Virginia Amputation Injury Lawyer
When an accident causes an amputation injury, victims and their families suffer serious consequences. Losing a limb or other body part will likely result in lost income and career opportunities and leave you unable to do the things you love. You also may experience emotional and mental suffering that impacts your entire life.
If you or a loved one were in a Virginia accident that caused an amputation, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. With nine meeting locations throughout Hampton Roads, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is ready to help you take legal action. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a skilled Virginia amputation injury lawyer.
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers Are Here To Fight for You
After a life-altering amputation injury, the whole world may feel like it has been turned upside down. In addition to expensive medical bills and long rehabilitation times, you suddenly face the reality of how your injury will affect your personal and professional life. The last thing on your mind is filing claims and dealing with insurance companies.
You don’t have to go it alone. When you work with our experienced amputation injury attorneys, we offer compassionate support and individualized legal representation, allowing you to focus on your recovery. We handle all aspects of your case, including:
- Investigating and gathering crucial evidence to build your case
- Working with medical experts to understand the extent of your injury
- Calculating the full value of your damages
- Negotiating with insurance adjusters for a fair settlement amount
- Taking your case to court if necessary to fight for the compensation you deserve
While we’re known as “The Car Crash Experts,” we help victims who suffered amputations in truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, premises liability accidents, slip and falls, railroad accidents, and more. John Cooper has 30 years of experience representing Virginia catastrophic injury victims and is ready to help you and your family fight for your rights.
Life-Changing Case Results for Our Clients
Your injury, our fight. Our trusted injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients, including amputation victims.
One of our clients was riding his motorcycle when a negligent driver struck him. His left foot was tragically amputated, and he also suffered a compound fracture and other injuries. Our team secured a settlement of $7 million to compensate our client for his injuries, financial losses, and pain and suffering.
Another client was struck by a drunk driver and lost both legs from the collision on I-264 in Norfolk, VA. Using our resources and knowledge of personal injury law, we established the driver’s negligence and secured a $2.8 million settlement.
Available Damages Following an Amputation Injury
An amputation injury affects your entire life, from your ability to earn a living to enjoying activities with your family. If another person’s negligence caused your injury, you may qualify to recover compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are financial losses caused by your amputation injury. These damages have monetary value you can track and claim. Examples of economic damages that may be available to amputation victims include:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy expenses
- Cost of prosthetic limbs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings capacity
- Cost of other future medical care
A loss-of-limb lawyer can identify and value your economic damages and claim the maximum amount for your losses. Your economic losses also will help establish the value of your non-economic damages.
Non-Economic Damages
People who lose a limb or other body part in an accident also experience intangible losses that affect their quality of life. These non-economic damages include all the ways the victim suffers beyond financial losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Inconvenience
Amputees face unique challenges and complications, including phantom limb pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, body image issues, and severe anxiety. A Virginia amputation lawyer will fight for compensation for these accident-related non-economic losses.
Punitive Damages
If a person’s egregious behavior or willful and wanton negligence caused your amputation accident, you also may qualify to receive punitive damages. While rarely awarded, these damages aim to punish the negligent party and deter similar future behavior.
Under Virginia law, personal injury victims may be awarded up to $350,000 in punitive damages. Contact a Virginia amputation lawyer to learn more about qualifying damages and what your case may be worth.
Time Limits for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Virginia
There is a time limit for filing an amputation injury claim and recovering damages. The Virginia statute of limitations gives amputation victims a deadline of two years from the accident date to take legal action in most cases. Generally, you will forfeit your right to recover compensation if you miss this two-year deadline.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if the person who suffered an amputation injury was a minor at the time of the accident, they have two years from the day they turn 18 to file a lawsuit for the injury.
While two years may seem like a long time, you must take swift action to ensure you do not miss the filing deadline. Our team of Virginia personal injury attorneys can start on your case right away while helping you get the medical care you need now.
Trust the Team at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, we know Hampton Roads and what is important to its residents. We fight for accident victims in our community with fierce legal advocacy and support. We can help amputation victims or anyone affected by other catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis cases.
Let us help you take the next step towards justice. Contact us online or call (757) 333-3333 to speak with an amputation injury attorney. We offer free consultations at nine meeting locations across Hampton Roads, VA. Our team can also meet with you in the hospital or at home to answer your questions, explain your rights, and explore your legal options.
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