Injury Lawyer - Amputation

in Houston, Texas

Every year, thousands of Americans suffer an amputation injury, forcing them to bear unimaginable financial, physical, and emotional hardships. For those who have lost a limb due to another party's negligence, you need the assistance of an experienced amputation injury attorney to help you achieve full financial compensation for your injury.

Causes of Amputation Injuries

Injuries requiring an amputation can result from numerous situations, including:

• A job injury that slices off a finger or removes a limb
• Medical malpractice if a doctor fails to diagnose cancer or an infection and their negligence forces the patient to undergo amputation
• Traumatic injuries suffered in an automobile accident due to another driver's negligence
• If a negligent co-worker or a defective product results in a construction accident that severs a limb

Compensation for Amputation Injuries

Many amputees wear a prosthetic. While this affords amputees the potential of maintaining a fair quality of life, the process of adapting to life with an artificial limb is mentally, physically and financially exhausting. Additionally, prosthetics can range from $8,000 to $70,000 or more and may need to be replaced every few years.

If another party's negligence has resulted in an amputation injury, then his negligence must be held accountable. In addition to receiving prosthetic compensation, damages that can be pursued for an amputation injury include:

• Lost wages
• Diminished future earning capacity
• Current and future medical bills
• Loss of relationship
• Disfigurement
• Emotional hardship due to disability, disfigurement and other sufferings
• Phantom limb pain, if the brain continues sending signals to the amputated limb

Why You Need an Amputation Injury Attorney

Whether partial or full amputation, suffering an amputation injury is one of the most catastrophic injuries a person can sustain. Coping with the emotional and physical hardships of adjusting to life without a limb requires extensive medical care and a strong network of loved ones to support you through this difficult time.

The recovery process for an amputation injury is trying enough. Financial concerns should be the last thing on your mind, which is why you need the assistance of an amputation injury attorney who will fight for your full financial compensation.

At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have the resources and experience necessary to stand up to insurance companies, HMOs, hospitals and other corporations that will attempt minimizing your compensation. We represent clients on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if you get paid. Please contact our Houston, Texas amputation injury attorneys today to schedule your free consultation in our Houston, Texas office.