Traumatic amputation is a catastrophic injury, whether it occurs on a farm, in a factory, or during a car accident. The consequences of such an injury are typically devastating, and may result in wholesale job changes, loss of income, and a permanently altered quality of life. It is not unusual for the victims of traumatic amputation to find themselves buried in debt within a year, especially as the costs for prosthetics, therapy, and medical care continue to mount. If you have suffered an amputation in a car accident, it is essential that you speak with an expert attorney who can help you recover what you deserve.
How do traumatic car accident amputations occur? The most common culprit is what is known as a "crush injury," which often occurs in a broadside or head-on collision that pins an arm or leg within a crushed cabin. Limbs may also be traumatically severed by the sharp edges of twisted metal or broken glass in a violent collision. No matter what the cause, the resulting damage can go well beyond the loss of limb - victims often find themselves facing major blood loss, shock, and loss of consciousness. Secondary medical problems such as blood clots and infections may arise as well in the coming days and weeks.
Here in Chicago, you have a number of avenues you may pursue to recover the costs associated with a traumatic amputation from a car accident. The party who was responsible for that injury can be liable for a wide range of expenses, including:
- Medical care
- Nursing care
- Physical Therapy
- Prosthetics
- Loss of Income
- Pain and Suffering
If you have suffered a traumatic amputation of an arm, leg, finger, foot, or toe in a car accident, it is essential that you speak with an attorney who has demonstrated experience in winning lawsuits of this kind. Klest Injury Law Firm have been at the forefront of amputation victims' rights throughout Illinois for over two decades, and today this firm's record of success is one of the state's most respected. Please don't hesitate to contact us for a free consultation either online or at 847-380-3309 today to learn more.
