We Help Southeast Texas Accident Victims Seek Compensation for the Loss of a Limb
The loss of limbs through amputations is one of the most physically and emotionally devastating injuries a person can sustain in an accident. The Stano Law Firm is dedicated to helping amputation victims seek justice from those whose thoughtless actions led to the loss of an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger, or toe. Houston amputations injury lawyer Matt Stano is a former Texas prosecutor who has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients. Contact him today to schedule a free, no-obligation case review.
According to a report by the National Employment Law Project, 17,533 workplace accidents were reported to OSHA in 2017. Of those, 4,672 resulted in the amputation of a limb.
What Leads to Amputations in Houston?
In medical terms, amputation is a procedure that removes all or part of a limb or extremity. In some cases the amputation is caused by the accident or trauma itself. Other times, medical professionals may be forced to perform a surgical amputation to prevent an infection from spreading or remove a limb that cannot otherwise be saved.
Some common types of amputation accidents that we handle at The Stano Law Firm include:
- Car Accidents: Any collision involving a motor vehicle can lead to a catastrophic injury, including an amputation. This risk is especially great when the collision occurs at a high speed, such as a drunk driver plowing into another vehicle doing 90 miles per hour, or a multi-car pileup that forces the victim’s car off the road.
- Commercial Trucking Accidents: Tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers present a special danger to other people on the road. If one of these “Big Rigs” overturn or collide with a smaller vehicle, the victims may be crushed under the weight and lose a limb.
- Work Injuries: Many Houston-area residents work in dangerous jobs that expose them to potential amputation risks. This includes the risk of getting caught in–or crushed by–an industrial machine, as well as the risk of explosion or fire due to working with hazardous materials.