For about every 200 people in the United States, one has undergone some type of amputation. Each year, around 30,000 people undergo traumatic amputations in the US, meaning that the limb or appendage is not surgically removed, but separated from the body traumatically, such as in car accidents. Severe accidents can also lead to a limb or appendage needing to be surgically removed due to infections or other complications.
Traumatic amputation is devastating physically, emotionally, and financially. Surgeries and prosthetics are often a financial burden to families, and learning to navigate everyday life with a missing appendage or limb requires expensive therapy. The Fort Smith legal team at McCutchen Napurano - The Law Firm understands the stresses you or your loved one faces after an amputation, and we are prepared to help victims recover financial losses in the hopes for a better and quicker recovery.
Statistics of Amputations due to Accidents
Unexpected amputations due to accidents are tragic, yet much more common than one might think. Some statistics about amputations that may be startling include:
- Traumatic accidents are the cause of about 25 percent of all amputations in the United States
- Lawnmower accidents are the cause of traumatic amputation of about 600 children
- Of all traumatic amputation victims, around 80 percent are male
- Hand and/or finger amputation is the most common type of accidental amputation, while arm amputation is the second most common.
Amputations due to accidents occur far too often, but some victims are able to receive compensation for their losses and expenses during this difficult time. To find out if you may be eligible, speak with an experienced injury lawyer.
Common Accidents Causing Amputations
A number of accidents can lead to traumatic or surgical amputations through no fault of the victim. Some common causes of accidental amputations include:
- Car accidents
- Factory equipment accidents
- Farming accidents – including tractors and lawnmowers
- Power tool accidents
- Explosives/fireworks accidents
- Work site accidents
While the above list is not exhaustive by any means, it does include some of the most common types of accidental amputations due to faulty equipment, negligence, and recklessness on behalf of another party.
Contact an Amputation due to Accident Lawyer in Fort Smith
At McCutchen Napurano - The Law Firm, our legal team has years of experience defending the futures of personal injury victims, including victims of accidental amputation. Our Fort Smith attorneys know the many difficulties you are facing after an accidental amputation, and believe compensation can be incredibly beneficial to your recovery. To speak with one of our amputation by accident lawyers, call (479) 783-0036 today.
