Amputations and Loss of Limbs After a Dallas-Fort Worth Truck Wreck

An 18-wheeler wreck can cause injuries so severe that doctors cannot save a victim’s arm, hand, leg, foot, finger, or toe. In other cases, a body part may be severed during the collision itself.

The loss of a limb is not simply a one-time medical event. An amputation can permanently affect a person’s mobility, independence, career, relationships, mental health, and ability to participate in everyday activities. The injured person may face multiple surgeries, rehabilitation, chronic pain, prosthetic replacements, home modifications, and substantial future medical expenses.

Traffic accidents are a recognized cause of traumatic limb loss. Amputation complications may include severe bleeding, shock, infection, phantom-limb pain, and difficulty adapting to a prosthesis.

If you or someone you love suffered an amputation or loss of a limb after an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or commercial-vehicle wreck in Dallas-Fort Worth, your case may involve far more than the medical bills incurred immediately after the crash.

The Wooley Law Firm represents people seriously injured in wrecks involving:

• 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers

• Semi-trucks

• Flatbed trucks

• Box trucks

• Delivery trucks and vans

• Dump trucks

• Tanker trucks

• Construction vehicles

• Garbage and sanitation trucks

• Buses and other commercial vehicles

Learn more about our representation of seriously injured truck-wreck victims on our Dallas 18-wheeler and truck accident lawyer page.

Call 214-699-6524 for a free consultation. You do not pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.

What Is a Traumatic Amputation?

A traumatic amputation occurs when an accident severs or severely damages a body part.

The amputation may be:

• Complete, meaning the body part is entirely separated

• Partial, meaning some skin, muscle, blood vessels, nerves, or other tissue still connects the body part

• Immediate, occurring during the wreck

• Surgical, occurring later because doctors determine the limb cannot be saved

A limb may initially remain attached but sustain such severe damage that amputation becomes medically necessary.

Doctors may recommend surgical amputation when the injury causes:

• Irreparable blood-vessel damage

• Loss of blood flow

• Extensive nerve destruction

• Severe crushing of the bones and soft tissue

• Uncontrollable bleeding

• Dead or dying tissue

• Serious infection

• Compartment syndrome

• Extensive burns

• Repeated failed reconstruction procedures

Whether a partially amputated limb can be reattached depends on the location and severity of the injury, the condition of the tissue, the time before treatment, and other medical factors.

How 18-Wheeler Wrecks Cause Amputations

The size and weight of a commercial truck can expose occupants of smaller vehicles to extreme crushing, cutting, and shearing forces.

An amputation may occur when:

• A tractor-trailer crushes the passenger compartment

• A victim’s arm or leg becomes trapped in twisted metal

• A trailer runs over a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian

• An occupant is ejected from the vehicle

• A vehicle becomes trapped beneath an underride guard

• A truck pins a vehicle against a barrier

• A flatbed loses steel, lumber, machinery, or other cargo

• A tanker or commercial vehicle catches fire

• A jackknifed trailer sweeps across traffic lanes

• A truck makes an unsafe wide turn and crushes a nearby vehicle

• A rollover collapses the roof or side of a passenger vehicle

• A tire, wheel, or truck component separates and strikes another vehicle

• A victim suffers severe burns, infection, or vascular injuries after the crash

Truck collisions can also cause complex fractures and soft-tissue damage that initially appear treatable. After multiple surgeries, doctors may determine that the injured limb cannot be saved or that amputation offers the best chance of survival and future function.

Even a collision that appears to occur at a lower speed can cause serious injuries because of the truck’s size and weight. Read more about why a low-speed 18-wheeler wreck can still cause severe injuries.

Types of Amputations After a Truck Accident

The medical, functional, and financial consequences depend heavily on the body part lost and the level of the amputation.

Above-the-Knee Amputation

An above-the-knee amputation, also called a transfemoral amputation, removes the leg above the knee joint.

Because the victim loses the natural knee, walking with a prosthesis may require substantial strength, balance, coordination, and energy. Rehabilitation generally includes conditioning, balance work, strengthening, stretching, and learning to tolerate and use the prosthesis.

A person with an above-the-knee amputation may require:

• A prosthetic knee and foot

• Wheelchair use

• Extensive gait training

• Home modifications

• An accessible vehicle

• Replacement prostheses

• Continued physical therapy

• Assistance during portions of daily life

Below-the-Knee Amputation

A below-the-knee, or transtibial, amputation preserves the knee joint but removes part of the lower leg.

Preserving the knee may allow greater mobility than an above-the-knee amputation, but recovery can still involve chronic pain, skin breakdown, balance problems, falls, contractures, and difficulty using a prosthesis.

A victim may need several prosthetic fittings as swelling decreases and the residual limb changes shape.

Hip Disarticulation or Hemipelvectomy

Some catastrophic injuries require removal of the entire leg at the hip joint or removal of part of the pelvis.

These are extremely serious amputations that may substantially affect:

• Sitting balance

• Walking ability

• Energy consumption

• Transfers

• Driving

• Personal care

• Employment

• Independence

The victim may need a wheelchair for some or all mobility, even when a prosthesis is available.

Above-the-Elbow Amputation

An above-the-elbow amputation removes the arm above the elbow joint.

The loss of both the hand and natural elbow can make prosthetic control more complicated. Upper-limb prostheses may incorporate artificial hands, hooks, wrists, and elbow components, depending on the amputation level.

The injury may affect the ability to:

• Dress

• Bathe

• Prepare food

• Drive

• Type

• Write

• Lift objects

• Perform household work

• Use tools

• Return to a prior occupation

Below-the-Elbow Amputation

A below-the-elbow amputation preserves the elbow but removes the forearm, hand, or both.

Although retaining the elbow may improve function, losing a hand can still profoundly affect grip, fine-motor control, coordination, and the ability to perform two-handed activities.

Hand, Finger, Foot, or Toe Amputations

An injury does not have to involve the entire arm or leg to be life-changing.

Finger and hand amputations may affect:

• Grip strength

• Dexterity

• Typing

• Writing

• Tool use

• Personal care

• Employment

Fingertips contain many nerves, and an amputation can result in sensitivity, functional problems, permanent deformity, or disability.

Foot and toe amputations may affect:

• Balance

• Gait

• Standing tolerance

• Climbing stairs

• Running

• Driving

• Footwear

• Employment involving prolonged standing

Immediate Medical Dangers After a Traumatic Amputation

A traumatic amputation is a medical emergency.

Immediate risks include:

• Severe blood loss

• Hemorrhagic shock

• Damage to major arteries and veins

• Infection

• Contamination

• Associated fractures

• Crush injuries

• Internal-organ damage

• Nerve injuries

• Burns

• Tissue death

Early emergency and critical care can significantly affect the long-term outcome.

Treatment may involve:

• Bleeding control

• Blood transfusions

• Emergency surgery

• Cleaning and removal of contaminated tissue

• Blood-vessel repair

• Bone stabilization

• Nerve repair

• Antibiotics

• Skin grafts

• Reconstructive surgery

• Revision of the residual limb

• Pain management

• Intensive-care monitoring

A victim may undergo multiple surgeries before doctors know the final level of amputation or whether additional tissue must be removed.

What Is a Residual Limb?

The portion of the arm or leg that remains after an amputation is commonly called the residual limb.

The residual limb must heal sufficiently before many patients can use a permanent prosthesis. Its shape, skin condition, strength, sensitivity, and range of motion can all affect prosthetic use.

Potential residual-limb complications include:

• Wound-healing problems

• Infection

• Skin irritation

• Pressure sores

• Swelling

• Scar sensitivity

• Nerve pain

• Neuromas

• Bone overgrowth

• Joint stiffness

• Muscle weakness

• Poor prosthetic fit

Residual-limb pain can substantially limit function and interfere with rehabilitation.

Phantom-Limb Sensations and Phantom-Limb Pain

After an amputation, a person may still feel as though the missing limb is present. This is known as a phantom sensation.

The person may feel that the missing limb is:

• Tingling

• Numb

• Hot or cold

• Itching

• Moving

• Bent into an unusual position

• Becoming shorter

• Still attached

When those sensations are painful, the condition is called phantom-limb pain. A victim may experience burning, stabbing, squeezing, cramping, shooting, or electrical pain in the missing body part.

Phantom-limb pain is real. It is not imagined merely because the affected body part is no longer present. NIH research continues to study how the brain maintains a representation of the missing limb after amputation.

Treatment may include:

• Medication

• Physical therapy

• Desensitization

• Mirror therapy

• Nerve treatment

• Psychological support

• Prosthetic adjustments

• Targeted muscle reinnervation

• Other pain-management procedures

The appropriate treatment depends on the individual patient and should be determined by qualified medical providers.

Rehabilitation After Loss of a Limb

Rehabilitation may begin shortly after the victim becomes medically stable and may continue for months or years.

Rehabilitation is intended to help a person recover strength, relearn skills, and maximize independence after a serious injury or surgery.

A rehabilitation program may include:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Strength training

• Balance training

• Range-of-motion exercises

• Transfer training

• Wheelchair training

• Gait training

• Residual-limb care

• Prosthetic training

• Pain management

• Psychological counseling

• Vocational rehabilitation

• Driver rehabilitation

• Home-safety training

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy may help the patient:

• Maintain joint movement

• Prevent contractures

• Improve strength

• Improve balance

• Build endurance

• Learn safe transfers

• Walk with a prosthesis

• Reduce fall risks

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy may help the patient adapt to daily tasks such as:

• Dressing

• Bathing

• Grooming

• Eating

• Cooking

• Writing

• Using a phone or computer

• Driving

• Returning to work

Psychological Support

Loss of a limb may cause grief, anger, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, body-image concerns, and fear about the future.

Counseling may be an important part of recovery. The emotional consequences of an amputation should not be dismissed simply because the physical injury is visible.

Prosthetic Limbs After a Truck Wreck

A prosthesis is an artificial device intended to replace part or all of a missing limb.

Depending on the injury, a victim may use:

• A prosthetic foot

• A below-the-knee prosthesis

• A computerized knee

• A full-leg prosthesis

• A passive cosmetic hand

• A body-powered arm or hand

• A myoelectric prosthesis

• A prosthetic finger

• A specialized activity or sports prosthesis

Prostheses can help some individuals walk, eat, dress, work, or perform other daily activities. Learning to use one takes time and may require physical or occupational therapy.

A prosthesis is not necessarily a permanent, one-time purchase. Future needs may include:

• Initial fitting

• Temporary prostheses

• Permanent prostheses

• Replacement sockets

• Liners and sleeves

• Batteries and chargers

• Repairs

• Adjustments

• Replacement components

• Specialized work or activity devices

• Entire replacement prostheses

Changes in body weight, skin condition, residual-limb shape, activity level, technology, and wear may require future replacements or modifications.

A proper injury claim should consider the expected lifetime cost of prosthetic care—not merely the price of the first device.

Can Everyone Use a Prosthesis?

Not every person with an amputation can comfortably or effectively use a prosthesis.

Prosthetic use may be affected by:

• The amputation level

• Residual-limb condition

• Pain

• Skin breakdown

• Strength

• Balance

• Other injuries

• Cardiovascular health

• Weight

• Nerve damage

• Vision problems

• Cognitive injuries

• The physical demands of walking

• The person’s work and daily activities

Some victims may alternate between a prosthesis and wheelchair. Others may primarily use a wheelchair because prosthetic use is painful, exhausting, unsafe, or impractical.

The fact that a victim receives a prosthetic limb does not mean that life returns to normal.

Long-Term Complications After an Amputation

Amputation-related complications may continue long after the initial surgical wound heals.

Potential long-term problems include:

• Phantom-limb pain

• Residual-limb pain

• Neuromas

• Skin irritation

• Pressure sores

• Infection

• Joint contractures

• Arthritis

• Back pain

• Hip pain

• Shoulder pain from crutch or wheelchair use

• Falls

• Reduced endurance

• Changes in gait

• Overuse injuries to the remaining limb

• Prosthetic-fit problems

• Sleep disruption

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Post-traumatic stress

A person with lower-limb loss may place increased stress on the remaining leg, hips, back, and upper body.

A person with upper-limb loss may overuse the remaining arm and shoulder. One-handed lifting, typing, driving, and household activities may contribute to pain or repetitive-stress injuries.

How an Amputation Changes Daily Life

The loss of an arm or leg can affect nearly every part of a person’s life.

An injured person may have difficulty:

• Getting out of bed

• Walking

• Climbing stairs

• Driving

• Bathing

• Dressing

• Cooking

• Shopping

• Cleaning

• Caring for children

• Exercising

• Working

• Traveling

• Participating in hobbies

• Maintaining personal relationships

Activities that once required little thought may take much longer or require assistance.

The victim may also need:

• Accessible housing

• Bathroom modifications

• Ramps

• Wider doorways

• Hand controls for a vehicle

• An accessible van

• Wheelchair-accessible transportation

• Adaptive tools

• Household assistance

• Personal attendant care

A serious amputation claim should document these real-world consequences rather than focusing exclusively on hospital bills.

The Effect on Employment and Earning Capacity

An amputation may prevent a victim from returning to the same occupation.

The impact can be especially severe for people whose work requires:

• Standing

• Walking

• Climbing

• Lifting

• Carrying

• Driving

• Operating machinery

• Using hand tools

• Typing

• Fine-motor coordination

• Emergency response

• Construction labor

• Warehouse work

• Commercial driving

Even when a person returns to work, the injury may cause:

• Reduced hours

• Lower productivity

• Fewer overtime opportunities

• A move to lighter-duty work

• A lower-paying occupation

• Loss of promotions

• Early retirement

• Periodic absences for treatment

• Increased risk of future unemployment

The claim may include both past lost wages and future loss of earning capacity.

Loss of earning capacity concerns the reduction in the person’s ability to earn income over time. For a younger victim, that loss may extend across decades.

Future Medical and Life-Care Expenses

The cost of an amputation may continue throughout the victim’s lifetime.

Future needs may include:

• Revision surgeries

• Prosthetic replacement

• Prosthetic repairs

• Liners and sockets

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Pain management

• Medication

• Psychological counseling

• Treatment for skin problems

• Treatment for neuromas

• Treatment for overuse injuries

• Wheelchairs

• Crutches or walkers

• Accessible transportation

• Home modifications

• Attendant care

• Vocational rehabilitation

• Medical monitoring

A life-care planner may evaluate the care, equipment, services, and prosthetic replacements the victim is likely to need.

An economist may then calculate the long-term financial cost of those needs and the victim’s reduced earning capacity.

Compensation After a Truck Wreck Amputation

Depending on the facts and available evidence, a victim may be able to pursue compensation for:

• Past medical expenses

• Future medical expenses

• Emergency surgery

• Rehabilitation

• Prostheses and replacement prostheses

• Wheelchairs and mobility equipment

• Lost wages

• Loss of earning capacity

• Physical pain and suffering

• Phantom-limb pain

• Mental anguish

• Physical impairment

• Disfigurement

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Home modifications

• Vehicle modifications

• Attendant care

• Out-of-pocket expenses

• Property damage

Texas injury claims may include economic losses, such as medical expenses and reduced earnings, and noneconomic losses, such as pain, mental anguish, impairment, and disfigurement.

Read more about the potential categories of compensation in our guide to truck accident damages after a Dallas 18-wheeler wreck.

Physical Impairment and Disfigurement After Limb Loss

Amputation cases often involve significant claims for both physical impairment and disfigurement.

Physical Impairment

Physical impairment concerns the loss of the ability to participate in activities that were part of the victim’s life.

Examples may include the inability to:

• Walk independently

• Run or exercise

• Play with children

• Drive normally

• Perform household work

• Participate in sports

• Travel without assistance

• Return to a former occupation

• Care for oneself independently

Disfigurement

Disfigurement may include:

• Loss of the limb itself

• Surgical scars

• Skin grafts

• Changes to the residual limb

• Burns

• Visible hardware

• Changes in gait or posture

These losses are not automatically captured by medical bills. They require evidence showing how the injury changed the victim’s appearance, confidence, relationships, and daily life.

Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Wreck Causing an Amputation?

Serious truck-wreck cases may involve multiple responsible parties.

The Truck Driver

A commercial driver may cause a catastrophic collision by:

• Speeding

• Following too closely

• Driving while fatigued

• Texting or using a cellphone

• Making an unsafe lane change

• Failing to check blind spots

• Running a red light

• Driving while impaired

• Making an unsafe wide turn

• Failing to maintain a proper lookout

• Driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions

• Violating hours-of-service requirements

The Trucking Company

A motor carrier may be responsible for the conduct of its driver and for its own unsafe practices.

Company negligence may include:

• Hiring an unqualified driver

• Failing to properly train the driver

• Inadequate supervision

• Retaining a dangerous driver

• Pressuring drivers to meet unsafe schedules

• Failing to inspect or maintain the truck

• Ignoring prior safety violations

• Failing to enforce fatigue policies

• Inadequate drug and alcohol testing

• Unsafe dispatch or routing practices

Truck accident cases differ from ordinary car claims because commercial carriers may possess important electronic records, safety files, driver records, maintenance documents, and internal investigation materials.

The Cargo Loader or Shipper

Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo may fall from a trailer, shift the truck’s center of gravity, or contribute to a rollover or jackknife.

Flatbed loads involving steel, pipe, lumber, machinery, and construction materials can cause devastating crushing and amputation injuries.

A Maintenance Company

A repair or maintenance contractor may share responsibility when negligent work contributes to:

• Brake failure

• Tire separation

• Steering problems

• Trailer separation

• Wheel detachment

• Lighting failures

• Mechanical breakdowns

A Truck or Parts Manufacturer

A defective truck component may contribute to the collision or increase the severity of an injury.

Potential defects may involve:

• Brakes

• Tires

• Steering systems

• Coupling devices

• Underride guards

• Door latches

• Fuel systems

• Safety equipment

Evidence That Should Be Preserved

The trucking company and its insurer may begin investigating immediately.

Important evidence may include:

• Engine control module data

• Electronic logging-device records

• GPS and telematics data

• Dash-camera footage

• Driver-facing camera footage

• Dispatch records

• Cellphone records

• Driver qualification files

• Training materials

• Hours-of-service logs

• Drug and alcohol testing records

• Maintenance records

• Inspection reports

• Cargo-loading records

• Bills of lading

• Weight tickets

• Trucking-company policies

• Post-crash investigation materials

• Photographs and videos

• Surveillance footage

• Witness statements

• Police body-camera footage

• 911 recordings

• Physical vehicle evidence

Electronic information may be overwritten or lost unless prompt steps are taken to preserve it. The Wooley Law Firm’s truck-accident resources emphasize the importance of beginning the investigation before important evidence disappears.

Medical Evidence Needed in an Amputation Claim

A catastrophic injury claim may require more than the initial operative report.

Relevant medical evidence may include:

• Ambulance records

• Emergency-room records

• Surgical reports

• Trauma records

• Imaging

• Rehabilitation records

• Prosthetic evaluations

• Physical-therapy records

• Occupational-therapy records

• Pain-management records

• Psychological-treatment records

• Future-surgery recommendations

• Prosthetic-replacement estimates

• Functional-capacity evaluations

• Life-care plans

Photographs may also document:

• The initial injury

• Surgeries

• Wound healing

• Skin grafts

• Scarring

• Prosthetic complications

• The residual limb

• Changes in mobility and function

The claim should explain both the medical injury and its continuing effect on the victim’s life.

How Insurance Companies Defend Amputation Claims

Even when an injury is visibly catastrophic, a trucking company’s insurer may still dispute the amount of compensation owed.

The insurer may attempt to:

• Blame the injured person

• Dispute how the collision occurred

• Challenge the trucking company’s responsibility

• Argue that the driver was an independent contractor

• Minimize future medical needs

• Underestimate prosthetic-replacement costs

• Dispute the need for attendant care

• Claim the victim can return to work

• Minimize phantom-limb pain

• Challenge psychological treatment

• Downplay physical impairment

• Offer a settlement before the long-term prognosis is known

A settlement should not be based solely on the first prosthesis or the bills incurred during the initial hospitalization.

Once a release is signed, the injured person generally cannot return for more money because a prosthesis wears out, the residual limb develops complications, or additional surgery becomes necessary.

What to Do After an Amputation Caused by a Truck Wreck

Focus on Emergency Medical Care

Follow the recommendations of trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, therapists, and prosthetic specialists.

Report All Symptoms

Tell your medical providers about:

• Residual-limb pain

• Phantom-limb pain

• Skin problems

• Sleep difficulties

• Depression or anxiety

• Prosthetic discomfort

• Balance problems

• Falls

• Pain in the remaining limbs

• Difficulty performing daily activities

Preserve Records and Expenses

Keep copies of:

• Medical bills

• Prosthetic estimates

• Therapy records

• Prescription receipts

• Travel expenses

• Home-modification estimates

• Vehicle-modification estimates

• Employment records

• Insurance communications

Document Daily Limitations

A journal may help record:

• Pain

• Prosthetic problems

• Therapy

• Missed work

• Activities requiring assistance

• Sleep disruption

• Emotional struggles

• Household limitations

• Missed family activities

Avoid a Quick Settlement

Do not evaluate the claim before the prognosis, prosthetic needs, future care, and employment consequences are understood.

Contact a Truck Wreck Lawyer Promptly

Early legal involvement can help preserve truck data, identify responsible parties, investigate insurance coverage, and document the full impact of the injury.

How The Wooley Law Firm Handles Amputation Claims

An amputation case requires more than sending medical bills to an adjuster.

Depending on the facts, The Wooley Law Firm may:

• Investigate the crash

• Obtain the police report

• Send evidence-preservation demands

• Secure electronic truck data

• Identify the truck driver and motor carrier

• Investigate cargo-loading companies

• Review driver qualification records

• Examine hours-of-service information

• Obtain maintenance and inspection records

• Locate witnesses and video footage

• Review medical and rehabilitation records

• Document prosthetic needs

• Calculate lost wages

• Evaluate future loss of earning capacity

• Work with qualified medical professionals

• Consult prosthetic and rehabilitation experts

• Retain a life-care planner when appropriate

• Investigate available insurance coverage

• File suit when necessary

• Prepare the case for trial

The objective is to prove why the crash happened, identify every responsible party, and demonstrate how the amputation will affect the victim for the remainder of their life.

Dallas-Fort Worth Amputation Lawyer After an 18-Wheeler Wreck

The Wooley Law Firm represents seriously injured people throughout:

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• Arlington

• Irving

• Garland

• Mesquite

• Richardson

• Plano

• Frisco

• McKinney

• Allen

• Denton

• Lewisville

• Carrollton

• Grand Prairie

• Grapevine

• Mansfield

• Keller

• Southlake

• North Texas

We also handle serious commercial-truck injury cases throughout Texas.

If you or a loved one suffered an amputation or loss of a limb after an 18-wheeler wreck, call 214-699-6524.

You can also learn more by visiting our Dallas truck accident lawyer page.

Your consultation is free and confidential. You do not pay attorney’s fees unless we obtain a recovery for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amputations After Truck Wrecks

Can an 18-wheeler wreck cause an amputation even when the limb is not severed at the scene?

Yes. A limb may suffer severe crush injuries, loss of circulation, infection, burns, nerve destruction, or tissue death. Doctors may later determine that surgical amputation is necessary.

What is the difference between a traumatic amputation and a surgical amputation?

A traumatic amputation occurs during the collision itself. A surgical amputation is performed by doctors when a damaged limb cannot be saved or when removal is medically necessary.

What is phantom-limb pain?

Phantom-limb pain is pain that appears to come from the missing body part. It may feel like burning, stabbing, tingling, squeezing, cramping, or electric shocks.

Is phantom-limb pain real?

Yes. Phantom-limb pain is a recognized medical condition. Although the limb is no longer physically present, the nervous system and brain may continue producing sensations associated with it.

Will a prosthetic limb restore normal function?

A prosthesis may improve function, but it does not necessarily restore the person to their pre-wreck condition. The outcome depends on the amputation level, other injuries, pain, strength, balance, prosthetic fit, and the person’s activities.

How often does a prosthesis need to be replaced?

Replacement timing varies based on the device, wear, activity level, residual-limb changes, body weight, and technological needs. A serious claim may need to account for multiple replacements over the person’s lifetime.

Can I recover the future cost of prosthetic limbs?

Future prosthetic expenses may be part of a claim when supported by medical, prosthetic, and economic evidence.

Can I recover compensation if I cannot return to my former job?

A victim may be able to pursue lost wages and loss of earning capacity when the amputation limits or eliminates the ability to work in the same position or occupation.

Can I recover compensation for scarring and the loss of the limb itself?

A Texas injury claim may include damages for physical impairment, pain, mental anguish, and disfigurement, depending on the evidence and circumstances.

Can family caregiving be included in the claim?

Necessary attendant care and assistance may be relevant even when family members initially provide that care without payment. The damages available depend on the evidence and applicable Texas law.

What if the insurance company offers to pay all current medical bills?

Current medical bills may represent only a small portion of the total loss. A serious amputation claim may also involve future surgeries, prosthetic replacements, rehabilitation, attendant care, lost earning capacity, impairment, pain, and disfigurement.

How long do I have to file an amputation claim in Texas?

Texas law imposes deadlines on personal-injury claims. Different or shorter notice requirements may apply when a government truck or public entity is involved.

Important truck data and video may disappear well before the filing deadline, so the investigation should begin promptly.

How much does it cost to hire The Wooley Law Firm?

The Wooley Law Firm handles personal-injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront attorney’s fee and owe no attorney’s fee unless the firm obtains a recovery for you.

Speak With a Dallas-Fort Worth Truck Wreck Lawyer

Losing an arm, hand, leg, foot, finger, or toe can permanently change a person’s future.

The victim may be facing repeated surgeries, chronic pain, rehabilitation, prosthetic replacements, employment limitations, and a lifetime of medical and personal challenges. Meanwhile, the trucking company and its insurer may already be collecting evidence and building a defense.

You deserve someone protecting your interests.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at 214-699-6524 for a free consultation about an amputation caused by a Dallas-Fort Worth truck wreck.

You do not pay attorney’s fees unless we win.

Disclaimer:

This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Seek immediate medical attention for any traumatic amputation, crush injury, severe bleeding, or other emergency condition. Reading this article or contacting The Wooley Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Legal deadlines may apply, so you should consult a qualified Texas attorney regarding your specific circumstances.