San Francisco Amputation Injury Attorneys
Amputation and dismemberment injuries can be overwhelming for the victim and their families. Depending on the severity of the accident, a victim may have suffered the permanent loss of a finger, hand, arm, leg or foot. The loss of a body part is a catastrophic injury, and along with physical pain and a forever-changed way of life, victims often suffer sadness, grief and emotional suffering. When accidents are preventable and due to the negligent or reckless actions of another, victims may be entitled to compensation from the party or parties responsible for their injuries. Amputee victims and their families can turn to the San Francisco amputation injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger for unparalleled legal representation. We will thoroughly investigate all details of your claim and make sure you and your family are compensated for current and future medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Types of Amputation Injuries
A traumatic amputation injury occurs when a victim looses an arm, hand or foot due to an accident or trauma. Dismemberment injuries are classified as upper-limb or lower-limb amputations:
Upper limb amputations
- Amputation of digits - removal of one digit, most commonly the thumb
- Multiple digit amputation - One or more digits are removed
- Forearm amputation - determined by the length of the stump
- Shoulder disarticulation - the shoulder blade remains intact
- Metacarpal amputation - loss of the entire hand with the wrist still intact
- Wrist disarticulation - loss of the hand at the wrist level
- Above elbow amputation - amputation anywhere above the elbow and below the shoulder.
Lower limb amputations
- Ankle disarticulation - removal of the entire ankle
- Below-knee amputation - amputation below the knee but above the ankle
- Above-knee amputation - amputation at the level of the thigh
- Foot amputations -any portion of the foot is removed
- Knee-bearing amputation -complete removal of the entire leg
- Hip disarticulations - removal of the entire leg bone.
Causes of Amputation Injuries
Trauma related amputations account for 22 percent of total amputations and are the leading cause of limb loss after vascular disease. Heavy machinery and construction workers are at high risk for amputation injuries. The construction site can be a frenzy of machines and employees looking to get the job done as fast as possible. Automobile accidents are also a leading cause of traumatic amputation injuries. Motorists caught speeding, disregarding traffic lights and driving under the influence put the public at risk for all types of serious injuries.
Other causes of amputation injuries are:
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Working with a San Francisco Amputation Injury Attorney
At Estey Bomberger, we are dedicated to helping our clients recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to following an accident resulting in catastrophic injury. Our results-oriented approach begins moment that you contact our personal injury law firm. One of our experienced and knowledgeable San Francisco CA personal injury attorneys will be there to listen to your story, answer your questions, and advise you of your legal rights and options. If you a loved one has suffered an amputation or dismemberment injury, contact our San Francisco amputation injury law firm at (415) 877-1334 to discuss your case. All consultations are free and without obligation. We will not charge any fees unless we recover money for you.