Atlanta, Georgia Amputation Injury Attorneys

For those who are in good health and have all of their extremities intact, the ability to do just about anything, from typing to running, eating to brushing one’s teeth and more, is most likely taken for granted. When you’re mobile, you just don’t think about the possibility of being immobile or disabled.

But for those who have been in serious accidents and have lost a limb as a result, life may be very different. If you have suffered an amputation injury due to another’s wrongful act or negligence, our attorneys want to meet with you. You may have a personal injury claim.

Reasons for Limb Amputation

 In some cases, the amputation of a limb is necessary for medical reasons. Information provided by Stanford Medicine states that the three primary causes of limb amputation are:

1. Disease. Certain diseases, such as diabetes and bone infections, can result in dead tissues and the necessity of amputation. If you have had a limb amputated unnecessarily, or if you believe that amputation could have been prevented but for your doctor’s failure to treat you with the required degree of care, please call our law firm – you may have a medical malpractice claim.
2. Injuries. Acute injuries that severely damage tissues and blood vessels are the most common reason that limbs are amputated. Stanford Medicine reports that ⅔ of upper extremity amputations are trauma-related.
3. Necessary surgeries. Finally, amputation may be necessary for medical reasons other than disease, including the removal of a tumor from bones or muscles.

Common Causes of Amputation Injuries

 If you have been involved in a catastrophic accident that resulted in a limb amputation, you may maintain the right to bring forth a civil action against the party whose negligence caused your accident. Some of the most common types of accidents that lead to amputations and other catastrophic injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents and truck accidents. When a serious car or truck accident occurs, a motor vehicle occupant may be hit with an object or pinned between objects as a result of a crash, either resulting in the immediate amputation of a limb or the necessity of surgical amputation due to severely damaged tissues and arteries.
• Pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. Bicyclists and pedestrians have few protections when they are involved in a serious accident. In tragic cases, an extremity may be amputated in the accident, or may be so badly injured that, despite best attempts by surgeons, saving the limb is impossible.
• Construction and workplace accidents. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous, in large part because construction workers are employed around large pieces of machinery and equipment, leading to caught-in/between accidents. These accidents are associated with limb amputations.

If you have suffered a limb amputation injury as a result of your involvement in another type of accident, please reach out to our law firm, so our experienced Georgia personal injury attorneys can review your case.

Life After an Amputation Injury

 Losing a limb can be shocking, leading to both physical impairment and psychological distress. Those who have lost a limb may be coping with:

• High medical bills;
• Phantom pains;
• Expenses for rehabilitation, therapy, modifications to a home or vehicle, etc.;
• Depression (depression is a major health concern for amputee victims);
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
• Lost wages;
• Disability;
• Diminished quality of life; and
• More.

While an amputee certainly can achieve a high quality of life after losing a limb, doing so can take time, and usually is preceded by physical and emotional challenges first. Even when a patient adapts and resumes their life following an amputation, they may still never be able to do the things that they once did as an immediate consequence of losing a limb.

How Our Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You

Our Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyers can imagine that there are few things worse than losing a limb in a traumatic accident or due to a medical provider’s negligence. While we know that nothing can change what has happened to you and the wrong you’ve suffered, we believe that we can help you to gain the financial compensation you need to alleviate economic woes and start rebuilding your life after an amputation. Our lawyers will help you by:

• Determining the cause of the accident. Determining exactly how a car accident, workplace accident, or another accident type occurred can be difficult; causation isn’t always obvious. Our lawyers work with accident reconstruction experts and other professionals to piece together how the accident occurred and who’s to blame.

• Proving fault and liability. We don’t just figure out how an accident happened – we also figure out who should be held liable. Sometimes, liability isn’t clear. For example, perhaps a drunk truck driver caused an accident, but the trucking company is liable because it failed to conduct a background check on the driver prior to hiring them.

• Fighting for your right to compensation. Once we have determined the cause of the accident and gathered evidence to prove negligence and liability, our next goal is calculating your damages, issuing a demand letter, and getting you your full compensation award. We will aggressively negotiate on your behalf, and will be prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to trial if necessary.

Throughout the entire process, our law firm will be available to answer any questions you have about the claims process, help you navigate the Georgia legal system, and represent you in all interactions with insurance companies.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C. Today

Losing a limb is one of the most traumatic and life-changing types of injury. If you have suffered an amputation injury, we know that the future may seem bleak. When you choose our Atlanta personal injury lawyers, you can count on our law firm working hard for you. We recognize the importance of you recovering the financial compensation that you need to get the medical care and treatment you deserve, as well as provide for yourself during your recovery.

Please call our firm today at 678-981-5370 or send us a message through our website contact form. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis.