If you have suffered an amputation in a Georgia car accident, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. for a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.

Have a Question?

Fill out this quick form and we will contact you within 24 hours!

Practice Areas

Blog

Car Accidents / Automobile Accidents

How Uninsured Motorist Coverage Helps in a Georgia Accident

Read All

Legal News

Posted on 8/24/2011Newnan Georgia Truck Accident Results in one Fatality
Posted on 1/4/2011Coweta County Personal Injury Attorney - Senoia Car Accident Seriously Injures 4
Posted on 3/9/2010Newnan Personal Injury Lawyer - Lawsuit Settles for $7 Million
Posted on 2/16/2010Atlanta Accident Attorney

Read All

Library

Car Accidents / Automobile Accidents

Uninsured vs. Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Georgia (Part B)

Read All

When a Georgia Car Accident Results in the Loss of a Limb (Part A)

The loss of a limb as a result of a Georgia car accident can be a life-altering experience for an individual. No matter what the loss is, whether it is a finger or limb, it can be psychologically devastating.

In some circumstances, an amputation may also result in the need to stop working or change jobs, or even to lose the enjoyment of activities once a part of your life. No matter the details, if you have sustained a severe accident injury such as an amputation, you may be entitled to seek compensation through a claim.

Overview of a Traumatic Amputation

A traumatic amputation occurs when an individual is injured in a serious accident resulting in the loss of a limb. The amputation is considered to be partial if there is still some remaining soft tissue or complete if there is no remaining soft tissue.

Treatment of a traumatic amputation may include reattaching the limb or the use of a prosthetic device. No matter what type of treatment an individual faces, it is going to result in expensive medical bills. However these may be recoverable if the severe accident injuries were due to the negligence of another.

Proving Negligence in a Georgia Car Accident

You will need to be able to prove someone else was negligent in your Georgia car accident in order to file a claim for your severe accident injuries. This will require evidence, which can be collected by a Mount Zion personal injury lawyer.

Some of the types of evidence that may be used in your case include:

accident/police report;
medical records;
medical bills;
accounts from witnesses to the accident; and
pictures of the accident scene.

It is important to keep a file of all documentation related to your Georgia car accident and your injuries so you can build a solid case.

Continue to Next Page >>

The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz is dedicated to vigorously defending our clients in an auto accident cases. We are small enough to care and experienced enough to win. Contact Jason Schultz at 404-474-0804.