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Getting compensation for permanent scarring, amputation and disfigurement injuries in Macon, GA

The human body is responsible for carrying out a myriad of tasks, and our hands, feet, legs and toes each play a vital role. However, substantial trauma to your body can severely affect your life. It can result in disfigurement, scarring and, in some instances, amputation if the damage is severe and life-threatening.

According to the Amputee Coalition, 2 million Americans live with a severed limb while nearly 185,000 amputations are carried out each year.

Coping with the loss of a finger, arm or leg can be disheartening despite the usefulness of modern medical prosthetics. It can severely affect your mobility and the way you live your life, such as loss of motor skills or the ability to interact with ordinary objects.

In addition to coping with the physical trauma of a severed and disfigured limb, the Industrial Physiology Journal shows that 63 percent of amputees suffer from depression and anxiety while others have clinical psychological disorders, such as PTSD.

At WPMH Legal, we understand the emotional and financial turmoil of coping with a lost limb resulting from a catastrophic personal injury. Our team of professional Georgia personal injury lawyers works round the clock to ensure that both you and your loved one obtain the justice, compensation and legal representation that you deserve.

Common causes of amputation, scarring and disfigurement

Dealing with the repercussions associated with a catastrophic personal injury can be overwhelming. Our attorneys are well-versed in all personal injury cases to help serve clients in their moments of pain and suffering.

In Georgia, the most common causes of amputation, scarring and disfigurement cases are a result of the following forms of neglect.

1. Motor vehicle accidents

Car accidents are among the leading cause of deaths in America, with many survivors forced to cope with a permanent injury as a consequence. If you or your loved one is a victim of a road accident at the fault of another, consider filing a personal injury lawsuit with a disfigurement lawyer.

2. Slip and falls

While slip and fall accidents are often experienced by the elderly, falling from heights or slipping can damage limbs, fingers or toes, resulting in broken or fractured bones.

3. Medical malpractice

While most medical practitioners meet the mandatory healthcare standards, those who don’t can cause severe harm to their patients due to lack of experience or carelessness during complex operations. Furthermore, dealing with such doctors can result in a myriad of problems, such as incorrect diagnosis, infections and damage to other parts of the body, leading to amputation, deformities or scars.

4. Work accidents

Workers in factories or construction sites are regularly exposed to the dangers of dealing with heavy loads and machinery. They are susceptible to having their limbs getting crushed, severed or injured beyond repair, resulting in an amputation.

5. Dog bites

Dog bites can cause scars due to the force exerted by the jaws of a canine. Furthermore, if the dog is not treated, the bite victim can contract an illness, such as rabies or infections, which can lead to amputation as a countermeasure.

6. Burn injuries and explosions

Burns brought about by fires or exposure to strong chemicals and acids can cause disfigurement and severe scarring to the victim, depending on the degree of the burn.

Treatment options and recovery

The extent of your injuries can significantly impact the amount of medical treatment and expenses you will incur. In retrospect, recovering from disfigurement or amputation of a limb can prove too expensive with the cost of amputation ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per patient.

In comparison, a board-certified surgeon can cost $28,000 for a skin grafting procedure to treat disfigurement. This only covers the basics while, in actuality, much more will be required to compensate for medical prescriptions, hospital bills, physical therapy and prosthetics.

Even after suffering from a traumatic ordeal, mental recovery can last a lifetime with many victims never returning the same.

Seek compensation with a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia

A personal injury lawsuit can provide financial compensation to accident victims for all the expenses incurred during their ordeal. Furthermore, our expert amputation lawyers in Georgia can help improve your settlement claim by including:

  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Medical reports
  • Evidence from the scene
  • Witness statements
  • Receipts
  • Rehabilitation expenses

Furthermore, we help secure all the lost wages during your absence at work and any additional expenses charged towards your recovery.

Who can be held liable for a catastrophic injury in Georgia?

Employers, motorists, dog owners and medical practitioners can be held accountable for any injury inflicted due to their negligence.

Our Macon disfigurement, scarring and amputation injury lawyers can help

You don’t have to deal with the grievances and agony of injustice alone. If you or your loved one has suffered from a catastrophic personal injury at the hands of another, our team of amputation lawyers is here. Our law firm is well-versed in Georgia laws and the legal procedures necessary in filing your settlement claim. We are dedicated to fulfilling all your legal representation needs.

Contact our Macon, Albany or Warner Robins law offices today to receive quality services and the proper compensation you deserve.

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