Amputation & Orthopedic Injuries
Our experienced truck crash attorneys are here to help you hold accountable all parties for your limb loss.
When surviving a truck crash comes at the cost of a limb, our team of experienced truck crash attorneys is here to help you hold accountable all responsible parties.
Justice for Your Amputation Injury after a Truck Crash
Truck crashes that leave victims with severe orthopedic injury or limb difference take more than just body parts. They take mobility, independence, long-term health, and a sense of self. It is a disorienting, frustrating, and incredibly traumatic experience to lose a limb in a semi-truck wreck. And for truck crash survivors living with limb difference, finding ways to heal and rebuild in the wake of their crash is difficult.
If the injuries you sustained during your truck crash required amputation, the road to recovery may be long, but healing — physically, mentally and emotionally — can be facilitated through the accountability and monetary compensation litigation brings.
Truck crashes resulting in severe orthopedic injuries or amputations can have devastating effects on mobility, independence, and overall well-being. Survivors of truck accidents face significant challenges recovering from the physical, emotional, and mental trauma of their limb loss.
However, seeking accountability and compensation through litigation can help facilitate the healing process and help truck crash victims move forward after their accident.
Connect with truck crash attorneys near you to learn how we can help hold accountable the negligent parties responsible for your amputation-related injury.
Our Amputation Case Results
Over the years, our truck crash attorneys have helped truck crash victims take back hundreds of millions of dollars from trucking companies, holding them accountable for their negligence. Our record results include over 100 trucking cases in excess of $1 million.
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Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
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No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
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Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Finding an Amputation Law Firm for Your Truck Accident Injury
When a truck crash takes hope, independence, and freedom from its victims, it is our firm’s goal to help those individuals take those things back.
We fearlessly advocate for truck crash victims, helping our clients receive the maximum compensation possible for their orthopedic injuries, including when their limbs are taken from them.
When you choose The Law Firm for Truck Safety to represent your amputation case, you are choosing lawyers who are:
Experienced.
Our record of multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts is the result of the experience, integrity, and expertise our team possesses on the subjects of tractor-trailers and their governing regulations. Six of our attorneys are certified in truck accident law by The National Board of Trial Advocacy; five of our attorneys are also licensed CDL holders — more than any other personal injury firm in the nation on both accounts.
Selective.
Not only does our personal injury law firm exclusively represent truck crash victims, but we also cap our caseload so that we can ensure your case receives the resources, care, and compassion needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
Relentless.
For most semi-crash victims, seeking justice is about more than just money. We want to help you find and uncover the full truth of what happened, why it happened, and how we can help prevent it from happening to others in the future. We will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice — even when that journey takes us outside of the courtroom.
Compassionate.
We will treat you with integrity, honor, and compassion, explaining the different steps in the legal process and what those mean for your case.
Prepared to take your case to trial.
Unlike other personal injury firms, we do not treat your truck accident lawsuit as a means to make a profit through a quick settlement. We work up every case so that we are prepared to go to trial. Even if you wish to settle your amputation case, preparing your case for trial allows us to negotiate your settlement terms from a position of strength.
Truck Accidents, Severe Orthopedic Injuries & Amputation
The forces the human body experiences during a truck crash are enough to cause severe injuries to the body. It is not uncommon for truck crash victims to have limbs so badly damaged that surgery is required to try to repair or save the limb.
The forces the human body experiences during a truck crash are enough to cause severe injuries to the body. It is not uncommon for truck crash victims to have limbs so badly damaged that surgery is required to try to repair or save the limb.
Unfortunately, in catastrophic truck wrecks, it is commonly in the best interest of the truck crash victim to amputate the body part.
Unfortunately, in catastrophic truck wrecks, it is commonly in the best interest of the truck crash victim to amputate the body part.
How Does a Truck Crash Result in Amputation?
Amputation after a truck crash is not always immediate, nor does the impact always sever the limb from the body. Loss of blood flow, severe orthopedic damage, or even crash extraction can result in limb loss for truck crash victims.
In semi-truck crashes, amputation occurs when a body part is injured so severely that a limb cannot be saved and/or it is in the best interest of the truck crash victim to remove it — usually to save their life. The most common types of amputation injuries include
- Sharp. When debris or material in a truck crash cleanly severs a limb, this is called a sharp amputation. While not guaranteed, limbs that are severed in this way are easiest to reattach. Reattachment after amputation can come with a loss of feeling, limited range of motion, and other complications.
- Crushing. This is the most common type of amputation injury caused by big rigs. Catastrophic accidents are so fast and so forceful, they easily break bones. It is not uncommon for victims to have orthopedic injuries so severe that the limb must be removed to save their life and/or remove them from the wreckage. Regardless of whether a crushing amputation is performed at the crash scene or at the hospital when amputation surgery is needed, it is often performed as a life-saving measure.
- Avulsion. If the forces in a semi-crash overextended an extremity to the point of separation or near separation from the body, this is called an avulsion amputation. Often there is orthopedic damage associated with this type of injury, but not always. Avulsion injuries are dangerous because they can stop blood flow to an area, causing the tissue to die. Some avulsion amputations can be reattached, but time is a critical factor in the success rate.
- Sharp. When debris or material in a truck crash cleanly severs a limb, this is called a sharp amputation. While not guaranteed, limbs that are severed in this way are easiest to reattach. Reattachment after amputation can come with a loss of feeling, limited range of motion, and other complications.
- Crushing. This is the most common type of amputation injury caused by big rigs. Catastrophic accidents are so fast and so forceful, they easily break bones. It is not uncommon for victims to have orthopedic injuries so severe that the limb must be removed to save their life and/or remove them from the wreckage. Regardless of whether a crushing amputation is performed at the crash scene or at the hospital when amputation surgery is needed, it is often performed as a life-saving measure.
- Avulsion. If the forces in a semi-crash overextended an extremity to the point of separation or near separation from the body, this is called an avulsion amputation. Often there is orthopedic damage associated with this type of injury, but not always. Avulsion injuries are dangerous because they can stop blood flow to an area, causing the tissue to die. Some avulsion amputations can be reattached, but time is a critical factor in the success rate.
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Our Amputation Attorneys
Truck accidents turn hope into uncertainty; they rob families of the freedom and future they deserve. While no one can reverse the damage caused by a truck driver’s negligence, our team of truck crash attorneys can help you find the means to rebuild and heal in the wake of unimaginable loss.
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Crash. Not Accident.
The word “accident” is often used to describe devastating truck crashes. Many people in need of legal help will search for a “truck accident lawyer near me” or the “best truck accident attorney”. We even use "accident" in our site name.
However, most truck “accidents” are not accidents at all.
Truck crashes are often caused by distracted, fatigued, poorly trained, or downright dangerous truck drivers and/or the unsafe business practices of the trucking companies and brokers that hired them. Every semi-truck accident lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to helping those who have been irreparably harmed in commercial vehicle crashes and providing education to the public that crashes are not accidents.
Types of Tractor-Trailer Accidents that Cause Amputations
When a car, pedestrian, motorcycle, or even tractor-trailer collides with a commercial motor vehicle, the resulting catastrophic injuries can lead to amputation or worse.
However, the traditional “big rig” is not the only type of commercial motor vehicle that can be involved in a catastrophic truck crash. Large truck crashes with following types of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) can also result in amputation and limb loss:
- Delivery & Box trucks
- Dump trucks
- Flatbed trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Vehicles carrying Hazardous Materials (aka Hazmat trucks)
- Garbage truck crashes
- Tanker Truck crashes
- Logging truck crashes
- Busses
- Delivery & Box trucks
- Dump trucks
- Flatbed trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Vehicles carrying Hazardous Materials (aka Hazmat trucks)
- Garbage truck crashes
- Tanker Truck crashes
- Logging truck crashes
- Busses
Filing a Claim for your Amputation Injury
Our team legal team is ready to treat you with the care, knowledge, and compassion needed to help through one of the most difficult times of your life. Our lawyers have experience working with prosthetic experts, life-care planners, and other medical experts to help you receive the compensation necessary to put in place a comprehensive medical care package for you.
If you are living with limb difference as a result of a semi-truck crash, a successful truck accident lawsuit may give you the means to pursue justice and hold accountable the negligent parties who took your limb from you.
Explore paths to justice with the experienced truck accident attorneys at The Law Firm for Truck Safety.
Leading Causes of Orthopedic Injuries and Amputations in Truck Wrecks
All truck crashes where surviving comes a the cost of a limb are the result of some form of negligence. If semi-truck driver negligence led to your amputation, it is likely one or more of the following conditions was a contributing factor:
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According to NHTSA, In 2020, an estimated 3,142 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers – and thousands more were injured. Any activity that takes your hands, mind, or eyes off of driving is a distraction. Cell phones are one of the most problematic distractions. Because heavy semi-trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles, truck drivers are even more at risk of accidents caused by distraction
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Inadequately trained truck drivers are more likely to cause accidents than experienced truck drivers.
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Unsecure and imbalanced cargo loads make semi-trucks harder to stop and maneuver, putting those around the tractor-trailer in danger of being hit by debris or components of the commercial motor vehicle itself.
There is no reason why semi-truck crashes should be accepted as a part of everyday life in America. When the proper care, training, and safety measures are taken, catastrophic truck crashes on US roads are preventable.
Bringing Behind the Wheel Experience into the Courtroom
Not only does our law firm have more NBTA board-certified in truck accident attorneys than any law firm in the nation, we also have more attorneys licensed to drive commercial trucks – five in total.
The combination of having hands-on experience behind the wheel along with our legal knowledge enables our truck accident lawyers to take a deep dive into the facts of your case in ways other personal injury firms can’t.
Living with Limb Difference
In many instances of amputation, surgery is performed as a means to mitigate further bodily harm and long-term pain and suffering that would be caused if the limb remained attached.
However, that does not mean a life with limb difference is without its own medical challenges. The consequences of an amputation can be severe. And, at first glance, many do not seem related to limb loss. Medical complications associated with amputation may include:
- Heart and cardiovascular problems
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Infections
- Pneumonia
- “Phantom limb” pain and other sensory issues
- Slow wound healing
- Pain management
- Depression and anxiety
- And more
- Heart and cardiovascular problems
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Infections
- Pneumonia
- “Phantom limb” pain and other sensory issues
- Slow wound healing
- Pain management
- Depression and anxiety
- And more
If you have lost a limb as a result of a catastrophic accident with an eighteen-wheeler, it is in your best interest to speak with your medical provider about any physical or psychological symptoms you are experiencing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trucking and Amputation Lawsuits
The negligence that leads to catastrophic truck crashes is systemic; it is almost always the case that multiple parties played a role in placing that dangerous truck driver and/or tractor-trailer on the road. As a result, multiple parties can be held responsible for your injuries.
Parties that are commonly sued in a truck accident lawsuit include:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The insurance company that approved the unsafe driver
- Trucking brokers
- The shipper
- The manufacturer or distributor of a defective auto part
- Repair shops/mechanics
Our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not charge a cent to represent you, unless you win your amputation case.
If you are looking for more information about how our experienced team of truck crash attorneys can help you inside and outside of the courtroom, we invite you to contact us today.
Truck crash survivors who have sustained severe bodily injuries or lost limbs in truck crashes — who have chosen The Law Firm for Truck Safety to fight for their rights and champion their story — have been able to find the means to build futures that aren’t dictated by their limb difference.
Our goal is not to put a physical price on your lost limb, rather, it is to pursue justice for the ways your limb loss has affected your life.
Typically, in amputation cases, there are three categories compensation falls into:
Economic Damages
This includes the cost of future prostheses, medical equipment, medical care, etc.
Non-Economic Damages
This involves pursuing justice by placing a monetary value on the the ways your limb loss has affected your life.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are used to punish the negligent party in some way. They are designed to deter similar behavior from the defendant and others from engaging in similar behavior, going forward.
In truck crash cases, compensation is given to truck crash victims based on the severity and type of harm caused. This may include:
Medical expenses: Truck crash victims with limb difference often are facing a future with higher than normal medical expenses. Things like initial hospitalization, surgery, prosthetic care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, frequent doctor visits, and more can add up over a lifetime. Compensation from your truck accident lawsuit can help offset these costs, if not cover them completely.
Lost earnings: If you are unable to work for any period of time following your accident, or are unable to return to work in the same capacity, you may be entitled to compensation for the lost income you would have earned.
Loss of normal life/ loss of enjoyment of life: For most truck crash victims, life before and after your crash looks dramatically different. In most states, compensation can be awarded for the adverse and lasting impact that your truck crash injury will have on your overall quality of life.
Punitive Damages: Sometimes when the negligence of a trucking company is so severe, they may be ordered to pay punitive damages for their recklessness. Compensation in this way, is meant to punish motor carrier negligence and deter other trucking companies from following suit.
Without knowing more details specific to your crash, it is difficult to know which groups of compensation — or damages — we will be able to recover for your case. We encourage you to connect with a truck accident attorney near you for a free case consultation and to explore how best to pursue justice for your specific case.
Each state has a specific window of time called a statute of limitations, which establishes when a claim or truck crash lawsuit can be brought. It is generally one to three years from the date of the accident, but there are exceptions.
It is always in your best interest to speak with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible after your crash to retain critical evidence needed to maximize justice in your case.
PTSD, depression, and anxiety are all common after an event that is so physically and emotionally traumatic. Losing a limb can be incredibly jarring, and the prospect of living a life with with limb difference can leave you feeling overwhelmed and empty at the same time. It’s important to remember, however, that you’re never alone.
There are many support groups available to those learning to cope with their new normal. Connecting with advocacy groups that champion truck safety reform can also serve as a powerful healing tool.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we work with various truck safety advocacy groups that fight for a safer trucking industry and provide post-crash resources and support to families and survivors of devastating truck crashes.
For more information on resources near you, please call (800) 628-4500 or email [email protected].
If your truck crash has impacted your ability to perform certain tasks, it’s healthy and normal to feel frustrated, angry, and even hopeless at times. Remember, though, that these sentiments are a normal part of the healing process; they do not need to define your reality or the rest of your life.
Americans living with limb difference are capable of living active, independent, and socially fulfilling lives. With the support of prosthetics, medical equipment, and modifications to things like your home and car, those living with limb difference are able minimize the encumbrances their limb difference brings and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
We believe in the healing power of litigation.
Explore how The Law Firm for Truck Safety has helped truck crash victims champion their stories for justice -- inside and outside of the courtroom.
Explore how our firm helps truck crash victims find justice inside and outside of the courtroom.
Explore how The Law Firm for Truck Safety has helped truck crash victims champion their stories for justice -- inside and outside of the courtroom.
Fight for Justice with Experienced Truck Accident Attorney at Your Side.
If your truck crash took your bodily autonomy — took a limb from you — our amputation lawyers are ready and waiting to help you find justice for the physical, psychological, and financial suffering you’ve endured from one of the most traumatic days of your life.
Our attorneys fight for truck crash victims nationwide and have represented truck crash victims in over half of the United States.
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