Fresno Amputation Injury Attorneys
Fresno Amputation Injuries
Losing a limb or appendage in a Fresno car accident, airline accident, boating accident, construction accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, amusement park accident or slip and fall accident is a traumatic, life-altering experience. Besides affecting a victim's ability to function, an amputation injury can impose severe financial hardship. It is not uncommon for amputation injury victims to require multiple surgeries, extensive rehabilitation and prosthetics, all of which can cost into the tens of thousands of dollars. At Estey Bomberger, we understand how straining costly medical bills can be for victims coping with an injury. Our Fresno amputation injury attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure victims receive a fair and just settlement for their injury and losses.
What Types of Damages Can an Amputee Recover?
The types of damages that an amputee can recover will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident and the severity of the injury. A Fresno amputation injuries attorney at Estey Bomberger will give every potential client an honest assessment of how much financial compensation may be recoverable in a personal injury claim. As aggressive litigators, we will not settle for anything less than what the client deserves and needs. Our Fresno amputation injury attorneys have won more than $100 million dollars for clients' damages, including:
- Past, current and future medical expenses
- Past, current and future earnings
- Lost benefits
- Disfigurement
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering.
Overview of Amputation Injuries
According to statistics, approximately 135,000 new amputation injuries occur annually in the U.S. An amputation injury is typically diagnosed as a complete amputation (limb is completely severed) or partial amputation (limb is partially attached). To make a proper diagnosis, doctors will carefully examine the condition of the victim, the condition of the limb or appendage, how the amputation occurred and how long the victim went without medical treatment. Once a diagnosis has been made, doctors will either completely remove the limb or reattach it. Many risks are associated with both partial and complete amputation injuries, such as hypovolemic shock, bacterial infection, heart attack, stroke and death. Long-term complications can include chronic Nueroma, non-healing wounds, stiffness and phantom limb (victim can feel the body part that is no longer there). The types of body parts most commonly removed following a traumatic amputation injury, include:
- Legs – from the hip or below the knee
- Arms – from the shoulder or elbow
- Hands/fingers
- Feet/toes
- Ears
- Nose.
We Can be Reached 24 Hours a Day
If you have suffered an amputation injury, it is important that you do not delay calling a qualified Fresno CA personal injury lawyer. After we have been contacted, the Fresno amputation injury lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can act quickly to preserve evidence, gather eyewitnesses and begin building a solid case against the negligent or reckless party. Call our staff today at (559) 682-3629 to arrange an appointment with one of our skilled lawyers. We can take your call at anytime of the day or night and there is no charge. In fact, if we represent you in your claim, you will not have to pay any fees until we have obtained a successful outcome for your case