Amputations
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Any car accident injury can be traumatic and frightening, but no injury is more overwhelming than one that leads to an amputation. The difficulties created by the loss of a limb or extremity can appear impossible at first, and may continue to be overwhelming for a period of time. At The Bradley Law Firm, we want to help individuals who have suffered an amputation recover financially as well as physically.
Types and Causes of Amputation
If your extremity, such as a hand, arm, or leg suffers a severe trauma, it may be so badly damaged that reconstruction is impossible. Twenty-two percent of amputations are caused by traumas, such as may occur during a rollover. Individuals may also suffer an amputation if an arm or leg is outside of the vehicle when the accident occurs. Amputations are not limited to arms and legs, but may include:
- Fingers
- Toes
- Hands
- Feet
- Arms
- Legs
The loss of even a small extremity is emotionally as well as physically traumatic, and can affect your ability to perform your job easily and quickly. For this reason, The Bradley Law Firm offers help to individuals with any type of amputation. We encourage you to seek assistance immediately, so you can receive reasonable compensation for your loss.
Costs of Amputation
Although you expect your insurance company to compensate you appropriately after an accident, you may not be aware of the rights and responsibilities you have after an accident. Particularly in the case of an amputation, you may not be aware of all the costs, which may include:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Reconstructive treatment
- Pain medication
- Emotional or psychological therapy
- Physical rehabilitation
- Compensation for missed work or loss of income
- Prosthetic limbs
The cost for each of these can range from the hundreds to many thousands of dollars, and you will need the help of an experienced lawyer to help you recover appropriate compensation. You may find that filling out insurance claims alone is so confusing that you miss an opportunity for compensation due to difficult legal terminology.
If you or your loved one is suffering from the loss of a limb due to a car accident, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm today, and learn how we help individuals like you from all over Missouri, including the Kansas City, Jefferson City, and St. Louis areas.