Recovering from the Loss of a Limb after an Accident
Losing an arm, leg, hand, or finger can affect a person's ability to perform certain kinds of work, engage in recreational activities, and perform everyday tasks. At the personal injury law office of Cogan & McNabola, P.C., we work with accident investigators, safety consultants, and other experts in determining the cause of accidents that result in amputations. Since a claim can be reduced by shifting all or some of the fault for an accident onto the injury victim him or herself, it's important to determine why an accident happened and who was at fault. Especially in motor vehicle accidents, assigning fault is crucial to ensure amputation victims aren't denied the compensation they need and deserve for their injuries.
If an accident has resulted in the amputation of your arm, leg, hand, or foot, contact Chicago, Illinois, personal injury attorneys at Cogan & McNabola today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accidents caused by Negligence and Amputation Injuries
The personal injury law office of Cogan & McNabola, P.C., recovers damages for people who have lost a limb in the following kinds of accidents:
- Car accident
- Truck wreck
- Motorcycle crash
- Pedestrian knockdown
- Bicycle accident
- Construction or industrial worksite accident
- Medical malpractice
- Flesh eating bacteria
- Defective product
Determining the Cost of an Amputation
There are several costs associated with an amputation - hospitalization, surgery, and initial medical care. There are also costs associated with physical therapy, medical equipment, prosthetics, and lost wages. Our attorneys consult experienced medical economists who provide cost projections based on known costs associated with amputations.
If your amputation affects your ability to perform your job, we take into consideration costs associated with vocational training and lost wages. Depending on the specifics of your case, our attorneys also consider pain and suffering and lost in quality of life, especially when an amputation affects your ability to engage in everyday activities with your family.
Contact Chicago, Illinois Amputation Injury Attorneys
We have the experience and resources needed to help those suffering from an amputation recover compensation proportional to their losses and pain and suffering. Regardless of whether your amputation was the result of a safety violation at work or a defective product, we can investigate what happened and hold negligent parties financially accountable. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact Cook County, Illinois, amputation attorneys at Cogan & McNabola today.
