Our lawyers hear three common questions from accident victims who suffered amputations and their families. Victims want to know if they can obtain compensation, how long it will take to receive it, and what steps they need to take to initiate the process. We work with amputation victims to educate them on the legal process involved in seeking compensation. Our clients value our unwavering commitment to client service while we fight for the outcomes they deserve. Amputation victims deserve assertive legal representation in their personal injury cases.
Unfortunately, some serious accidents leave victims with life-altering injuries. Whether an accident victim has a limb amputated during the accident itself or requires medical amputation after the accident, the medical costs arising from the accident are undeniably enormous. You and your family are likely facing a range of bills, including ambulance, emergency room, surgical, hospital, and medication costs, among others. If you are a candidate for a prosthetic, you will incur an expensive bill for the prosthetic itself, as well as repeated bills for fittings and adjustments. You may also have bills for an outpatient stay, physical therapy, or medical devices, such as crutches or a wheelchair.
People who have not suffered amputations often have no clue about the enormous costs associated with them. It’s not just medical bills at stake – amputation victims often have serious emotional trauma associated with their accidents, and many either cannot return to work or have to change jobs due to their life-altering injuries. When amputation victims and their families approach our firm about legal representation, they have a lot of questions about the future. We do our best to answer those questions and provide a path forward.
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Can Amputation Victims Obtain Compensation for Their Injuries?
Yes, many accident victims who suffered amputation injuries can recover compensation. Part of our firm’s essential services for clients includes investigating the circumstances of their accidents to build the best case for reasonable compensation. The investigation includes determining whether worker’s compensation may cover some of the costs arising from the accident and whether the victim can file a personal injury lawsuit to recoup costs as well. Often, we can pursue a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of an amputation victim. Damages available in a successful lawsuit include payment of medical costs, compensation for lost wages from the accident and future lost wages due to reduced earnings or inability to work, compensation for emotional distress, and compensation for pain and suffering.
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How Long Will It Take to Seek Compensation?
Amputation victims commonly ask us how long it will take for their cases to go through the legal process. At Allen & Nunnally, we don’t take shortcuts when it comes to fighting clients’ cases. We will do what it takes, for however long it takes, to diligently seek justice. As a result, it’s hard to give an exact timeframe for an individual amputation case. Vitally, we move quickly once we engage a new client. You won’t catch us napping – we initiate the investigation promptly and begin assessing damages from the outset. As a personal injury lawsuit progresses, we strive to have our clients’ cases heard as promptly as possible within the constraints of the legal system. We know that you have mounting medical bills from your life-changing injuries, so we make it a priority to move your case forward.
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How Do Amputation Victims Get Started With the Legal Process?
Many amputation victims and their families are initially unsure about how to get started with the legal process. When it comes to a very serious injury like an amputation, it’s best to find high-quality, zealous legal representation who will not back down from an insurance company or other defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. Finding a lawyer quickly is important – you only have a short time to file a personal injury claim, and it’s easier for your lawyer to investigate and track down information closer in time to the accident. Once you have legal representation, your lawyer can explain your options for seeking compensation, which likely include making settlement demands to the insurance company or other responsible party and filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you’re looking for a lawyer to help with your amputation accident case, look no further than the former Marines at Allen & Nunnally, who will fight for you.
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Did you or a family member suffer an amputation in an accident? Are you struggling to figure out how to file a Texas personal injury claim to help with your medical expenses and other damages from the accident? At Allen & Nunnally, our high level of preparation, discipline, and hard work today stems from our time in the Marines, where we learned what it takes to be successful. We have a steadfast commitment to client service. That’s why hardworking Texans trust us to fight for the compensation they deserve. To schedule a consultation with one of our Houston-based attorneys, use our convenient Contact Form, call (713) 955-2217, or email us at info@allen-nunnally.com.