Traumatic Amputation and Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often result in severe rider injuries because of the limited protection a motorcycle offers. Light in design and without an enclosed cabin, motorcycles can be exceptionally dangerous, a fact that is generally accepted and understood by those persons who choose to ride. In collisions involving cars or trucks, motorcyclists are significantly endangered as they are at a significant size, weight, and safety disadvantage compared to the party or parties in the other vehicle. Tragically, motorcyclists may suffer severe, life-altering injuries. Traumatic amputation, which occurs when an arm, leg, hand, etc. is separated completely or partially from the body during the accident, is one such outcome.
If you have suffered a traumatic amputation in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another person or entity’s negligence, contact the experienced Iowa motorcycle accident attorneys of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C., at 877-209-9452 to discuss your legal rights and options.
Dangers of Traumatic Amputation
Traumatic amputation injuries often have very serious consequences. In most cases, there is little or no chance of reconnecting the severed body part, and long-term recovery can include painful therapy and permanent tissue damage or loss. The immediate dangers include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Infection
- Shock
Less obvious problems that may arise in the long-term include:
- Inability to work
- Loss of self-esteem
- Social withdrawal
- Strained interpersonal relationships
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been the victim of traumatic amputation in a motorcycle accident due to the carelessness of another, you have suffered enough. Contact Iowa motorcycle accident attorney, Pete Leehey, at 877-209-9452 to discuss the possible advantages of pursuing a legal action.