Amputation Injury
Loss of Limb

Amputations (or limb loss) can occur during, or be medically necessary after, auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and construction accidents. Amputations may require post-surgical physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery, prosthetic devices, wheelchair, and medication, the costs of which are not only high, but continue indefinitely into the future.

Often, the amputee suffers from "phantom pain." This term is used to describe pain which the amputation injury victim perceives in the lost limb, or the missing body part.

The majority of amputations attributed to trauma are caused by motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and higher risk recreational activities. Leading work-related injuries that result in amputation include machine trauma, and electrical and chemical burns.

There remains ongoing medical and prosthetic support in light of the amputation. Fittings, refitting, atrophy of the residual limb (or stump), all lead to regular maintenance of prosthetic devices.

Several health issues beyond that of substitutes for lost body parts must be assessed in individuals with amputations. Particular attention should be given to the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neurological systems (including vision and cognitive function). Of course, mental health support should be considered, as adjusting to a new life with loss of limb presents challenges to event the strongest individual.

The patient's social support system is also important due to the family or caregiver's needed assistance in compensating for environmental, physical and cognitive limitations. Psycho emotional considerations can significantly affect a patient's ability to reach his or her full functional potential.

Physical and emotional recovery after limb loss is usually costly, both financially and otherwise. If a loved one's amputation was necessary after, or as the result of, another's negligence, then you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. These may include:

Contact our experienced accident injury attorneys for a confidential assessment of your amputation injury claim.