Loss of Limb / Amputation

Maritime Injury Attorney Serving Texas

Losing a finger, hand, foot, arm or leg is a type of offshore injury that will impact virtually all areas of the injured worker's life. The worker may require a prosthetic, may need to re-learn certain skills and may be unable to return to work offshore. The medical bills associated with surgical amputation and dismemberment are also generally extreme, as is the recovery time and therefore the amount of work that the injured seaman may miss.

When you future and financial stability are threatened by a serious maritime injury, you will need to move quickly to involve a Texas offshore injury lawyer who can help you seek fair compensation. You may be entitled to financial relief under general maritime law, the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. By analyzing the circumstances surrounding your injuries, a knowledgeable attorney can determine the best approach to seek the benefits you need. Your employer or the vessel owner may be held financially responsible, depending on the type of work you were performing, the accident itself and other factors.

Amputation: A Risk of Maritime Work

Offshore work is physical in nature and may require a worker to operate or work in the vicinity of heavy machinery or equipment. This places an offshore worker at risk of losing a hand, finger, foot or limb. It may be caught in a machine's moving parts, may be crushed by a heavy object or may be struck by a cable or mooring line. The body part may be severed immediately at the scene or may be so damaged that surgical amputation is the only way to save the worker's life.

The medical costs associated with amputation are extreme. According to a 2007 report in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the protected cost of lifelong healthcare is more than $500,000 for a patient who must undergo amputation. Recovering maximum financial compensation is therefore of the utmost importance.

Contact a Texas Offshore Injury Lawyer

At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we offer legal representation to clients in Texas and nationwide who have experienced catastrophic injuries in offshore accidents. If you or someone you love lost a limb or required surgical amputation as the result of such an accident, you can count on our knowledge and aggressive representation as we seek financial compensation on your behalf.

Looking for help with a Jones Act or other maritime claim involving amputation or dismemberment? Contact a Texas maritime injury attorney today.