Settlements for an amputated limb can range from one to several million dollars based on the severity to amputation, the level of disability, whether you lost more than one limb, and other critical factors. Accidents leading to amputation are high value cases due to the impact of such an injury on the victim’s life. Because of the physical and emotional suffering associated with such a tragic event, the vast majority of amputated limb lawsuits settle for over $1,000,000. In cases where the injury was caused by gross negligence, it’s possible for amputation victims to end up with payments ranging from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000.
Losing a limb causes much more than physical pain to the victim. Amputees have to adjust to an entirely new way of life as someone with a disability. As a result, tasks you took for granted, like eating, walking, driving, and going to work, are skills you may have to learn all over again. In some cases, you must give up the activity entirely, which can cause significant mental distress.
Accidents are the most common source of amputation, and sadly, many people are injured by the negligence of others. If someone else is responsible for the harm you suffered, you have the right to seek monetary compensation, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and loss of future income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
Our legal experts are here to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please know that you can turn to us for advice and guidance if you have questions about the amount you can receive from an amputation injury claim.
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Average Settlement Value of an Amputation Lawsuit
First and foremost, it must be recognized that a case value for any type of accident cannot be determined without careful thought and consideration. Second, many details about your case, which are unique from any other case, will impact the amount of compensation and the type of damages you are entitled to.
Upon filing an insurance claim, you will find that the other side is eager to settle your case quickly, and they will offer you a settlement in the hopes that you will agree. However, we have a different goal that is based on the client’s current and future needs. What are the medical treatments and services you will need throughout your life? Do you need to give up working or find a new line of work that doesn’t pay as much? How has the injury impacted you psychologically? Are you in need of long-term therapy to deal with depression, severe anxiety, mood disorders, phobias and other mental health disorders?
Another consideration has to do with the type and location of the injury. If, for example, you are suing for an amputated arm, you may receive between $3,000,000 and $3,500,000. On the other hand, an amputated hand settlement may be around $2,500,000. If your leg was amputated from an accident caused by someone else, case values typically start at around $3,500,000 and go all the way up to $25,000,000. With leg amputations, claims involving AKA (above the knee amputation) generally have higher values than below the knee amputation cases.
Amputation Case Settlements and Verdicts
Ultimately, we must speak with you in person and learn about what happened to you before we can provide an approximate case value. However, the following real-life cases will give you a sense of what these lawsuits are worth:
- $150,000 verdict for a man who was lost the tip of his finger while operating machinery at a school. It was ruled that the plaintiff was partially at fault, which reduced the total amount of compensation by 35%.
- $1,200,000 settlement on behalf of an 11-year-old boy whose leg was amputated after he was hit by a train. The boy suffered the injury while playing on the railroad tracks, and both sides were able to settle the case before the court date.
- $400,000 settlement for a plaintiff whose arm was pulled into a tri-roller machine during his shift at a bakery. The damage was extensive enough to require an amputation beneath the elbow.
- $8,000,000 verdict for a plaintiff who lost 3 fingers after her hand was caught in a defective conveyor belt.
- $325,000 verdict awarded to a man after he develop ischemia from a cast that was applied too lightly to a broken leg.
- $1,950,000 settlement for a leg amputation after the plaintiff was hit by a dump truck and dragged by the vehicle. The accident was caused by the truck driver ignoring the right of way and turning into an intersection.
- $320,000 settlement in a case where a woman’s big toe was cut by a worker at a nail salon. The resulting infection was serious enough to necessitate an amputation of the toe.
- $5,000,000 settlement negotiated for a man who lost his leg below the knee. The accident occurred when the man, who was on his motor bike, was struck by a semi-truck.
Accidents that Cause Amputations
It’s fair to say that amputations are not common injuries, but they are associated with various accidents that can happen to anyone at any time. Granted, some accidents put you at higher risk of losing a limb, which is why it’s essential to seek medical care immediately when you are injured in one of the following events:
- Work accidents, particularly in settings like factories, warehouses, and construction sites.
- Car accidents where one or more limbs are trapped or crushed.
- Motorcycle crashes, due to the lack of protection for the rider (lack of seatbelts, airbags, roll bars, etc.). As a result, riders are extremely vulnerable to severe injuries, including amputation of one or more limbs.
- Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can sometimes cause severe injury to the arm, leg, hand, fingers, or toes. Complications associated with the injury may result in the affected limb being amputated in the future.
- Incidents with firearms and explosives, like a gun backfiring. Accidents can happen due to a defect with the firearm / weapon or issues with the safety equipment.
- Medical malpractice, or negligence by a healthcare provider can lead to amputation from a misdiagnosed or untreated health issue. Or, the doctor may amputate the wrong limb, fail to provide adequate post-surgical care, and other intolerable acts.
Contact Our Law Firm
The legal team of Normandie Law Firm has a long and proud tradition of fighting for accident victims and their loved ones. It’s hard enough to live with the effects of amputation, but what if you are denied compensation from the party that harmed you? That’s why it’s important to retain the services of a personal injury attorney.
Our clients do not pay upfront for the cost of legal services. Instead, we obtain all legal fees from the party you are suing, which is included in your settlement or the compensation you receive from a jury verdict. If we fail to secure payment on your behalf, you owe us nothing under the Zero Fee Guarantee.
Please take a moment to contact our office and speak to an accident lawyer that specializes in amputation cases.
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