Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb, such as an arm, leg, foot or finger. One out of every 200 people in the United States is an amputee, according to the Amputee Coalition of America. This translates to approximately 1.7 million amputees in the United States. Though amputations are often the result of vascular disease (blood vessel problems), medical malpractice and accidents such as an auto accident, workplace accident, defective product or other mishap can also necessitate amputation. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), amputations are among the most serious and debilitating workplace injuries. They typically occur when a worker is operating dangerous machinery such as a power press, conveyor, printing press, band saw, drill press or materials handling machinery, such as a forklift or trash compactor.

If you or a loved one has undergone an amputation that may have resulted from another party’s negligence, it is crucial to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.