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Personal injury law & amputations

If you must undergo the amputation of a body part, you should take steps to protect your financial interest. Injuries that lead to amputation may be grounds for a personal injury claim. Even if a pre-existing medical condition led to the amputation, you should consider consulting a personal injury lawyer. A medical malpractice suit may be brought against a physician who has failed to use reasonable care in treating you. If your doctor was careless, lacked proper skills or disregarded established rules during your treatment, it may be considered an act of negligence.  The doctor may be liable for your amputation. You should tell your attorney exactly what happened to you, including all the experiences you've had with your physician since you began using his or her professional services. Your lawyer will then be able to determine whether or not you have a basis for a claim. Consult a personal injury lawyer for more information.