When a person loses a limb in an accident, his or her life will change dramatically. Excruciating physical pain and severe emotional trauma are among the devastating losses associated with lost limbs. If you’ve lost a limb due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, product or company, you will most likely qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit, seeking compensation for the damages you face.
The Chicago personal injury lawyers at Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., have extensive experience handling cases involving lost limbs. We have a proven record of success in handling even the most complex injury cases in Chicago. To speak with one of our experienced attorneys about the unique circumstances in your case, call us at (312) 828-9666 or send us an email and a qualified legal professional will contact you shortly.
Chicago Loss of Limb Accidents
A person may lose an arm or a leg from trauma caused by the following:
- Auto accident
- Truck accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Construction accident
- Fall accident
- Train accident
- Airplane accident
Other cases of lost limbs in which a person may qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit include:
- Severe infection
- Wrong site surgery
- Misdiagnosis of a condition
How to Get Compensation for Loss of a Limb?
You may qualify to seek compensation for your injury via a loss of limb lawsuit in the event that negligence can be proven. For instance, if an infection in your arm or leg was so severe that emergency amputation was required, you may be able to seek compensation if you can prove that a doctor misdiagnosed or failed to treat the infection in time to save your limb. You may also qualify to seek compensation if your injury can be linked to someone’s negligence or recklessness.
Compensation to Cover Losses
Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the injured. We will fight tirelessly to ensure you recover the maximum amount of compensation that is available to you. Recoverable compensation may include:
- Medical and treatment costs
- Cost of medical equipment such as a prosthetic leg or arm, wheelchair, etc.
- Lost wages should the injured be prevented from engaging in his/her normal course of employment
- Decreased quality of life should you be prevented from engaging in normal social activities
- Emotional pain and suffering
The experienced personal injury lawyers at Pfaff & Gill recognize that losing an arm or a leg will dramatically affect a person’s life. As a result, we are committed to providing the highest quality legal representation possible. To discuss the circumstances of your potential lost limb claim with a qualified Chicago, IL personal injury lawyer, contact our offices today.
