Monterey Amputation Injury Lawyer
When you think of catastrophic injuries, amputation probably comes to mind. Losing a limb is probably one of the most serious injuries a person could ever face. It can result in significant physical and mental health issues as well as lifelong treatment.
There are two main types of amputation. The most common type is a traumatic amputation, which occurs due to car accidents, machinery accidents, falling objects, and accidents involving explosions. There are also surgical amputations, which occur when blood supply to an injured limb is lost. The cells in the limb’s tissue will die. Since the tissue cannot be repaired, amputation is the only option.
If you have lost an arm, hand, leg, or foot, your life has been greatly affected. You need help from a Monterey amputation injury lawyer from Allen Law Firm. Schedule a free consultation today.
Amputation Statistics
Amputation is an injury that happens more often than you may think. Here’s what you should know:
- Roughly 2 million people in the United States have lost a limb.
- The most common amputation accident involves partial hand amputation. There are more than 60,000 of these accidents every year.
- Losing an arm is the second most common form of amputation.
- Most victims of amputation are 15-40 years old.
- Nearly 80% of amputation victims are male.
Types of Amputations
There are many types of amputations that can occur:
- Partial hand amputation. Parts of the hand are amputated, such as the thumb, fingers, or fingertips.
- Metacarpal amputation. This involves the removal of an entire hand as far up as the wrist.
- Wrist disarticulation. The entire hand and wrist are removed.
- Transradial amputation. This is a partial amputation of the arm, just below the elbow joint.
- Elbow disarticulation. This involves the removal of the forearm at the elbow.
- Above-the-elbow amputation. An arm is removed above the elbow.
- Shoulder disarticulation. This is when an entire arm is removed, including the shoulder blade and the collar bone.
- Partial foot amputation. This involves the removal of one or more toes.
- Ankle disarticulation. This involves the removal of the foot at the ankle.
- Below-the-knee amputation. This type of amputation removes the leg below the knee while allowing the person to retain knee function.
- Transfemoral amputation. This involves the removal of the leg above the knee.
- Hip disarticulation. In this amputation, the leg is removed up to the hip joint.
- Hemipelvectomy. This involves removing the entire leg and part of the pelvis.
Contact Allen Law Firm Today
Losing an arm or a leg is a life-changing experience. You will need to make major changes to adapt to your new life. It can be a scary and frustrating experience.
Seek legal help from Allen Law Firm. Our Monterey amputation injuries lawyer can provide you with compassion during this difficult time. See how our experienced team can help you get results. To schedule a free consultation, call (831) 264-0605 or fill out the online form.
