The loss of a limb or other part of one’s body, whether due to trauma or surgical removal can have devastating consequences for patients. Individuals may be required to suffer an amputation for their survival as a result of a congenital disorder, catastrophic accident, malignancy, or condition such as gangrene. Whatever the cause of an amputation, patients are typically left to deal with serious physical and emotional consequences in the aftermath.

Surgical amputations can be lifesaving measures for those with serious conditions or progressive diseases that cause patients a tremendous amount of pain and suffering. Amputations caused by accidents, however, are catastrophic injuries often occurring due to the traumatic force of an accident and can prove fatal if medical assistance is not provided in time or the injury is too severe.

Those who suffer an amputation due to an accident injury must learn to adjust to a new way of life following their injury. This often requires an extensive support network of medical care, rehabilitative care, social support, and the restructuring of one’s day-to-day routine to accommodate for the resulting disability. In cases where an accident is the fault of someone else, injured victims may be able to seek legal compensation for reimbursement for medical and rehabilitative care, as well as other damages incurred. Los Angeles personal injury lawyers are available to provide assistance for those who may be considering taking legal action after an accident injury, and are unsure of where to turn, or even whether they have a valid claim for personal injury.

The Life Care Solutions Group can assist individuals seeking more information about legal steps to take after suffering an amputation due to a traumatic injury or serious accident injury. Contact us today about how we may be able to assist you.