Cape Coral Amputation Attorneys

Cape Coral Lawyers Representing People Injured in Car Accidents

Thousands of car accidents occur throughout Florida each day. While some people are fortunate enough to walk away from a collision unharmed, others suffer catastrophic injuries, such as the loss of a limb. Amputations caused by car accidents are typically life-altering, and the damages suffered are not only physical but also emotional and economical as well. If you lost an arm or leg in a collision, you have the right to pursue damages from the parties responsible for your harm, and it is in your best interest to consult an attorney as soon as possible. The seasoned Cape Coral car accident lawyers of Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. can advise you of your potential claims, and if you engage our services, we can aid you in seeking the maximum amount of damages recoverable under the law. Our attorneys routinely represent people in cases arising out of car crashes in Cape Coral and in Fort Myers and Naples as well.

Accidents that Lead to Amputation Injuries

While numerous scenarios can lead to a collision that results in the loss of a limb, amputations are frequently caused by high-speed crashes. Specifically, traumatic amputations, which is when a sharp object severs a body part, are more likely to occur in T-bone or head-on collisions and rollover crashes. In some instances, a person’s limb may be crushed or entrapped during a collision and suffer extensive damage, and a doctor will need to perform a surgical amputation, either to save the person’s life or because the injuries are so extensive that the limb cannot be salvaged. Amputations caused by car accidents often require extensive medical care, including hospitalization, surgery, occupational and physical therapy, and prosthetic devices. People who sustain amputation injuries often suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression as well, and often need psychiatric care.

Seeking Compensation for Amputations Caused by Car Accidents

A variety of factors can lead to car crashes, including bad weather, poorly designed or maintained roads, and defective vehicles. In the majority of cases, though, unsafe driving is the main cause of accidents. Thus, if people who suffer amputations caused by car accidents wish to pursue damages in civil lawsuits, they will usually allege that one of the drivers involved in the accident acted negligently.

In Florida, a plaintiff asserting a negligence claim must first show that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty. In many instances, the duty owed is the obligation to act with reasonable care under the circumstances, but it may also be the duty to abide by laws regarding the operation of motor vehicles. The plaintiff then has to demonstrate that the defendant’s behavior constitutes a breach of the duty owed. Finally, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s departure from the duty owed caused the plaintiff to suffer actual harm. In other words, that the defendant caused the collision, which in turn caused the plaintiff to suffer an amputation injury.

Damages Awarded in Car Accident Cases

A plaintiff that demonstrates a defendant’s fault in a car accident case may be awarded compensation for the cost of any medical care, lost wages if he or she could not work after the accident, and out-of-pocket expenses. In most cases, a plaintiff will also be granted damages for the non-economic harm caused by the collision, like suffering, pain, and mental anguish.

Speak to a Capable Florida Lawyer

The sudden loss of a limb is a traumatic event, and when it is caused by a negligent driver, it often understandably causes anger and frustration. If you suffered an amputation caused by a car accident, you might be able to pursue claims against the party that caused your injury, and you should meet with an attorney to discuss your options. At Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A., our capable Cape Coral lawyers possess the skill and experience needed to help people who suffer devastating losses recover the compensation they are owed, and if you hire us, we will fight tirelessly on your behalf. We have offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples, where we regularly assist people in car accident lawsuits. 

You can contact us through our form online or at (239) 908-4930 to set up a free consultation.