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An amputation is considered a catastrophic injury because the damage experienced results in long-term or permanent impediments in the victim\u2019s quality of life, both personally and professionally. Victims of serious accidents resulting in limb loss due to negligence by another individual or company are entitled to economic damages as well as non-economic damages like pain and suffering. If you have experienced an amputation caused by another person’s negligence, you should speak with our knowledgeable Topeka amputation injury lawyers at Joseph, Hollander & Craft.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of Topeka Amputation Injuries<\/h2>\n

The removal of a bodily appendage is called an amputation. This can occur surgically or as the result of a trauma. Amputations are serious and life-changing, and they occur at an unfortunate rate. After an amputation, some victims can use a prosthetic limb to manage their lives, but little can be done to relieve the pain and discomfort of the trauma.<\/p>\n

Amputations happen for a range of reasons. Sometimes a violent or traumatic injury directly or indirectly causes the removal of the appendage. This is common in car accidents<\/a>, railroad accidents, and other situations where the body is subjected to a violent force. Such injuries can be especially dangerous due to the threat of sudden death from blood loss. In some cases, the limb must be removed surgically if it is severely traumatized, crushed, or partially severed. If any of this has happened to you in or around Topeka, you need a Topeka amputation injury attorney to assist in recovering financial compensation for your injury.<\/p>\n

Compensation for Amputations<\/h2>\n

Amputations result in a permanent disability that significantly impacts a victim\u2019s ability to work and perform basic activities of daily life. They must deal with physical pain and emotional trauma, face expensive hospital bills, lost income, and other substantial damages that come with a permanent disability. While money can never make you whole, getting fair compensation can make a big difference in your recovery and quality of life.<\/p>\n

There are two types of damages you can recover in an amputation injury lawsuit.<\/p>\n

Economic Damages<\/h3>\n

As you would expect, an amputation will cause a range of economic losses including the significant financial burden of expenses related to the medical treatment. Amputees will also be impacted financially in many other ways throughout their lifetime. An amputation injury claim can also seek compensation for:<\/p>\n