Car accidents often cause some of the most devastating injuries a person can suffer.
If a motor vehicle accident seriously injured you, you may feel shocked to learn your injuries are so severe they require amputation.

Amputation injury is one of the most severe types of injuries a person can be diagnosed with following a car accident. If you need to have a limb amputated and are unsure how to get through this difficult time or hold the liable party accountable, reach out to a Dallas car accident lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins for help and support.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

Amputations are some of the more common types of injuries seen in motor vehicle accidents. Car accidents can be caused in a number of ways, but the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents is negligent driving. Unsafe driving can take many forms, some of which include:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Drugged driving
• Drowsy driving
• Tailgating
• Road rage
• Failure to stop
• Failure to yield
• Failure to use a turn signal

But negligent driving is not the only cause of car accidents. Auto parts can malfunction or become defective, and roads can be dangerous and contain hazards that cause collisions. Under the worst of circumstances, any of these causes of car accidents could result in loss of limb.

If you have been through an amputation and are interested in holding the liable party accountable, your attorney will need to closely examine the cause of your collision to determine fault.

Liability for Car Accidents Causing Loss of Limbs

To recover the compensation you deserve following a car accident that resulted in an amputation, your lawyer will need to determine who is responsible for causing the car accident. Based on the common causes of car accidents above, there are many parties who could share liability for your injuries.

• Motor vehicle parts designers
• Motor vehicle parts manufacturers
• Motor vehicle parts distributors
• Motor vehicle dealerships
• Motor vehicle companies
• Motor vehicle technicians
• Safety inspectors
• Other third parties

What to Expect from the Insurance Company

Unfortunately, obtaining an insurance settlement is not necessarily going to ensure that you are compensated for every loss. Despite the fact that amputations are some of the most catastrophic types of injuries a person can endure in a car accident, insurance companies still prioritize their own interests over that of their claimants.

This means when you file a claim with the insurance company, you should expect them to fight back, and look for opportunities to deny your claim. Your attorney can handle the insurance company negotiations for you so you can avoid being taken advantage of during this traumatic time in your life.

How to Make the Liable Party Pay

If you hope to make the individual or entity who is responsible for causing your amputation pay for what they have done to you, you may need to be prepared to pursue insurance and civil claims against them. Insurance companies do not typically cover every loss you have the right to recover in your claim.

Your amputation has changed the course of your life forever. You should be compensated accordingly. To do this, you may need to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Here, you can recover your economic and non-economic damages in full. Some of which might include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• The cost of your prosthetic limbs
• The costs of your physical rehabilitation or occupational therapy
• Prescription medication costs
• Hospital bills, ambulance, and emergency room fees
• Ongoing medical treatment
• Future medical care
• Lost income and diminished earning capacity
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement and skin scarring

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