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Amputation From a Motorcycle Accident

Amputation from a Motorcycle Accident 1Amputation is a very serious injury because it involves the loss of a limb, which changes the remainder of the victim’s life. A person more or less has to learn how to function all over again without the limb. While this is possible and a person can establish a quality of life without the limb, there are still the medical treatments, the possible need for prosthetics, the rehabilitation, and learning to live life without a limb that had always been there.

If you or a loved one has experienced amputation in a motorcycle accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, it is possible to hold that party monetarily accountable for the damages that they have done. Recovered compensation can pay for medical treatment, rehabilitation, medications, medical devices, present and future lost wages, and other costs that the law will allow to be covered.

At Brotherly Law, we will fight for this compensation. We will first work to achieve a meaningful settlement that will pay your costs. If a settlement is low and you desire to go to trial in order to recover the money you deserve, we will aggressively represent you every step of the way. This is what an experienced, compassionate, and skilled amputation injury lawyer in Philadelphia will do for their clients.

The Trauma of Losing a Limb

Amputation is a very traumatic injury. The loss of limb may not change who you are as a person, but it can affect multiple areas of your life. It isn’t uncommon for a person who has experienced amputation to suffer from PTSD or other emotional issues in addition to the physical pain and disability.

This is the type of traumatic accident that destroys blood vessels and tissue. Multiple surgeries may be needed and there is also the possibility that an infection can set in. If an infection sets in and it isn’t treated aggressively, it can spread to other areas of the body and put the victim’s life at risk. Even if the infection is contained or is believed to be gone, it may still be present in minimal amounts and make itself known in another part of the body months later.

Medical Intervention

Doctors try to save the limb by repairing or replacing damaged tissue and blood vessels. The effort is a valiant one, and it can be successful. However, there are times when saving the limb doesn’t work. Of all amputations 22% of them are related to some kind of trauma.

If the limb can’t be saved, the surgeon removes all of the fragmented bone and any compromised tissue. This is called “debridement.” The uneven bone will need to be smoothed down to prevent pain when an artificial limb is used. Temporary drains are also put in place to drain blood and other fluids that will accumulate in the area. These drains have to be periodically checked and maintained.

Causes of Amputation in Motorcycle Accidents

Amputation from a Motorcycle Accident 1There are several causes of amputation in a motorcycle accident. For instance, being thrown from the bike can cause bones to shatter and it can be impossible to put the bones back together again. This results in a medical amputation rather than amputation at the scene of the accident.

If the amputation occurs at the scene of the accident, it may be because of impingement between the bike and a car. This is one reason for leg amputation. The leg being directly hit by a motor vehicle is another reason. Of the types of amputation that can happen in a motorcycle accident, leg amputation is the most common since the leg can be what stands between the motorcycle and the motor vehicle that directly hits or sideswipes the motorcycle.

Recover Compensation with the Help of an Amputation Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia

Whether amputation occurred in the accident or a limb had to be medically amputated due to being seriously damaged in the accident, life changes drastically. The medical expenses add up as well, as the expenses can extend well into the future as you try to heal and establish a quality of life. If you have suffered amputation because of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, then you may be able to hold them liable for your expenses. To learn more about how Brotherly Law can help you, call us at (215) 545-8500 or contact us online to request a free consultation.

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