Fresno Amputation Injuries Lawyer
Fresno Amputation Injuries
For victims of amputation injuries, the road to recovery can be a difficult one. In addition to dealing with physical and possibly, emotional injuries, victims can face a devastating financial situation due to mounting medical bills. Amputation injuries often require multiple surgeries, on-going doctor visits, expensive medical devices and extensive rehabilitation.
The Fresno amputation injury lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger are dedicated to recovering monetary compensation for victims’ injury expenses. Working alongside a team of amputation injury experts, we will determine the future costs of treating and managing your injuries in order to obtain the appropriate compensation amount. In addition to medical expenses, compensation for lost wages, disfigurement, physical pain and mental anguish can be obtained in a personal injury lawsuit.
Causes of Fresno Amputation Injuries
Although some amputations are the result of a disease, such as diabetes or osteomyelitis, almost 22 percent of amputations are related to trauma. Trauma-related amputation injuries can stem from almost any type of serious accident, including car accidents, boating accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and slip and fall accidents.
Understanding an Amputation Injury
An amputation is either partial or complete removal of a body part, such as an arm, leg, finger or toe. Removal of a finger or toe is usually considered minor, and carries a low risk of complications. Removal of a leg or arm is typically considered a major amputation, and can result in serious complications for the patient. Major amputation surgery complications include chest infections, heart attacks, strokes, infection, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) and death. A serious complication that can arise from an amputated knee or hip is the development of a contracture. A contracture is essentially a muscle or tendon that has become too tight for an extended period of time, which results in a shortened muscle or tendon. The shortened muscle or tendon prevents the joint from straightening. Contractures can only be released through surgery.
Amputation Injury Rehabilitation
Losing a limb can permanently affect a victim’s mobility. After an amputation injury, the primary goal of rehabilitation is to return the victim to the highest level of function and independence possible. Most rehabilitation programs begin immediately following surgery, and include both physical and emotional therapy. Amputation injury victims can expect to participate in activities that improve motor skills, and promote muscle strength and control. Nutritional, emotional and vocational counseling may also be included in an amputees rehabilitation program. Once the amputation wound has healed, and depending on the nature of the amputation, most amputees will be fitted for an artificial limb.
Don’t Wait to Take Legal Action
If your amputation injuries were caused by another individual’s wrongdoings, you should not wait to take legal action. Most injury victims only have two years from the date of acquiring the injury to file a personal injury claim. After the time has expired, you will not be allowed to file a claim and your opportunity to obtain justice and compensation will be lost. Consult the Fresno personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger to learn how their experience and knowledge can benefit you in every stage of the claims process.
Experience Counts
When it comes to amputation injury representation, experience counts. The Fresno amputation injury attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger have more than 70 years collective experience helping seriously injured victims. Our years of experience litigating complex personal injury cases have resulted in large settlements and verdicts for our clients. Phone our firm as soon as possible to speak with one of our skilled Fresno personal injury attorneys. We can be reached 24 hours a day at (559) 682-3629 for a free consultation.