Any serious injury is likely to be painful and have long-term consequences. However when it comes to amputation injuries, these injuries do not heal. Even if the person affected gets the best prosthetic ever invented, the natural limb will never be fully replaced. There are many accidents that can result in amputation, and there are various types of compensation a person can expect if they suffer from one of these injuries.
Medical Expenses
As you would expect, one of the largest parts of a personal injury claim involving an amputation is often the medical costs. This should include damages for both your past medical expenses and your future expenses. We can work with a medical and financial expert to determine your long-term medical costs that should be included.
Recovery Expenses
Virtually everything can be difficult after an amputation, from tying shoes to walking without help. Even if a person gets the best prosthetic, they will likely still have to go through extensive rehabilitation and/or physical therapy to teach the body how to use it. You are able to file for damages related to your recovery, including the cost of the prosthetic, the cost of the fittings for it, other assistance devices you might need, transportation costs, and even therapy costs.
Expenses Related to Work
Depending on the job you had before the accident, your amputation injury might not allow you to return to your chosen career. If this happens, you can not only sue for your lost wages, but also for future lost wages and earnings. If you were a stay at home parent or otherwise did not have a job outside of the house, you can sue for damages necessary to cover the household chores you were once responsible for, such as cooking and cleaning. If occupational therapy could help you return to work, then that can be covered too.
Expenses Related to Pain and Suffering
There is no question that anyone who suffers from an amputation is likely to experience pain and suffering. They can be compensated for both the emotional and the mental anguish that comes from this experience. This includes phantom pain or phantom limb syndrome in which a person experiences the sensation of pain in a limb that is no longer there.
Call Now to Request a Free Legal Consultation from an Experienced Attorney
If you have lost a limb then you should seek compensation from any at-fault party. Do not simply accept a settlement offer without first talking to a personal injury attorney. We are happy to provide you with a free consultation at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas if you call us at 909-982-0707.
