There can be nothing worse after any serious accident to realize that you were not responsible for it, yet you seem to have to face all the negative consequences by yourself. If you have had any serious injury such as a loss of one or more of your limbs, severe burns, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury or paralysis, you should not contemplate having to pay for the full cost of treatment yourself. If at all possible, whoever was at fault must be made to pay for these costs in full, so you can have a chance of a life in the future. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to do this without the help of a very skillful personal injury attorney with experience in serious injury claims.
Loss of One or More of Your Limbs
You could lose one or more of your limbs because of the trauma of the accident itself or because an amputation or surgical removal of the limb(s) was the only way to save your life after the accident.
One or more limbs can be literally torn away from your body in a serious accident such as a vehicle accident or if you fall a great height on to something sharp. Urgent and immediate removal to hospital may be necessary unless the limb was a finger or toe. In some situations, delicate and careful surgery may be able to reattach these smaller limbs.
Amputation may be carried out after an accident, but usually it is a last resort. If the damaged limb is badly infected or only partly attached it may be the only way to save your life or prevent further harm.
Occasionally, amputations are carried out because a surgical operation has gone wrong or medical treatment was insufficient. If medical negligence or malpractice is suspected, a personal injury claim may be possible as with an accident.
Dealing With the Loss of a Limb Can be Crucial
There is no single way of dealing with the loss of a limb as it depends on which limb was removed and how it is likely to affect you personally. This could be just a minor inconvenience. For instance, it may be just the end of a finger on the hand you do not use so much. If you use your hands all the time, losing any of your fingers on the hand you depend on could be a significant impediment. Losing an arm or a leg will mean a very significant change to the way you live your life now and into the future.
It will be imperative that you seek legal help to work out a full and fair compensation claim which takes careful consideration of the long term implications on you and your family.
Getting Legal Help For Any Serious Injury Claim
It is strongly advised that you seek the very best legal help to negotiate a settlement that helps you deal with any serious injury such as the loss of an arm or leg. There are many things that an experienced attorney will be able to do which you may never consider by yourself. As with any personal injury claim there must be a clear link between the at-fault party and the loss of your limb. Solid evidence and witness statements are crucial. Medical reports and estimates made for long term support will be critical in ensuring that you are able to cope with your injury the best way you can.
