Our Tacoma amputation injury lawyers can help you get compensation for your injuries.
A serious accident that results in an amputation is a catastrophic, tragic, and life-changing event. Victims must face mounting medical bills at a time they are suffering physically and emotionally, facing difficulty performing the tasks of daily living, and may be unable to work or participate in recreational activities.
If you or a loved one has undergone an amputation due to someone else’s actions or negligence, an amputation injury lawyer can help you get compensation for your losses. At Strong Law, our team of Tacoma amputation injury lawyers are passionate about helping victims hold those responsible for these injuries accountable. Our attorneys know Washington injury law and can help you seek the full amount of compensation you deserve through insurance or a personal injury lawsuit.
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Let us take the burden off you by handling all negotiations, paperwork, and legal requirements, so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life. Call our amputation injury attorneys today at 206-737-7108.
An amputation — defined as a total or partial removal of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger, or toe — will affect your life forever. Recovery after amputation is difficult, long and painful and can have tremendous emotional repercussions. If your injury is someone else’s fault, our amputation attorneys can help you get justice and the compensation you need to move forward with your life.
We offer a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case and determine your best options. Call Strong Law today at 206-737-7108 to get started while evidence is fresh and witnesses may be available.
After suffering an amputation, victims are often fearful and don’t know where to turn. Decisions must be made about medical care, rehabilitation procedures and therapies, adaptive equipment and home modifications, and how one will handle activities of daily living.
At this difficult time, it can be overwhelming to have to deal with the thought of a lawsuit. Personal injury law in Washington state is complicated, and insurers have high-powered lawyers that use tactics to try to get victims to settle for the lowest amount possible. Our Tacoma amputation injury lawyers know their tactics and how to deal with them.
When you have the legal representation of our amputation attorney, we will:
At Strong Law, we will provide guidance, answer your questions, and be there for you throughout the entire process. Call us at 206-737-7108 to find out how we can help you.
According to Amputee Coalition, more than 500 people in the U.S. suffer the loss of a limb every day. Some amputations are no one’s fault, such as those due to a disease brought on by diabetes or cancer. However, the Amputee Coalition notes that almost 50% of amputees occur from accidents, many of which are caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. These parties may all have assets or insurance that are available as compensation for your losses.
To win your case, our Tacoma amputation injury lawyers must prove that another party (the defendant in the case) was negligent or at fault, and therefore liable, for causing the injuries you received.
Proving negligence means showing the following elements:
Examples of amputations that may have been preventable but result from another party’s fault include those resulting from:
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Here are answers to some common questions we hear from our clients at Strong Law:
Our Tacoma catastrophic injury attorneys typically work on a contingency basis. We charge no fees until you are awarded damages, and then the fees come from a percentage of your settlement.
Washington has a statute of limitations, a deadline within which you must file your lawsuit in the state’s civil court system or you may be permanently barred from recovering any compensation. This is generally 3 years from the date of your accident or injury.
According to statute RCW 4.22.005, if you are partially to blame for the accident resulting in amputation, your award would be reduced by the proportion of fault you bear. For example, if your case is worth $100,000 and you are 15 percent at fault, you will receive $85,000.
Any individual or company at fault for causing your injury can be held liable, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, there may be multiple parties who can be named as defendants. For example, if the amputation was the result of a trucking accident, the trucking company, the commercial truck driver, the truck maintenance people, and the manufacturer of a defective the truck or its parts may all be liable.
There are two categories of damages available to you if your amputation results from the negligent actions of another. Our team will aggressively pursue all damages you deserve in your case. Some can cover both your costs incurred now and those that will be incurred in the future. Other damages can address how your amputation injury impacts your life more broadly.
Economic damages – are reimbursement for your expenses that have an actual dollar value, such as:
Noneconomic damages – are for damages that don’t have a specific monetary value, such as:
While noneconomic damages in an amputation case can increase your overall award, Washington statute RCW 4.56.260 limits the amount you can receive.
The amount of damages awarded for an amputation can vary greatly from thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the specific factors of your individual case. Consideration is made for:
Our Strong Law attorneys will have an idea of what your case should be worth and will hold defendants accountable for all of your expenses and damages. Talk to our attorneys today at 206-737-7108 so we can help determine the possible value of damages in your case.
If you have suffered an amputation injury, our Strong Law amputation injury attorneys are here to fight for your rights and the financial compensation you deserve. Let us handle everything from negotiating with insurance to taking your case to court. We will be there for you throughout the process, advocating tirelessly for your rights.
Call us at 206-737-7108 for a free consultation today.
Gather evidence, interview witnesses, and assess the circumstances surrounding the accident to establish facts and liability.
Determine the extent of damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Engage in discussions with the opposing party or insurance companies to reach a fair settlement outside of court.
If negotiations fail, proceed to court where legal arguments and evidence are presented before a judge or jury for a final decision.
Prior to representing accident victims, Jed worked for GEICO insurance company as one of its in-house attorneys – representing the insurance companies. After learning the inner workings of insurance companies, he quit and began representing accident victims.
We want to help you get the legal advice you need with no upfront fees. There is no obligation to use our law firm and we only get paid if you win your case.
Our team of legal experts pride themselves on going above and beyond for our clients. We provide you answers and solutions to the legal issues you may experience from your accident.
We are here to help you recover from your accident physically and fiscally. Let us help you maximize the compensation you deserve.
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