Amputation After a Motorcycle Accident: What You Need to Know

MARSALISI LAW
June 15, 2019
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Motorcycle accidents may result in severe and life-changing injuries, including amputation of fingers, toes, or even whole limbs.  Amputation is one of the most severe outcomes a person can suffer.  After, you may feel like you are no longer the person you used to be.

It often leads to permanent changes in how you work, move, and general daily life activities.  Additionally, an amputation may lead to psychological issues such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What are the Most Common Causes of Injuries that lead to Amputation?

Amputation injuries can result from many different things, including:

  • Motorcycle accidents;
  • Workplace accidents (i.e.: Construction);
  • Car and Truck accidents;
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles;
  • Medical negligence and malpractice.

At times, a part of the body may have to be amputated to stop the spread of the disease or infection from one part of the body to another.  Sometimes, amputation is the only way left to save a patient’s life.

What Can You Be Compensated For?

While it won’t undo the harm already suffered, Florida Law allows you to seek compensation when a negligent individual causes you an amputation of a body part.  Due to their very nature, accident cases involving amputation are quite complex.  You should never accept an offer from the insurance company until the true extent of damages have been evaluated by medical professionals and clearly documented.

You may seek compensation in amputation cases for the following:

  • Past Pain and Suffering;
  • Future pain and suffering;
  • Lost future wages;
  • Property damage;
  • Lost past wages;
  • Disfigurement;
  • Punitive damages;
  • Cost of past and future medical expenses.

Get the Help of Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in Florida

It is always advisable to hire an experienced personal injury attorney in Florida immediately after the accident as motorcycle accident cases involving amputation are quite complex compared to normal accident lawsuits.  You can contact us for a free consultation as we have dealt with numerous amputation cases in Florida.

We always strive to help those in need and keep our client’s bests interests our priority.  You can drop an email or call us at 727-800-5052 to book your free consultation and discuss your case with our personal injury attorney.  Marsalisi Law is Where Law Gets Personal.

Schedule A Free Consultation

Frank P. Marsalisi believes that every person injured in an accident deserves the full attention of a personal injury attorney. With tailored legal services fluent in both English and Spanish, you can feel comfortable discussing your claim in either language. Our team at Marsalisi Law has years of experience protecting St. Petersburg residents and will do everything in our power to provide you with the compensation you deserve.

Our team understands how stressful this time can be and will make the process smooth, so you can focus on your recovery. Schedule a free consultation by calling (727) 334-1344 or filling out our contact form today.