Experienced Legal Guidance for Amputation Survivors
An amputation can change your daily routine, drain your finances and affect your emotional well-being. If another’s negligence caused your injury, a dedicated amputation injury lawyer can help you secure the compensation you need.
At Wickes Law, PLLC, attorney Paul O. Wickes is a lifelong Texas resident who provides trusted legal representation to individuals and families in Plano and across northeast Texas. Paul is board-certified in personal injury trial law and has over 30 years of trial and mediation experience.
Understanding Limb Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries lead to loss of an arm, leg, finger, hand or foot. These are primarily categorized into upper limbs (arms and hands) and lower limbs (legs and feet). They may be:
- Traumatic amputations: Caused directly by an accident.
- Surgical amputations: A limb is removed by the medical professionals after the accident due to severe injury or infection.
Lower limb amputation can significantly affect balance and mobility, while upper limb amputation impacts the ability to reach and grasp. A skilled amputation injury attorney can help you claim the compensation you deserve to keep life moving after life-altering injuries.
Common Causes Of Limb Amputation In Texas
Most limb amputation injuries in Texas are caused by accidents, such as:
- Car and motorcycle accidents: High-impact collisions can crush, sever or cause severe limb injuries leading to traumatic or surgical amputation.
- Product liability: Defective equipment due to manufacturer faults or dangerous tools causes catastrophic amputations.
- Medical malpractice: Amputations arise from infections, surgical errors or treatment delays.
- Crush injuries: Heavy machinery, construction accidents and workplace incidents can result in amputation.
- Electrocution accidents: Electric shock sometimes causes catastrophic tissue damage requiring amputation.
If you were amputated due to an accident that you believe occurred due to someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to seek compensation.
Attorney Paul Wickes never views amputation injuries as claims to be handled like any other. As an experienced amputation injury lawyer, he understands that limb loss permanently changes lives. That is why he will investigate, identify all responsible parties and aggressively fight for your rights and compensation.
Seek Legal Support From A Plano Amputation Injury Attorney
Suffered an amputation injury caused by someone else’s negligence? An experienced Plano amputation injury lawyer at Wickes Law, PLLC, can investigate, prepare a strong case, advocate for your rights and fight for your compensation under Texas law. Call 972-600-2416 or schedule a consultation online.