Amputation is one of the most traumatic personal injuries a person can suffer. Unlike other forms of serious injury, an amputation cannot ever heal nor can full function be expected to return, even with prosthetics.
If you or a loved one has suffered the loss of a limb in an accident, you need an experienced Bakersfield amputation injury attorney on your side as soon as possible. With over two decades of experience helping victims of serious injury get justice, Bakersfield injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mickey Fine is prepared to take your case and fight for your rights, helping you secure the maximum compensation your injury demands.
To schedule your free consultation with our Bakersfield amputation injury attorney, please contact The Law Offices of Mickey Fine or call (661) 333-3333 today.
Lifelong Consequences
Amputation injuries are common in construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, and may even be caused by defective products. No matter the cause, lifelong consequences are unavoidable. A missing limb will certainly result in immediate and sustained medical expenses and may also include adaptive technology, home modifications, an inability to work, and untold amounts of pain and suffering.
Sadly, insurance companies are more interested in a quick settlement than in providing you with the compensation you will need to live the best life possible following your accident. Only with the help of an amputation injury attorney can you be sure you are not cheated out of the full compensation you are due.
Bakersfield amputation injury attorney Mickey Fine knows how to help victims get the true compensation they deserve. Working with you individually, Attorney Fine will learn how your injuries have and will continue to affect you and your family, and will take your case as far as necessary to help ensure you are provided with every penny you will need to make the best recovery possible.
If you are in need of an experienced Bakersfield amputation injury attorney, please contact us today. The Law Offices of Mickey Fine serves people throughout all of California from our offices in Bakersfield.
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What special documentation will help strengthen my amputation injury claim in Bakersfield?
Strong documentation is critical in a Bakersfield amputation injury claim because insurance carriers closely evaluate the severity, cause, and long-term impact of limb loss. You should gather:
- Emergency room and surgical records detailing the nature of the amputation and all treatment received in Kern County facilities (e.g., Kern Medical, Adventist Health Bakersfield).
- Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans) that show the extent of the injury.
- Prosthetic evaluations and cost projections, since prosthetic replacements are recurring expenses over your lifetime.
- Documentation of home modifications (ramps, bathroom changes, mobility devices).
- Employment records showing lost wages or reduced earning ability.
- Accident evidence, such as police reports, workplace incident reports, and photographs.
Are there deadlines I must meet in Bakersfield for filing an amputation-injury lawsuit
In California, most personal injury lawsuits—including amputation cases—must be filed within two years from the date of the injury. However:
- If the injury occurred at work, the workers’ compensation reporting deadline is much shorter. Employees must report the injury to their employer within 30 days, and workers’ comp claims have their own filing deadlines.
- If a government entity contributed to the accident (e.g., a city vehicle), you may have only 6 months to file an administrative claim under the California Tort Claims Act.
A Bakersfield amputation injury lawyer can determine which deadlines apply, especially in cases involving multiple defendants or workplace-related injuries.
If I’m partially at fault for the accident that resulted in my amputation, how will that impact my compensation under California law?
California follows a pure comparative negligence system, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the accident. Your total recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were found 20% at fault in a Bakersfield traffic accident that caused your amputation, your compensation would be reduced by 20%. This rule often becomes important in multi-vehicle crashes, equipment misuse allegations, or shared-liability workplace incidents.