New Jersey Loss of Limb & Amputation Lawyers Seek Just Compensation for Dismemberment

Ridgewood attorney aid victims of catastrophic accidents

Losing a limb can change your life forever. If such a loss was principally the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you deserve just compensation for your injuries and their lifelong effects on you. You can trust Seigel Law to represent you zealously in a lawsuit to recover money damages from the culpable party.

How do accidents cause you to lose limbs?

An accident can result in dismemberment — the loss of one or more of your fingers, toes, forearms, lower legs, arms or legs — in a number of ways:

• Severance of the body part during the accident itself
• Amputation of an almost-severed body part that cannot be reattached
• Amputation of a crushed limb, or a part of it, that cannot be saved
• Amputation to prevent the spread of an infection that developed after the accident

Accidents that may cause the loss of limbs include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Train collisions
• Bicycle and pedestrian-involved accidents
• Building collapses
• Getting struck by heavy falling or quickly moving objects
• Getting hit by sharp objects
• Machine malfunctions
• Dog bites
• Negligent nursing home care
• Medical malpractice

Even if the causal connection between the accident and the partial or complete loss of your limb or limbs isn’t obvious, we may be able to verify that connection through our investigation. We will also identify the causes of the accident itself and the people or companies responsible and will represent you in a personal injury lawsuit against those parties.

What damages may you receive for losing a limb due to an accident?

Losing a limb is a catastrophic injury, which means that it will have a lifelong negative effect on your health and your ability to carry on normal activities. The most likely consequences include:

• Costly hospitalization and continuing medical care
• Prosthetics
• The need for physical and vocational rehabilitation
• Loss of income and reduction in future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, not only during the accident and recovery but also from phantom limb syndrome
• Emotional distress and depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life

You are entitled to seek money damages, which can amount to a hefty sum. We present expert testimony pertaining to your physical condition and limitations. We also present testimony by you, your family and other witnesses to prove how the loss of your limb negatively impacts your health, mental state and lifestyle. We will seek to obtain the maximum damages we can for you, both in settlement negotiations and, if necessary, at trial.

Contact a New Jersey loss of limb and amputation attorney for a free consultation

Seigel Law, located in Ridgewood, is a premier New Jersey personal injury law firm dedicated to helping accident victims get compensation. We represent injury victims in Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties, as well as other locations throughout northern New Jersey. Call us at 201-444-4000 or contact us online to schedule an appointment in our office or, if you are unable to visit us, then at your home or the hospital. Your initial appointment is free and you do not owe us a fee unless we win you compensation.