Cincinnati Amputation Accident Lawyers

Did you lose a limb in an accident in Cincinnati? Amputation of any part of the body represents a very traumatic event. Generally, the loss of a limb impacts you for the rest of your life, whether you get a prosthetic or not.

If someone else’s actions caused the accident that resulted in the loss of your limb, you might have legal options. You can review steps to secure compensation with a Cincinnati amputation accident lawyer from The Fitch Law Firm LLC.

Information About Amputation Accidents

According to the Amputee Coalition, around 45% of amputations around the country occur due to trauma. About two million people have a missing limb in the United States, with over 180,000 amputations occurring every year.

What Is the Most Common Type of Amputation Injury?

More people experience a partial hand amputation more than any other kind of amputation injury; this type of injury involves the loss of at least one finger. However, the loss of an arm represents the second most common amputation injury.

An amputation accident attorney in Cincinnati can help with your case, regardless of what kind of amputation injury you face.

For a free legal consultation with a amputation accidents lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-545-3930

Types of Accidents That Can Cause Amputations

Amputation injuries occur for several different reasons around the country. A lawyer could step in to help if you lost a limb in a:

Traffic Accident

Traffic accidents cause more amputation injuries than any other kind of accident in the United States. Traffic accidents may involve:

Cars
Trucks
Motorcycles
Trains
Bicycles

Motor vehicle accidents often involve large vehicles that slam together. In addition to leading to an amputated limb, they may result in:

Head injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Internal injuries

Make sure that you get immediate medical treatment after any motor vehicle accident, to prevent further injury. Receiving immediate medical attention also helps establish a connection between your injuries and the accident. This will be important when filing an injury claim.

Workplace Accidents

Accidents in the workplace cause a tremendous number of amputations every year. These accidents often occur in factories or construction sites, but they can also occur in other businesses.

If your injury occurred at your workplace, your employer may have you see a designated doctor. This will not prevent you from seeing your own doctor or going to the hospital. You could get help from our workplace injury lawyer if you are hurt on the job and lost a limb.

Other Types of Accidents

Amputation accidents may occur in other situations. For example, we often see these injuries associated with:

Agricultural accidents
Accidents involving fireworks, firearms, or explosives
Electrocutions
Building door accidents

You have the opportunity to build a claim after any of these accidents with our amputation accident lawyer in Cincinnati.

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Medical Treatment for Amputation Injuries

Medical professionals can provide you with immediate treatment after an amputation injury. Generally, healthcare workers bring you into surgery to get the care you require after this injury.

Doctors handle amputations by removing bone fragments and dead tissue from the site of the injury. Next, they smooth any jagged sections of the bone and focus on sealing nerves and blood vessels before shaping the limb.

Medical professionals aim to leave you in a favorable position to use a prosthetic device.

Pursuing Compensation for Expenses Associated with Amputations

Amputations generally require a lot of medical care for recovery. Therefore, you may face rising medical expenses as you recover after an accident. In addition to surgery costs, you may need to spend at least 14 days in the hospital during your recovery. Issues like infections and burns can extend the time it takes you to heal. In addition, many patients require several months of physical therapy during the healing process.

After your injuries heal, you can get fitted for a prosthetic. These tools help you regain some of your lost mobility after an amputation injury. However, they may cost a lot of money.

An amputation attorney can step in to help you secure damages for your losses. In addition to focusing on compensation for your medical expenses, you may receive coverage for your:

Time off at work during your recovery
Lost earning potential
Pain and suffering
Prosthetics

The exact amount of compensation you receive primarily depends upon the extent of your injuries.

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Proving Liability in Accidents that Cause Amputations

In some cases, you may have the opportunity to seek compensation for your losses after an amputation accident. However, you usually only have a chance to get compensation if someone else caused the accident that led to your injuries.

For example, if you got into a car accident in Cincinnati, the other driver could cover your losses if they caused the accident by:

Speeding
Ignoring traffic laws
Running a red light or stop sign
Swerving between lanes

Drivers often operate their vehicles in dangerous ways if they are distracted, under the influence of alcohol, or fatigued. Again, our lawyer can assess your case and take steps to determine who caused your injuries.

A Note on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Cincinnati

Ohio allows you to seek compensation through workers’ compensation insurance if you get hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation insurance typically functions on a no-fault system. Therefore, you can receive compensation even if your employer did not directly cause your injury.

However, this does mean that you generally cannot sue your employer in Cincinnati for an amputation injury. Our lawyer can walk you through the steps to file a workers’ compensation claim.

Consider a Lawsuit After an Amputation Injury

In addition to seeking compensation through the insurance company, you may have the opportunity to file a lawsuit in some cases. You can review the steps in this process with our lawyer.

Discuss Your Claim with an Amputation Accident Attorney in Cincinnati Today

A Cincinnati amputation accident lawyer can step in to help you after a severe injury. The Fitch Law Firm LLC has built cases for clients in your position for years. Find out more by calling our law firm at (513) 407-4521.

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2020-12-17

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