Amputation Attorney
Phoenix, AZ Attorney
Having represented clients with amputation injuries over the years, I have come to appreciate that you have lots of questions about your situation. As your personal injury attorney, my primary job is to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries. However, I will also try to answer some of your questions and point you to resources that can help you.
Following are the answers to a few questions that may be helpful to you:
What secondary problems can result from amputation?
A new amputee may face a number of issues related to their limb loss, including:
- Grief over limb loss
- Surgical complications
- Skin problems
What additional medical services will be needed for someone with an amputation?
A person's care will depend greatly on overall health prior to the amputation. If a person is a candidate for a prosthetic then several visits will be required for fittings. Once a proper fitting prosthesis has been placed, typically some physical or occupational therapy will be needed for gait training. Emotional assistance may also be needed to adjust to the limb loss.
Are certain jobs more prone to traumatic amputation risks?
Yes, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Protection has been provided which raises the minimum age to 18 years in occupations that generally deal with bakery machines, paper products machines, circular saws, band saws, guillotine shears as well as power-driven woodworking machines, metal forming, punching and shearing machines. Personal injuries are common for those working with this type of equipment, but especially for those under age.
What is the difference between limb loss and limb differences?
Limb loss refers to the absence of any part of an arm or a leg which results from surgical or traumatic amputation, while limb differences refer to the complete or partial absence of limbs at birth. More than 185,000 new amputations are performed in the United States each year. The prevalence rate is higher among those who are 65 and older. Arizona personal injury attorney, Jerrold Mayro, has helped amputees get the compensation and justice they deserve; please let Mr. Mayro help you, too.
What is phantom pain or residual limb pain?
According to the Amputee Coalition of America, roughly 80 percent of all amputees will experience pain in their residual limb or as “phantom pain,” which feels as if the pain resides in part of the limb that is missing. Residual limb pain is presumed to come from injuries to the nerves at the site of amputation, while “phantom pain” is thought to originate in the brain. This is due to the way the brain functions; a part of the brain controlled the previously attached limb, but when it was amputated, other areas of the brain must fill in.
When will I be fitted for a prosthesis, and will it look like my original limb?
Amputees are generally ready for prosthetic measurement a few weeks post-surgery; the wound must have healed properly and all swelling decreased. A standard prosthesis will consist of metal parts that fit into a socket which attaches to your residual limb. If you want a cosmetic look, then prosthetic supplements can be added.
Where do I go for legal help after my accident?
The Mayro Law Firm works with amputation injury victims in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Chandler and throughout Arizona. To ensure you have the opportunity to obtain all the compensation you deserve for pain and suffering, trauma, limb loss, and post-surgery rehabilitation, as well as loss of earnings, please call today to schedule a consultation with Phoenix attorney, Jerrold A. Mayro, to discuss your claim.
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
