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San Jose Amputation Lawyers

Traumatic amputations, which are amputations in which a person loses part of or all of a limb or body part in an accident is one type of extremely serious work injury that may occur to workers in various professions, including construction, factory work, and agricultural jobs. Employees who suffer from an amputation due to an auto accident which takes place while running work related errands during their typical work day have also been the victim of an on the job injury. If you have suffered an amputation while on the job, please contact a Northern California amputation lawyer at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen to discuss your case with an experienced professional.

Any type of amputation must be treated right away and the victim should get medical attention immediately, due to the risk of excessive blood loss, shock, and infection. Depending upon the location of the amputation and the severity, there is a chance that the severed part can be reattached by a surgeon. In certain circumstances where the limb cannot be reattached, the victim may be outfitted with a nonfunctioning artificial or prosthetic limb.

There are approximately 1.2 million people in the United States who are living with a physical amputation. An amputation of any part of the body, such as finger, hand, toe, or foot is life changing experience for the injury victim and his or her loved ones. People who have suffered amputations may no longer be able to perform their work duties, care for themselves independently or enjoy their favorite past times and hobbies.

If your amputation injury was caused by workplace violence, co-worker negligence, or an unsafe work environment, you have the right to hold the negligent party responsible for the injuries that they caused. At GJEL, our amputation injury attorneys have the experience and knowledge to successfully represent even the most challenging work injury cases, and we may be able to recover for you the maximum monetary compensation for your amputation.