Examples of Successful Settlements in Amputee Cases

Posted by Firm Staff on Oct 17, 2017 12:39:14 PM

Are you an amputee? Are you wondering whether or not you may have a legal case grounded in negligence? You’re not alone. The Amputee Coalition reports that approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. The loss of a limb or digit is traumatic.  Nothing can repair what is lost, however, legal settlements can help defray medical costs, and provide compensation for pain and suffering and loss of past and future income. In some cases, successful amputation lawsuits can also bring you and your family peace of mind and a sense of closure.

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How Negligence Plays A Role In Amputation Lawsuits

Posted by Firm Staff on Sep 12, 2017 2:37:18 PM

Amputations, whether they’re caused by a traumatic event such as an accident or injury or by surgical removal, are devastating and life-altering experiences. Amputations can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, side effects from prescription medications, defective products, and more. In many cases, negligence may play a role in amputations and an amputation lawyer can help victims who may be eligible for amputation compensation or loss of limb compensation.

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New Prosthetics Are Improving Quality of Life for Amputees

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 7, 2017 11:50:51 AM

Advancements in prosthetic technology are giving hope to amputees, providing the injured with the option to experience more than they currently do. According to an NBC affiliate, today’s high-tech prosthetics give amputees choices in both style and ability.

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Artificial Limb Developed by MIT Pushes the Possibilities of Prosthetics

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 1, 2017 3:33:05 PM

From wood and metal to carbon fiber and microprocessors, prosthetic options have progressed dramatically in recent decades. In late 2016, a team at the MIT Media Lab in New England announced plans to implant the first ever prosthetic limb controlled by brain waves.

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