Oakland Amputation Injuries Attorney

With experience, tenacity and diligence, the Oakland amputation injury attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can assist injured victims in their fight for justice. Our attorneys have successfully represented victims who have lost a limb, or several limbs, in an accident caused through no fault of their own. Our Oakland personal injury attorneys have handled amputation injury cases stemming from industrial explosions, heavy-machinery related construction accidents, the use of a defective product, large truck accidents and severe car accidents.

If you are dealing with an amputation injury, we encourage you to contact our firm as soon as possible. We will carefully examine all the details of your case and evaluate all sources of compensation. You may be entitled to far more compensation than what an insurance company initially offered you. We can ensure you receive maximum compensation for health care costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Complete or Partial Amputation Injuries

There are two types of amputation injuries: partial or complete. In a partial amputation, the body part remains connected by some soft tissue. A complete amputation describes a body part that has been completely severed from the body. Whether the body part has been completely or partially severed, reattachment is possible. The leg, arm, hand, foot, finger, toe, hip and shoulder are some of the various types of body parts that may be amputated in an accident.

Oakland Amputation Injury Prognosis

Determining the prognosis of an amputation injury patient will depend heavily on the severity of the amputation and the pre-existing physical and mental health of the victim. Many amputees find it difficult to adapt emotionally and physically to their amputations. There is a constant visual reminder of the injury, and a large percentage of amputees experience phantom limb syndrome. Phantom limb is the perception of sensations in the amputated body part. Even though the body part is missing, nerves that originally carried impulses from the severed limb still carry messages to the brain, causing pain, aches, itches, and burning sensations. Drugs, acupuncture, hypnosis, vibration therapy and spinal cord stimulation may be used to treat phantom limb syndrome.

Amputation Injury Statistics

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) provides the following statistics:

There are approximately 1.7 million people living with a limb loss in the U.S.
In the United States, it is estimated that one out of every 200 people has had an amputation.
In an eight-year study conducted by the ACA, more than 68 percent of all trauma-related amputations occurred in the upper limbs.
During the eight-year ACA study, it was found that males were at a significantly higher risk for trauma-related amputations than females.
The ACA study also revealed the risk of traumatic amputations increased steadily with age for both males and females.

Fast Action is Critical in an Amputation Injury Case

After an amputation injury, it is essential victims seeks the counsel of a skilled Oakland amputation accident attorney. Fast action is required when filing a personal injury claim for several reasons. One important reason for fast legal action is to ensure victims are filing a claim within the state's statute of limitations, which is a period of time given to file a claim. Preservation of evidence is also of great importance. The sooner a victim contacts an attorney, the faster an investigation can be conducted to preserve key evidence. Don't hesitate to contact an Oakland amputation injury attorney at Estey Bomberger.

Tell Us About Your Case

At the law firm of Estey Bomberger, our caring Oakland amputation injury lawyers welcome your call. We want you tell us your story. We believe the better we know you and your story, the better we will be able to relay how the injury has affected your way of life to a judge and jury. Please call our firm at (510) 978-4380. All cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing until we have won your case.