Loss of Limb Lawyer Philadelphia
In Personal Injury cases, there is a jury instruction made by the judge which states that a loss of well-being is like losing a limb. Though this may be true in some metaphorical sense, actually losing a limb can be considerably worse. Frequently, a person that loses a foot, arm, hand or the like will suffer phantom pain. This pain occurs when your brain sends out signals as if you still had the limb. On average, there are about 30,000 traumatic amputations occurring in the U.S. on a yearly basis.
Losing a limb or being forced to amputate a limb is by far one of the most shocking impacts of an accident that an individual can face. Everything about that person’s life has now changed. They may face hardships in the workplace or may even need special equipment to help them complete their daily tasks. The effects of limb loss are not always immediate. Many amputees in Philadelphia experience phantom limb pain in the long term. Loss of limb can also result in decreased activity; directly increasing the risk of health problems which are related to sedentary lifestyles.
Here is a short list of the types of trauma that can result in an amputation or loss of limb:
- Car Crashes
- Industrial Accidents Involving Machinery
- Medical Malpractice
- Hospital Infection
- Lawn Mower Incidents
- Blenders and Kitchen Appliances
Children are at particularly high risk for amputation if they are not well-supervised. Many children lose their limb(s) from farm equipment and lawn equipment. If you or a loved one lost a limb in an accident, contact The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. Our attorneys and staff can assist you with your claim, and get you the compensation that you deserve. The consultation is always free, and we guarantee that if we do not get you compensation, your representation is absolutely free.
Here are several of the reasons why you need to contact an attorney to help you with your claim:
- Initially, and in most cases, there is a great need to preserve the product that caused the amputation.
- An attorney can recover your medical bills associated with the case
- An attorney can recover damages for lost wages
- An attorney can recover compensation for you for the past pain and suffering you sustained
- An attorney can recover future pain and suffering that you will endure for the rest of your life
- An attorney can recover damages for future lost wages or earning capacity
- An attorney can recover damages for all mental anguish that you suffered both in the past for the rest of your life
- An attorney can, in some cases, recover damages for clinical depression or mental illness which you may develop during the pendency of the case, and for the rest of your life.
- An attorney can recover for loss of life’s pleasures and quality of life.
Philadelphia Loss of Limb Lawyer
The loss of a limb resulting from a Defective Machine or the negligence of another can ruin a marriage, and affect your familial relationships, income, and activities. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., our attorneys, and staff are sympathetic to your problems. We have empathy for all our clients who have undergone such a sharp change in their lifestyle, and we want to help them by securing the compensation they need and deserve to cope with this drastic shift.
This content was written on behalf of Greg Prosmushkin.