Amputation Injury Lawyer
185,000 Suffer an amputation yearly in the U.S.
If an accident or injury has caused you or a family member to undergo an amputation, contact the experienced amputation injury lawyers at Steve Boyd, PC. Our dedicated and skillful attorneys have pursued personal injury claims involving amputation accidents in Western New York and throughout New York State. Call us today for a free consultation.
Our Process
If you or a family member has sustained the loss of a limb, you’ll need a team of knowledgeable attorneys who understand the lifelong impact of amputation and can help secure compensation for your losses—whether it was a result of a construction accident, motor vehicle accident, or another form of negligence. Our firm has extensive experience winning cases for personal injury clients.
Our legal team
- Provides a free case review
- Identifies & secures critical evidence
- Recruit experts from around the country
- Locates & interviews key witnesses
- Creates an overview of current & projected medical costs
- Travels to you & other possible injured parties
Results
Over 25 years
of experience fighting for individuals with amputation injuries
Common Causes of Amputation Injuries
Motor Vehicle Accidents
With 45% of amputations caused by trauma, motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, and motorcycle) are often the cause of losing a limb.
Construction Injuries
“Struck-by hazards” involving dangerous construction equipment or vehicles hitting a worker, and “caught-in-between” hazards that result in crushing a victim, are two examples of causes of amputation from a construction accident.
Workplace Accidents
An amputation due to an injury on the job may be covered by your employer’s insurance, the job-site insurance, or another bodily injury policy.
Prevalence of Amputations in U.S.
- 2.1M people live with limb loss
- 507 people lose a limb each day
- African Americans are 4X more likely to have an amputation than white Americans
- Prosthetics range in cost from $2K – 50K, and often need replacing throughout a lifetime
- People with limb loss incur $509,000 in lifetime healthcare costs, as compared to $361,000 for people without limb loss
FAQs on Amputation Lawsuits
How quickly should I speak to a lawyer after an amputation injury?
If your amputation is due to another person’s negligence, such as a car or truck accident, or if it’s a result of a workplace injury, you’ll need to talk to a qualified attorney as soon as possible. The process can be complicated, and insurance companies don’t always act in your best interest. Call Steve Boyd, PC, and we’ll fight for your right to receive compensation for your injury.
How much is my amputation injury case worth?
There are a number of possible causes for an injury that results in amputation, from motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries. It takes an experienced attorney to know how to proceed with a claim for damages, which may include compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Our free case evaluation can help determine the expected worth of your case.
How much does it cost to hire an amputation injury lawyer?
You don’t pay any legal fees until we win or settle your case. We review your personal injury case for free, and there is no deposit or advance fee required. When a settlement or verdict is reached, then our legal fee is calculated at a percentage (usually one-third) of the total amount awarded. This is called a contingent fee agreement, which is how most personal injury lawyers are paid. Call us for a free case review.
News & Updates
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Negligence in Buffalo Personal Injury Cases
All Buffalo personal injury lawyers deal with the issue of negligence every day. However, because very few cases involve intentionally caused injuries, often personal injury attorneys have to prove that negligence caused the injury. Legally, a person is considered negligent if their actions fall below what is expected of a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances.…