If you or someone you love was injured in an auto accident, or other catastrophic accident, then you already know how costly it can be. This is just one of the reasons that it’s wise to contact an amputation personal injury attorney who can help you with your case. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we understand the costs associated with this type of injury – including both financial and non-economic damages. This is not a situation to take lightly. Call our offices today at 909-982-0707 to learn more about your options.
You have legal rights – make sure they’re being respected
If there is a person or company that was negligent or reckless, and their action or inaction was at least partially the reason for the accident or injury, then you have the right to sue them. You are eligible to recover compensation for costs, damages, and more. Some of the most common situations that can lead to amputation accidents include accidents at work, landowner’s negligence, medical malpractice, or a vehicle accident. Regardless of the type of accident, we can help.
You may be surprised to learn how common amputations are
According to the most recent statistics, about one in 200 people in the U.S. has had some type of amputation. It’s true that the number of amputations related to trauma have decreased, there are still a lot of accidents that do lead to amputations. Around 1.8 million people in the U.S. alone are lacking a limb.
The second most common cause of amputation is accidents. What is the most common? Vascular disease. As to accident related amputations, seven in ten involved the upper limb and men are much more likely to have an amputation. It may surprise you further to know that elderly people are the highest risk of having to get an amputation related to trauma.
The financial cost of an amputation is very high
The cost of an amputation is extremely high. Surgery is always required, which often comes with a long stay in the hospital and then months or even years of rehabilitation. Even when they’ve been rehabilitated, a person who’s had an amputation will have higher medical costs for the rest of their life, compared to a person who didn’t have a limb amputated.
Prosthetics can be another large expense. In fact, they can cost tens of thousands of dollars. As if that weren’t serious enough, they generally have to be replaced every two to five years.
The noneconomic damages can be significant as well.
Of course, not all of the damages done include money. Many people find their earning potential lower, depending on the industry in which they’ve been employed. This may require vocational training to find a new job. Most amputees will also need to make changes to their home to make it more accessible. Insurance doesn’t always cover these.
The right attorney can assure you get what you deserve. To learn more about your options, reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for your free case evaluation.
