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Amputation is the removal of an extremity or body part as a result of trauma to that area. Typically, an amputation is performed by doctors to stop bleeding or to stop the spread of disease.
An amputee may have a difficult time adjusting to the after-effects of such a traumatic procedure. There can be years of therapy and medical treatment along with the mental an emotional stress that a victim that their family goes through.
There can be a number of reasons that a medical specialist decides to amputate a limb or extremity. Sometimes a limb is so severely injured that it cannot be spared or the bleeding from the injury to the limb is so severe that in order to save the victims life, it is necessary to amputate the limb.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a traumatic injury leaving the victim as an amputee, you may have legal rights to seek compensation for the lifetime of discomfort and pain. It is important to seek proper counsel and legal representation regarding your claim.
Slaughter & Slaughter represents victims that have been seriously injured, and require aggressive representation of their claim. While no amount of compensation can make up for a traumatic injury an amputee suffers, our skilled team of trial lawyers will present your case and seek the maximum amount of compensation available.
Call today for a free evaluation and consultation of your claim.
Situations where an amputation procedure may arise:
Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Construction Site Injuries Recreational Vehicle Accidents Amusement Park Accidents
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Slaughter & Slaughter is a plaintiff’s law firm committed to providing aggressive representation and counsel to victims that have been injured.
We represent those who have been involved in serious accidents including catastrophic and life threatening injuries. We have successfully filed such claims against large corporations and government entities.
Our trials lawyers routinely work with medical professionals, expert witnesses, jury consultants and investigators to properly and effectively litigate certain cases.
Our team of skilled attorneys are dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation to each and every client. Our attorneys are available after hours and are accessible 24/7. At Slaughter & Slaughter, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Call for a free consultation of your claim: 888.222.8286
Practice Areas: -Car accidents and Auto Accidents -Motorcycle Accidents -Drunk Driving Accidents – DUI Accidents -Trucking Accidents – 18-wheeler, semi-truck -Bus Accidents – MTA, Metrolink -Spinal Cord Injuries -Wrongful Death -Paralysis/Paraplegia and Quadriplegia -Bike Accidents/Motor Bike Accidents -Bicycle Accidents -Construction Site Accidents and Injuries -Claims against state and local government agencies -Road construction accidents -Pedestrian Injuries – Crosswalk, pot holes -Boating Accidents -Product liability and Consumer Rights -Dog Bites and Animal Attacks -Slip and Fall Accidents – Trip and Fall Accidents -School district liability – Negligent Supervision -Claims against state and local government agencies -Plane Accident and Crashes -Worker's Compensation - Injured at Work
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Riverside personal injury law firm specializing in all types of personal injury claims in the Riverside county. If you have been injured in a car accident in Riverside don’t delay and call today for a FREE CONSULTATION of your claim. Don’t guess about the value of your claim. Let our team of experienced attorneys help you get through the hard times.
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Riverside remains one of the fastest growing counties in Southern California. If you have been injured in an accident, motorcycle or auto, truck accident you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, negligence or failure to act, call Slaughter & Slaughter for a FREE CONSULTATION of your claim.
Our personal injury law firm specializes in all types of motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, plane and train accidents, dog bites and animal attacks, slip and fall injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, explosion accidents, boating accidents.
We seek the maximum compensation available to you. Our serious personal injury attorneys will seek recovery for all of your injuries including but not limited to broken bones, lacerations, stitches, staples, amputations, spinal cord damage, brain damage, paraplegia, paralysis, quadriplegia, eye injuries and other serious injuries.
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Mattel, Inc. announced today that it would be recalling nearly 9 million toys that could have lead paint or magnets that are easily removable and can be swallowed by children. This news comes just two weeks after Fisher-Price, Inc. a division of Mattel announced the recall of nearly 1 million toys for using lead paint. Lead paint, if swallowed can be extremely harmful and have a devastating impact physically, mentally and emotionally on both children and adults.
The latest recall by Mattel includes: Pixar Cars Sarge, Barbie Doll and Tanner, and Mattel Playsets with Magnets.
If you have purchased any of these items, please remove them immediately from any area that children may have accessibility. If your child has been feeling ill after playing with any of these toys, you must seek immediate medical attention. Lead poisoning can often lead to permanent physical and mental disabilities.
Call today for a free consultation of your claim if your child has been exposed to lead as a result of the Mattel toy recall.
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Eating at restaurants is one of the most common activities people do everyday. Unfortunately, food poisoning can be a common occurrence among many of the restaurants in California.
While there is not one single cause of food poisoning, it can be attributed to many factors including: contaminated foods, poor sanitation, undercooked or under-prepared foods, bacteria, viruses, parasites, pesticides or other toxic or infectious agents. Most food poisoning cases are a result of bacteria like Staphylococcus or E. Coli.
Often times, food poisoning is the result of poor sanitation when a food handler, cook or chef does not wash their hands after using the restrooms, or has a contagious infection which is then transferred to the meats or vegetables that are served.
In most cases, food poisoning may cause a high fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, cramping, vomiting, or in rare cases even death.
Food poisoning can occur at all types of restaurants including fast food restaurants, sushi restaurants, hospital cafeterias, cruise-line or cruise ship foods, hotel restaurants, buffets, school cafeterias and other places that serve meals.
If you or a loved one has suffered from food poisoning, it is important to seek immediate medical attention for possible dehydration and other bacterial or viral infections that may arise. You may also have legal rights and the right to seek compensation for your damages such as lost wages, medical expenses and medical bills, pain and suffering and punitive damages. Call today and speak with a Los Angeles Attorney for a FREE consultation about your case: 888.222.8286
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Whether the victim is a child or an adult, a dog attack or dog bite can be a stressful and traumatic experience. Especially when the dog bite, mauling, scratching, or other form of dog attack results in an open wound, bleeding, scars or requires the victim to seek medical attention.
In California, the owner of a dog is strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog to any person. Under California Civil Code Section 3342, this applies to the owner of the dog, and not a sitter, landlord unless they knew of the dangerous nature of the dog.
Such liability of a dogs actions applies whether the dog is on a leash or running loose, and it generally does not matter whether the attack or dog bite took place on public or private property.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a dog bite, dog attack or has been injured as a result of a dogs behavior, it is important to speak with an attorney about your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation, lost wages, medical expenses and pain/suffering. At the Law Offices of Slaughter & Slaughter we provide fast, personal and aggressive representation of dog attack and dog bite victims. Our dog bite attorneys have the experience necessary to seek maximum compensation the law will provide. Call today for a FREE consultation. 888.222.8286
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Electrocution is a term that is used to describe an exposure to electric shock. While this term is used loosely, the formal definition of electrocution is used only when describing a death by electric shock. In a fatal electrocution shock, an individuals body sees damage throughout the vital organs as well as the heart which goes into fibrillation causing it to stop.
In a non-fatal exposure to an electric shock, the body can see damage to the heart, the lungs, burns, psychological and physical damage as well as many neurological signs of electric shock damage.
People can be exposed to electric shock and high voltage in most places open to the public such as malls, office buildings, the work place, amusement parks, construction sites. If severe enough, an electric shock can damage the nervous system causing various brain, spinal cord and motor sensory damage. If serious enough, electric shock or electrocution can cause paralysis, or paraplegia and quadriplegia.
Other electric injuries or injury can cause tissue damage. Many construction deaths or serious injuries in the United States are caused by electrocution. Electrocution at the workplace can be a major problem for many corporations that deal with manufacturing or high voltage equipment such as lifts, backhoes, conductors, and other potentially dangerous electrical equipment. Employers are required to comply with occupational safety and health standards provided by each state law.
If you have been seriously injured as a result of an exposure to electric shock at work, at the workplace, in public areas, from using a product or have been electrocuted you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.
Call for your FREE Consultation today! 888.222.8286
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If you or a loved on has been injured as a result of an accident or someone else’s wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation and recovery for your damages. Call today and speak with one of our Orange County personal injury attorneys about your legal rights. Free Consultation regarding your case: 888.222.8286.
In California, there are time limits upon which you have to bring a claim for a personal injury. Once that deadline passes, you forever lose your right to bring a claim for your bodily injuries. Don’t delay any further and begin your path to recovery today.
Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers helping you seek the maximum compensation allowable by law. Our experienced California injury attorneys will provide you with and honest evaluation of your claim and aggressively pursue your case.
NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN FREE CONSULTATION FLEXIBLE WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS
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The Los Angeles Law Firm of Slaughter & Slaughter specializes in personal injury accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, government liability claims, brain damage and injury, motor bike accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, truck accidents, dog bites and animal attacks, bike accidents, boating accidents, bus crashes and plane accidents, paraplegia and paralysis, products liability and consumer rights, wrongful death, traumatic and catastrophic injuries, train accidents and other injuries caused as a result of someone else's negligence.
If you have been injured in an auto accident or any other motor vehicle accident, you may have unpaid medical bills and lost wages and you may be faced with future medical expenses and future loss of earnings.
We can help you present a claim and seek recovery for these economic damages. We also seek recovery for other non-economic damages, such as daily physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, past and future physical impairment, loss of consortium, permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Contact our Los Angeles personal injury attorney today for comprehensive personal injury services, including sound advice and effective representation for injuries related to:
-Car accidents and Auto Accidents -Motorcycle Accidents -Drunk Driving Accidents – DUI Accidents -Trucking Accidents – 18-wheeler, semi-truck -Bus Accidents – MTA, Metrolink -Spinal Cord Injuries -Wrongful Death -Paralysis/Paraplegia and Quadriplegia -Bike Accidents/Motor Bike Accidents -Bicycle Accidents -Construction Site Accidents and Injuries -Claims against state and local government agencies -Road construction accidents -Pedestrian Injuries – Crosswalk, pot holes -Boating Accidents -Product liability and Consumer Rights -Dog Bites and Animal Attacks -Slip and Fall Accidents – Trip and Fall Accidents -School district liability – Negligent Supervision -Claims against state and local government agencies -Plane Accident and Crashes -Worker's Compensation - Injured at Work
Don’t guess about your legal rights and contact us today for your FREE consultation. We offer 24/7 services as well as flexible appointments, including evening, weekend, home, and hospital visits. No Fee Unless We Recover For You.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Fisher-Price, Inc. announced yesterday that the toy-maker will be recalling nearly 1 million toys because the surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead paint that if swallowed or ingested could cause serious harm.
The recall involves toys manufactured by Fisher-Price between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 with a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF which would be marked on the product itself.
If you have purchased toys that meet the specifications mentioned above, you should immediately remove the toys from areas where children would have access to and return the product(s) to Fisher-Price.
There are many health risks associated to lead poisoning and you can read about them here.
Click here to see a list of the recalled Fisher-Price toys:
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