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Compassionate Legal Representation for Amputees in Las Vegas
Our Las Vegas Traumatic Amputation Lawyer
Losing a limb is more than just a physical injury — it’s a life-altering trauma that affects every aspect of your future. The pain, the emotional toll, and the challenges of adjusting to a new way of life can feel overwhelming, especially when someone’s negligence caused the amputation.
Based in Spring Valley, our Cameron Law team understands that losing a limb is more than just a physical injury — it’s a life-altering trauma that affects every aspect of your future. While we provide unwavering support to our clients, we are also skilled and aggressive litigators who will take on insurance companies and negligent defendants to win you the maximum amount of money possible. Your future matters, and we are ready to fight for it.
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What to Do After Someone’s Negligence Causes an Amputation Injury
If you suffer an amputation injury in an accident, take these critical steps:
- Seek immediate emergency medical care: This is absolutely vital to stabilize your condition and potentially save the amputated part if possible.
- Follow all treatment recommendations from your medical team, including rehabilitation and physical therapy programs.
- Document everything related to your accident and injury, including medical records, accident reports, witness information, and photographs.
- Consult with an amputation lawyer who focuses on catastrophic injuries like the loss of a limb as soon as possible. Experienced amputation solicitors can help protect your rights and pursue appropriate compensation.
- File necessary insurance claims but avoid signing settlement offers without legal advice, as amputation injuries typically involve substantial long-term costs.
- Consider joining a support group for amputees to help with the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery. We can help you find a group that you might be comfortable with.
Remember that amputation injuries typically involve significant medical expenses, lost income, prosthetic costs, rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications. Getting proper legal representation early can help ensure you receive compensation that addresses both immediate and long-term needs.
Statute of Limitations for Amputation Injury Cases in Las Vegas
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Nevada, including amputation injury cases, is generally two years from the date of the accident or injury. If your lawsuit is not filed within that time frame, you could lose out on thousands of dollars.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
Discovery Rule
If you did not discover your injury or its connection to the accident immediately, the statute of limitations may start from the date of discovery.
Minors
If the injured person is a minor, the statute of limitations may not start until they reach the age of 18.
Government Liability
If the responsible party is a government entity, there may be shorter notice requirements or different procedures to follow.
Most medical malpractice cases have a statute of limitations of three years or, alternatively, one year after the injury is discovered.
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Common Causes of Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries can result from a wide range of accidents, many of which involve sudden, violent impacts or catastrophic failures. Our law firm has extensive experience representing clients who have suffered limb loss due to the following:
Construction Accidents
Dangerous work environments, heavy machinery, and inadequate safety protocols can lead to crushing injuries or traumatic amputations on-site.
Car Accidents
High-speed motor vehicle collisions and pedestrian accidents can cause traumatic amputations or injuries requiring surgical amputation.
Motorcycle Accidents
High-impact crashes involving cars, motorcycles, or pedestrians often result in severe trauma requiring surgical amputation or causing immediate limb loss.
Truck Accidents
Collisions with large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries due to the sheer size and force of these vehicles.
Taxi, Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare and taxi crashes often lead to high-speed impacts and complex liability issues, especially when severe injuries like amputations occur.
Bus Accidents
Public transportation accidents can leave passengers and pedestrians vulnerable to crush injuries and other trauma leading to limb loss.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Victims of hit-and-run collisions may suffer delayed medical attention, which increases the likelihood of complications such as infection or the need for amputation.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Intoxicated drivers frequently cause high-speed, high-impact crashes that result in catastrophic injuries.
Distracted Driving Accidents
Texting or inattentiveness behind the wheel can lead to serious accidents that cause traumatic amputations.
Uninsured Driver Accidents
These cases require an aggressive legal strategy to pursue compensation through alternative means, such as uninsured and underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage.
Rear-End Accidents
While often seen as minor, severe rear-end collisions — especially those involving motorcycles or bicycles — can result in crushing injuries to limbs.
Limo Accidents
Limousine crashes can cause unique safety hazards due to limited restraints and altered vehicle structure.
ATV and Scooter Accidents
Riders of off-road vehicles and electric scooters have little protection and are at risk of severe limb injuries in the event of a crash.
Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists hit by vehicles often suffer severe lower limb trauma, particularly when run over or crushed by tires.
Delivery Vehicle Accidents
The growing number of delivery drivers on the road increases the risk of injury for pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists — especially when rushed or fatigued drivers compromise safety.
Defective Products
Machinery failures, vehicle malfunctions, and poorly designed consumer products can lead to injuries requiring amputation, especially in the workplace or at home.
No matter the cause, our team is committed to helping victims of amputation injuries seek justice and the full compensation they deserve for their losses.
Types of Amputation Injuries
The severity and location of an amputation affect the process of recovery and rehabilitation. In a complete amputation, for example, the entire limb is severed, resulting in a total loss of function. It is very uncommon for doctors to be able to reattach the limb through surgery.
Some amputations are partial. This means that only a portion of the limb is severed; a small amount of ligament, muscle, or other tissue may remain intact. Depending on the location and extent of the damage, medical providers may either attempt to reattach the limb or proceed with a complete surgical amputation.
Medical providers categorize amputations by the body parts that are affected.
These are the most common levels:
- Below-knee amputation (BKA)
- Above-knee amputation (AKA)
- Below-elbow amputation (BEA)
- Above-elbow amputation (AEA)
- Hand or foot amputation
- Finger or toe amputation
The effect of an amputation injury will depend on several factors, including the level of amputation, the cause of injury, and the individual's overall health and age.
Compensation in Las Vegas Amputation Injury Cases
Amputation injuries can lead to significant financial burdens and lifelong challenges. If your amputation resulted from another party's negligence, you have the right to seek compensation by filing an amputation claim or lawsuit against that party.
At Cameron Law, we fight tirelessly to bring our clients the full compensation they deserve. In Las Vegas amputation injury cases, we can seek the following damages:
Medical Expenses
Coverage for past and future medical costs, including surgeries, hospital stays, medications, prosthetics, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
Lost Wages
Compensation for income lost due to the injury and recovery period, as well as future earning potential if your ability to work is permanently impaired.
Pain and Suffering
Non-economic damages for the physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life caused by the amputation.
Loss of Consortium
Compensation for the impact the injury has on your relationships with loved ones, including loss of companionship, affection, and support.
Punitive Damages
Money awarded in rare cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior.
The specific compensation you may be entitled to will depend on various factors, such as the severity of the injury, the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the extent of your losses.
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What Is Loss of Limb or Amputation?
“Amputation” is another word for the loss of all or part of a limb, such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm, or leg.
A limb can be severed due to a sudden accident or impact, such as a car crash or a workplace mishap. This is called a “traumatic amputation”. When a limb is not severed but is too damaged to preserve, doctors may perform a surgical amputation. These types of amputations often occur with crush injuries or significant injuries to the arteries and nerves in the limb.
Amputations have a devastating and irreversible impact on a person's life.
Long-Term Complications of Amputation Injuries
Amputation complications extend beyond the initial trauma. Patients face restricted mobility with lower limb loss, while upper limb amputations compromise essential daily functions.
How Do I Prove Liability for an Amputation Injury in Las Vegas?
Proving liability for an amputation injury in Las Vegas requires establishing that another party's negligence or intentional actions directly caused the injury. This involves demonstrating the following elements:
Duty of Care
The responsible party owes you a duty to prevent foreseeable harm, such as a driver who owes a duty to other road users to operate their vehicle safely.
Breach of Duty
The responsible party failed to uphold their duty of care through negligent or intentional action, such as driving under the influence.
Causation
The responsible party's breach of duty directly caused your amputation injury.
Damages
You suffered actual damages as a result of the amputation, such as medical expenses and lost wages.
To prove liability, your legal team will immediately gather evidence such as the following:
Medical Records
These document the extent of your injury, your medical expenses, and your prognosis.
Police Reports
If the amputation resulted from an accident, police reports can provide valuable information about the cause.
Witness Statements
Eyewitnesses can corroborate your version of events and provide additional details about the accident or incident.
Expert Testimony
Expert witnesses, such as medical professionals or accident reconstruction specialists, can provide professional opinions to support your case.
Photos and Videos
Visual evidence of the accident scene, your injuries, and your ongoing treatment can be compelling in demonstrating the impact of the amputation.
The stronger the evidence you and your amputation accident lawyers gather, the better your chances of winning at the negotiating table or at trial.
Our Legal Process: How We Support Amputation Injury Victims
At our firm, we know that life after an amputation injury can be filled with uncertainty. That’s why our legal process is designed to make things as smooth and stress-free as possible.
- Free case review: It starts with a free consultation, where we listen to your story and assess the legal options available to you.
- Detailed case investigation: We gather medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions to build a solid foundation for your claim.
- Customized legal strategy: Every case is different, so we use our command of Nevada personal injury law to craft a strategy specifically suited to your goals and the unique facts of your injury.
- One-on-one attorney access: You’ll work directly with an experienced amputation injury attorney who keeps you informed and involved every step of the way.
- Full-service representation: From negotiating with insurance companies to handling courtroom litigation, we manage the entire process so you can focus on recovery.
Why Choose Cameron Law for Your Las Vegas Limb Injury Case?
Amputation injuries are life-altering events that demand experienced and dedicated legal representation. At Cameron Law, we are committed to providing compassionate and aggressive advocacy.
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Our amputation injury attorneys have extensive experience handling complex personal injury claims, including those involving amputation injuries.
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Our amputation law firm has a successful track record of securing significant compensation for our clients.
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We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and keep you informed of the progress of your case.
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