Attorneys for amputation as a result of an accident
It only takes an instant for a person’s life to be forever changed as the result of an accident that has necessitated the amputation of a limb. If you have been the victim of an accident in which you’ve lost an arm, leg, or suffered from some other dismemberment due to the negligence or wrongdoing on the part on another, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim for compensation for financial as well as emotional damages.
Accidental amputations can occur as a result of:
- Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
- Construction or industrial accidents
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Boating or personal watercraft accidents
- Infections and/or misdiagnosis
- Military accidents
Regardless of the cause, it is very important for people who have been victims of these types of catastrophic injuries to hire an amputation attorney who is willing to aggressively fight for his or her client in order to secure the compensation that they deserve for medical treatments, therapies and rehabilitation, prosthetics, and the ongoing care needed to assist them in their day to day lives.
Keep records
In order to prove negligence in these types of catastrophic injury cases, it’s necessary to demonstrate that the negligence resulted in your dismemberment injuries and that you’ve suffered losses as a result, both financially as well as emotionally.
Therefore, it’s very important to preserve any evidence that will help to support your personal injury claim. This could include medical records, any photographs of your injuries, hospital records, police reports, and witness statements. Make sure that you include dates and times and document any conversations you’ve had concerning the accident in question.
Rapid City attorneys for amputation victims, Greg Yates and Michael Shubeck, have more than 40 years of collective experience when it comes to litigating personal injury cases, including those involving catastrophic injuries. Your first visit to our offices will be a free consultation during which time we’ll listen to your account of the accident, review the evidence that you’ve collected, and discuss how your case should proceed.
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If you or a family member have been a victim of an amputation injury, you’re primary focus should be your physical as well as your mental health and getting all of the treatment and support you need to be able to heal and get your life back.
That’s why it’s so vital to your recovery that you enlist the services of an attorney for amputations who will fight tirelessly to make sure that you are adequately compensated for your catastrophic injuries.
Rapid City attorneys Greg Yates and Michael Shubeck are very knowledgeable when it comes to South Dakota laws as they pertain to personal injury cases. Over the years, both Mr. Yates and Mr. Shubeck have represented hundreds of residents from South Dakota and have successfully recovered millions of dollars on their behalf through jury verdict, awards, or negotiated settlements.
Call our office today to schedule a free consultation.