Accidents can happen anywhere and anytime—at work, on the road, at home, and at play. Sometimes these accidents can result in serious bodily injury, including the loss of a limb or an extremity, such as a hand, foot, finger, or toe. If you or a loved one has suffered such an amputation injury due to the negligence of another person or organization, the knowledgeable Broomfield amputation lawyers at Hull & Zimmerman can help you file a personal injury claim.
According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, approximately 1.7 million people in the U.S. are living with limb amputations.
There are two types of amputation: surgical and traumatic.
A surgical amputation refers to the loss of a body part that has been damaged in an accident or due to a serious infection. If the body part cannot be saved, it may need to be amputated surgically.
A traumatic amputation injury occurs when a body part is severed or torn from the body in an accident. Traumatic accidents that may lead to amputation can include:
- Traffic accidents involving cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians, or
- Work accidents involving heavy equipment or machines with moving parts.
If you have experienced the amputation of any limb or body part, you could be eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim. Reach out to the attorneys at Hull & Zimmerman today to schedule your free consultation.
