Pedestrian Accident: Amputation / Loss of Limb
Pedestrian Accidents Frequently Cause Loss of Limb Injuries
Since the inception of our firm back in 1994 we have been representing victims of amputations caused by pedestrian accidents. Due to the violent nature of pedestrian accidents, serious injuries like the loss of a limb are common. If you or someone you love has lost a limb due to the negligence of another, you may well have a strong claim to compensation.
Amputations and Long Term Care
Lifelong medical treatment and rehabilitation when a limb is lost can cost millions of dollars. Amputations are life changing, impacting the victim’s quality of life in so many ways. The expense of paying for hospitalizations, long-term care, living modifications, prescriptions, surgeries and lost earnings, and even lost insurance benefits due to not being able to return to work, can be financially devastating.
Because of the expenses associated for caring for an injury victim, getting full and fair compensation from whoever is responsible for an accident is essential. Monetary damages recovered for the loss of a limb can include compensation for all medical care, hospitalization costs, rehabilitation, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other accident
Do You Have a Strong Case?
Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy blueprint to use to determine whether or not you have a strong case. However, the answers to these questions can help us begin to determine if you may be able to receive compensation for your injury:
Liability: Who is to blame for the accident? Is liability clear cut or are there other circumstances that could make proving liability difficult?
Coverage: Does the responsible party have insurance? If so, what type of policy do they have? How much money is out there to be pursued?
Damages: What damages were inflicted as the result of the accident? The idea here is simple; in cases where damages are great, the potential amount to be recovered is great as well.
You May Have a Claim to Compensation
Pedestrian accidents frequently loss of limb injuries. If you or a loved one suffered a loss of limb in a pedestrian accident, you deserve to be fairly compensated. Estey & Bomberger, LLP represents victims of pedestrian accidents in personal injury lawsuits.
So that we can help you determine whether you have a case, please provide your name and phone number to the right. A legal representative from Estey & Bomberger will contact you shortly
Mike Bomberger explains pedestrian accident cases:
Our Pedestrian Accident Case Results:
$3,300,000
Logan v. LACMTA
SETTLEMENT for multiple injuries (bus v. pedestrian) including extensive degloving injury to the lower extremity.
$2,200,000
Baney Case
SETTLEMENT for severe leg injury to ex-pro baseball pitcher in pedestrian versus automobile accident.
See our full list of results here.