Suffering an amputation is a life-altering experience. Beyond the physical challenges associated with a traumatic amputation injury, these wounds can profoundly impact a victim's emotional and financial well-being as well. Whether caused by a catastrophic accident, medical negligence, or workplace incident, the trauma of losing a limb demands not only medical care but also skilled legal representation.
At Derek L. Hall, P.C., our skilled Jackson amputation injury attorneys understand the long-term challenges amputation victims face, including mounting medical bills, lost income, the need for prosthetics, and ongoing rehabilitation. Our dedicated legal team will work to hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
With a proven track record of representing amputation injury victims in the Jackson, Mississippi, area, we are prepared to advocate aggressively on your behalf. Contact our office now to schedule your free case review with a
personal injury attorney.
An amputation injury involves the loss or removal of an appendage or body part, such as an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger, or toe. In the medical community, there are two types of amputations: surgical and traumatic.
Statistics from
Johns Hopkins Medicine show that traumatic injuries account for nearly 45 percent of all amputations. A traumatic amputation involves a body part or limb being severed or torn away from the body. Data also suggests that motor vehicle collisions are one of the primary causes of traumatic amputation injuries in the United States.
The other type of amputation is called surgical amputation. Removing a limb or body part may be medically necessary when trauma, infection, disease, or other medical conditions require the removal of an appendage to save a person's life or improve their quality of life.
Both types of amputations can occur because of another individual's careless actions. While traumatic amputations may be more common in motor vehicle accidents and other accidents, surgical amputations may also be necessary following a tragic incident. Crashes or accidents that cause serious injuries to an appendage may necessitate a surgical amputation to save a person's life or because the damage is too extensive to repair.
The most common causes of amputations in Jackson include:
An amputation injury doesn't just cause significant physical damage and setbacks. It can also cause deep emotional distress and financial instability today and for the foreseeable future.
If an individual is injured in an accident due to another person's careless actions, the victim can legally seek compensation from the at-fault party. Typically, this compensation is obtained through an insurance claim. However, victims also have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to seek money for a catastrophic injury.
An insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit can help an individual recover money for:
The overall value of a claim or personal injury case varies, but a skilled amputation lawyer can evaluate your unique circumstances and calculate the value of your injuries and losses.
