Navigating Amputation Injury Claims

Suffering an amputation injury is a life-changing event. If you or a loved one has lost a limb due to someone else’s negligence in the New Orleans area, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Egenberg Trial Lawyers are here to help you seek compensation. With over 100 years of combined experience and more than $200 million recovered for our 25,000+ clients, we have the knowledge and resources to fight for the justice you deserve.

Understanding Amputation Injuries

An amputation is the loss of a body part, most commonly a finger, toe, arm, or leg. It can occur due to a traumatic accident or a surgical procedure necessitated by injury or disease. Losing a limb is an incredibly painful ordeal, both physically and emotionally. Amputees face many challenges, including:

• Excruciating pain and long recovery times
• Extensive rehabilitation to learn how to adapt
• Significant medical expenses
• Lost wages from being unable to work
• Prosthetic limbs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars
• Permanent disfigurement
• Emotional trauma and loss of enjoyment of life

If your amputation was caused by another party’s reckless or negligent actions, you have the right to hold them accountable and seek financial compensation for the immense losses you’ve suffered. However, getting fair compensation is no easy task. You’ll be going up against insurance companies that have armies of adjusters and lawyers fighting to pay out as little as possible. That’s why you need the skilled New Orleans amputation injury lawyers at Egenberg Trial Lawyers in your corner.

Seeking Medical Treatment After an Amputation Injury

Your health and well-being should be your top priority after a catastrophic injury like an amputation. Seek medical attention immediately and follow your doctor’s treatment plan closely. You’ll likely need one or more surgeries, pain management, wound care to prevent infection, physical and occupational therapy, and mental health support.

Keep detailed records of all your medical appointments, procedures, prescriptions, and expenses. This documentation will be important evidence in your injury claim. Be sure to attend all follow-up appointments and therapy sessions to show you are doing everything possible to recover.

An amputation will involve significant medical costs, likely for the rest of your life, as you may need ongoing care, replacement prosthetics, and modifications to your home and vehicle. Our New Orleans amputation injury attorneys will fight to recover maximum compensation for all your medical expenses, both now and in the future.

Avoiding Discussions With Insurance Companies

After an amputation, you will likely be contacted by insurance companies, either your own or the at-fault party’s insurer, if someone else caused your injury. They may pressure you to give a recorded statement or try to get you to accept a quick, lowball settlement offer.

It’s best to avoid speaking with insurers and refer them to your lawyer instead. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions in a way that can damage your claim. They may try to get you to downplay your injuries or admit partial fault. What you say can and will be used against you later. Let your attorney handle all communications to protect your rights.

Accepting an initial settlement is also unwise, as it will almost certainly be far less than what your claim is truly worth and will prevent you from seeking additional compensation later. Our New Orleans personal injury lawyers will investigate your case, gather evidence, and calculate the full value of your losses to demand proper payment.

Damages Available in an Amputation Injury Claim

If you’ve lost a limb because of someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation for both your economic losses and non-economic suffering. Damages that may be recovered include:

Medical Expenses

All reasonable and necessary medical costs arising from your injury, including:

• Ambulance transportation
• Emergency room treatment
• Surgeries
• Hospital stays
• Prescription medications
• Prosthetic devices
• Rehabilitation and therapy
• Home health assistance
• Anticipated future medical needs

Lost Wages and Earning Capacity

Time off work while recovering, as well as any reduction in your future earning potential if you are left unable to perform the same work or work as many hours as before. This may include:

• Salary, hourly pay, commissions, bonuses
• Overtime opportunities
• Vacation/sick time
• Retirement contributions
• Value of lost benefits like insurance
• Reduced earning capacity over your lifetime

Pain and Suffering

The physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the amputation. While harder to quantify, these very real losses often make up the largest part of an injury award.

How Our New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help

Suffering an amputation is hard enough. You shouldn’t have to battle with insurance companies, too. Let the dedicated legal team at Egenberg Trial Lawyers handle the legal heavy lifting so you can focus on rebuilding your life. Ways our skilled amputation injury attorneys can help:

Investigate and Gather Evidence

We will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident to uncover critical evidence like photos, videos, police reports, safety records, and witness testimony. We may also consult with accident reconstruction or medical experts to build a rock-solid case for liability.

File Legal Paperwork and Meet Deadlines

A successful amputation injury claim requires completing a lot of complex paperwork and meeting strict filing deadlines. We will ensure everything is filed accurately and on time to protect your right to compensation.

Calculate Maximum Damages

Putting a dollar figure on losses like emotional trauma and future needs is challenging. We know what evidence to gather and experts to consult with to arrive at a full picture of your short- and long-term damages. We won’t let the insurance company downplay or lowball what you are owed.

Negotiate a Fair Settlement

Most amputation injury claims are resolved through out-of-court settlements. We are skilled negotiators who will advocate fiercely for a settlement that provides for all your needs. However, we will not hesitate to go to trial if the other side refuses to play fair.

Represent You in Court

If your case goes to trial, you want a law firm with a track record of courtroom success in your corner. At Egenberg Trial Lawyers, we are not afraid to battle it out before a judge and jury. We know how to compellingly present evidence and arguments to secure the verdict you deserve.

Amputation is an incredibly personal injury. You want a legal team that will provide not only skilled representation but also compassion and support during this difficult time. At Egenberg Trial Lawyers, we take the time to truly get to know our clients and craft legal strategies tailored to their unique situations, needs, and goals.

Get the Legal Help You Need Now

Louisiana law gives you just one year from the date of injury to file a lawsuit in most cases, so it’s important to act quickly. The sooner you involve an experienced New Orleans amputation injury lawyer, the better your chances of recovering maximum compensation.

Don’t try to go through this difficult time on your own. Let our skilled New Orleans personal injury attorneys fight to get you the resources you need to heal and move forward with hope. Call 504-229-5700 now. Justice can’t wait.