discomfort and inconvenience. Other amputations, such as an arm or a leg lost in an automobile accident or aviation accident, can lead to significant trauma, blood loss, shock, infection, and even death. In all but the most unusual cases when reattachment is possible, the loss is permanent and must be dealt with over a lifetime.
Although farm and factory workers are at increased risk for injuries involving amputation, automobile and motorcycle accidents are also common causes of serious injuries that result in amputation. Similarly, lawnmowers, saws and other power tools are also common causes of traumatic amputation that may be due to negligent product design or lack of safety features. These are often “product liability” claims and focus on the manufacturers and distributors of unsafe or defective products. Amputation due to a defective or unsafe product requires a thorough inspection of the product in question including review of its safety history if legal action is being considered.
Treatment of amputations can be especially trying and costly, often involving prosthetic replacement of lost digits or limbs, mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, home modification, and ongoing physical therapy and training. Our amputation lawyers have assembled a trusted group of highly qualified experts who work with us in calculating not only damages you’ve sustained up until now, but also damages that you’re likely to sustain in the future. This can include but is not limited to the following.
Brannon & Associates has received excellent results for our seriously and catastrophically injured clients. If you have suffered an amputation injury as a result of someone else‚s negligence or misconduct you need an aggressive law firm in your corner.
Our attorneys can provide accurate advice and information specific to your case. The law sets time limits in which you can pursue a claim for your injuries, and once that time passes, your right to recover for your injuries will be lost. Call our offices today for a free consultation with an attorney in our office or your home / hospital room.
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