Having to undergo a leg amputation due to a car accident can completely turn a person’s life upside-down. Our attorneys know how devastating this experience can be for you and your family.
We are here to help you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. While leg amputation settlement amounts vary, our experienced lawyers will fight for you to get the best possible outcome.
What Damages Could I Recover in a Leg Amputation Settlement?
The amount of damages you have sustained influences the settlement amount you could recover. For this reason, leg amputation settlement amounts can differ substantially from person to person.
There are two kinds of damages you might receive compensation for: economic damages and noneconomic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate you for objective monetary costs such as medical bills and lost wages. In the case of a leg amputation, costs can add up fast. A few of the medical expenses you might be able to recover damages for include:
- Prosthetic legs,
- Wheelchairs,
- Medication,
- Medical equipment, and
- Physical therapy.
If you are unable to return to work, or if you are unable to return to your old job because of your injury, you may also be eligible to receive compensation for your lost income.
Because every plaintiff will have damages that reflect their particular circumstances, settlement amounts for losing a leg in an amputation procedure are usually different from case to case.
However, our attorneys can help you understand how much compensation you may be able to recover.
Noneconomic Damages
This is a more subjective category of damages. Noneconomic damages compensate you for the emotional and psychological harm your injury has caused.
Noneconomic damages include damages for pain and suffering. When it comes to leg amputation, many people suffer from phantom limb pain . This condition can cause difficulty working or sleeping due to the pain.
Other types of noneconomic damages may consist of the following:
- Emotional distress,
- Loss of enjoyment of life, and
- Disfigurement.
Because noneconomic damages are subjective and vary from person to person, they can be difficult to calculate without the help of an experienced attorney.
If you lost a leg after a car accident in California, the lawyers at Peerali Law can identify all of your damages so that you can pursue all of the compensation you are eligible to receive.
What Parties Might Be Responsible for Your Injuries?
When planning an injury claim, it is crucial to think through which parties may have been responsible for your injuries.
This is especially true when your leg amputation results from an injury sustained in a severe car accident because multiple defendants may be at fault. Potentially liable parties in a car accident could include:
- The other driver,
- The vehicle manufacturer, and
- The municipality that maintains the roadways.
These are only a few examples of parties that might be responsible for your car accident. Identifying all of the potentially responsible parties can be time-consuming and complicated.
The knowledgeable lawyers at Peerali Law can help you identify all of the parties responsible for your injuries so that you can hold them all accountable.
What Is the Deadline to File My Claim?
When filing your personal injury claim, you must file before the deadline set by the statute of limitations. In California, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim.
If you don’t file before this deadline, your case can be dismissed, and you will be unable to recover compensation.
How Our Amputation Lawyers Can Help
At Peerali Law, we understand how devastating it is to undergo a leg amputation. No matter how complex your case is, our attorneys are ready to fight for you.
We take a client-focused approach that is centered around crafting legal strategies tailored to each client’s needs. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
Let us put our skills and experience to work for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Kristopher earned his J.D. at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law where he was a member of the Review of Law and Social Justice honors law journal and was awarded several scholastic honors.
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