Amputation injuries are some of the most traumatic and life-changing events a person can experience. Whether an amputation is the result of a serious accident or a necessary medical intervention, the loss of a limb brings intense physical, emotional, and financial devastation.
At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, we understand how these injuries affect every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why our team is committed to standing up for amputation injury victims in Toledo to secure the compensation and justice they deserve.
Types of Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries vary widely in severity and long-term impact. They also happen more often than you’d expect. In fact, researchers from the National Library of Medicine predict that by 2060 there will be a 145% increase in people living with the loss of a limb in the U.S. Understanding the following types of amputation injuries and their unique causes and challenges can help make your case and what kind of support you need clear:
- Traumatic Amputations: These occur instantly during a catastrophic accident, often in high-impact incidents such as car crashes or machinery accidents
- Surgical Amputations: Sometimes a severely damaged limb must be removed surgically because of complications such as infection, lack of circulation, or irreparable injury.
- Partial vs. Complete Amputations: Partial amputations involve the loss of part of a limb, such as fingers or toes, while complete amputations refer to the total removal of a limb or extremity.
- Upper Extremity Amputations: These affect the fingers, hands, or arms.
- Lower Extremity Amputations: These involve the toes, feet, or legs and are common in serious traffic accidents or when medical complications require surgical removal.
Common Causes of Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries in Toledo are often preventable and are linked to another party’s negligence or failure to maintain a safe environment. Examples include:
- Workplace Accidents: Manufacturing, construction, and agricultural jobs often involve dangerous equipment and environments where catastrophic injuries may occur.
- Vehicle Accidents: High-speed crashes, rollovers, or collisions with commercial trucks can cause crush injuries or trauma so severe that amputation is necessary.
- Medical Malpractice: Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, or failure to properly treat infections can result in conditions that require amputation to save a patient’s life.
- Defective Products: Faulty consumer goods, machinery, or medical devices may directly cause injuries that result in amputation or lead to complications requiring surgical removal.
Complications and Long-Term Effects
The effects of an amputation touch every aspect of a victim’s life. Many victims face lifelong medical, psychological, and functional challenges, including:
- Phantom Limb Pain: Many amputees continue to feel pain or sensation in the missing limb, which can be psychologically and physically difficult to treat.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes: Nerve damage and residual limb pain can persist for years.
- Psychological Trauma: Depression, anxiety, and PTSD are common as individuals adjust to their new reality and cope with the emotional stress of their injury.
- Need for Prosthetics and Adaptive Devices: While prosthetics can greatly improve mobility, they require maintenance, periodic replacement, and ongoing training.
- Rehabilitation Requirements: Physical therapy is essential for regaining strength, learning new movement patterns, and adjusting to prosthetics.
- Risk of Infection: Especially in cases involving open wounds or surgical complications, infection can pose serious health risks.
- Additional Surgeries: Many amputees require ongoing procedures to address complications, improve mobility, or adapt their bodies to prosthetics.
- Permanent Disability: Amputation often leads to long-term disability, impacting employment, hobbies, independence, and overall enjoyment of life.
Liability in Amputation Injury Cases
Determining who is responsible for your amputation injury is the key part of your injury case. Liability may fall on one or more of the following:
- Employers: If safety regulations weren’t followed at work or if proper training wasn’t provided, an employer may be liable.
- Vehicle Operator: Drivers who cause serious accidents through reckless or impaired driving can be held accountable.
- Property Owner: Poorly maintained property and dangerous conditions that result in injury could lead to premises liability claims.
- Product Manufacturer: If a defective product caused your injury, the company that designed or manufactured it could be held responsible.
- Medical Provider: When poor medical care or misjudgments result in amputation, you may have a valid malpractice claim.
Compensation Available for Amputation Injury Victims
Your financial recovery should include your current and future needs. Our attorneys fight to recover full compensation for all damages you’ve suffered, including:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Hospital stays
- Surgeries
- Prosthetic devices (initial and replacement costs)
- Rehabilitation services (physical and occupational)
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lifetime care costs
Why Choose Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy
At Nurenberg Paris, we’re more than lawyers. We’re compassionate advocates for people facing some of the hardest moments of their lives. Here’s why clients trust us with their most serious cases:
- Decades of experience with catastrophic injury cases
- Deep understanding of the physical and emotional toll of amputation
- Access to expert witnesses, life care planners, and prosthetists
- Resources to calculate lifetime medical and financial needs
- Proven track record of strong settlements and verdicts
Contact Our Team Today for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation injury in Toledo, don’t delay getting legal guidance. Our lawyers are ready to listen, answer your questions, and fight for the full compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
