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Getting Compensation for a Finger Amputation after a St. Louis Car Crash

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Losing one or more fingers will affect every aspect of our lives, from performing normal routines like brushing or eating to the ability to make a living.

Have you ever cut one of your fingers while cooking and discovered how hard even the simplest things become, such as holding a knife or a saucepan?

Our fingers are our primary tools for performing everyday tasks as well as specific ones required by our jobs. Losing one or more fingers will affect every aspect of our lives, from performing normal routines like brushing or eating to the ability to make a living. 

A finger amputation may not seem like a serious injury, but the toll it can take on your life is enormous. That’s why you need fair compensation that accounts for all the way this injury will affect your life.

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Traumatic Finger Amputation After a Car Accident

A traumatic finger amputation occurs when you have lost one or more fingers as a result of an accident, such as a car crash or you have been forced to amputate your fingers because of the injuries sustained. Amputation occurs when the damage is so extensive that reaching the finger is not an option anymore.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the loss of a finger is like a disability. Your ability to perform everyday tasks is affected. In some instances, you may not be able to return to your usual work. All of these can affect not only your wage but your mental health too.

What to Do If You Have Suffered a Traumatic Finger Amputation?

It should go without saying that the first thing you need to do if you’ve been injured in a car accident is to request medical attention. However, if you are able to, then you should take the following steps to help with your compensation claim:

  • Take pictures (or ask someone to do it for you) of the car accident scene, the damages, injuries you’ve sustained, and so on
  • Write down everything that happened in the minutes before and after the accident. This will help keep your memory fresh when talking with the insurance company
  • Take contact details and insurance information from the driver responsible for the accident
  • Keep all your receipts from your medical visits and all expenses related to your injury

What You Need to Include in Your Claim 

As mentioned already, the loss of a finger can affect one’s life in different ways. A St. Louis car accident lawyer can help you understand the variables you need to keep in mind when making a claim.

  • Medical expenses: These refers to the cost of care, treatment, as well as psychiatric support if your mental health has been affected by the car accident
  • Lost wages: If you need to take time off work to recover from your injury or if you’ve lost your job altogether because of your injury, then your compensation should cover these costs as well
  • Pain and suffering: Don’t forget to also include the emotional toll the injury has put on your life

Don’t underestimate the severity of an amputated finger. Reach out to a St. Louis car accident attorney to protect your right to the compensation you are legally entitled to.

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Updated: July 27, 2020