Port Tobacco Personal Injury Attorneys

Lawyers for Serious and Catastrophic Injuries in Port Tobacco, MD

When an accident that was caused by another party's negligence leaves a person with a serious injury, the consequences can reach into every corner of the victim's life. Medical treatment can lead to significant expenses while also taking a person's time and energy. A victim's ability to work may be affected, and their relationships with loved ones may become strained. They may no longer be able to participate in the activities and routines that had previously been a part of their daily life. At Farmer & Klopfer, our lawyers represent people in Port Tobacco who have suffered serious injuries, and we work to ensure that they can receive compensation that will address the ways their lives have been affected.

Head and Brain Injuries

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and when it is injured, a person's life may be forever changed. Traumatic brain injuries can occur in a car accident, a fall, or any other incident in which a person suffers a blow to the head or a strong jolt affecting their brain.

A brain injury may be a relatively mild concussion, but it can still lead to issues such as headaches, dizziness, sleep disorders, sensitivity to light and noise, or other symptoms. Moderate or severe traumatic brain injuries can have even more serious effects, including memory issues, problems speaking or understanding language, difficulty maintaining attention, mood disorders or personality changes, seizures, and other issues that may affect nearly every part of a person's life.

Broken Bones

Bones may be fractured in multiple types of accidents, and the ways a person may be affected may depend on where a fracture occurs and how severely the bone was broken. Some common bone fractures that can have serious effects on a person's life and health include:

Upper Extremity Fractures

Fractures of the wrists, hands, forearms, and upper arms can occur in a slip and fall accident when a person reaches out to break their fall. Wrist fractures can damage the delicate bones, nerves, and other tissues that control the use of the hands, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. These injuries may end the career of a person such as a surgeon, musician, or construction worker.

Shoulder fractures can damage the rotator cuff and the shoulder joint, leading to chronic pain, difficulty moving the arms, and an inability to carry objects. Surgery may be needed to repair these fractures, and physical therapy may restore some function, but many shoulder injuries will result in a permanent loss of function in the shoulders and arms.

Lower Extremity Fractures

Fractures in the hips, legs, knees, ankles, or feet may affect a person's mobility during their recovery, or they may permanently limit a person's ability to walk. Hip fractures may affect older adults during fall injuries, and surgery may be needed to repair or replace a fractured hip. Fractures in the thigh bone may occur in motor vehicle accidents, and they can lead to substantial blood loss or require surgical repair. Knee, ankle, and foot fractures may lead to conditions such as arthritis or limitations on the ability to walk.

Amputations

The loss of a limb can completely change a person's life. An amputation is permanent, and it can lead to physical and emotional challenges as a person adjusts to life without that body part.

Prosthetic limbs may allow an amputee to perform certain activities, but they will not restore the full strength and function of a limb. They can be expensive, and they will require ongoing maintenance and replacement. The amputation of an arm or hand may prevent a person from performing certain types of work or handling tasks involved in personal care. The amputation of a leg or foot can affect a person's ability to walk and move around.

Extensive physical rehabilitation may be required after an amputation as a person learns how to use a prosthetic device and builds strength in other parts of their body. An amputee may struggle with phantom limb pain, emotional trauma, and other issues related to the loss of a limb.

Other Serious Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage at any level of the spinal cord can lead to ongoing physical issues. Spine injuries will often result in paralysis affecting all parts of the body below the site of injury. The treatment required after a spinal cord injury may include hospitalization, surgery, intensive rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, assistance with personal care, medications, and other ongoing care. A person who is paralyzed may be unable to work, adding to their financial difficulties.

Severe Burns

Serious burn injuries will often require hospitalization for extended periods, surgical procedures such as skin grafts, and the possibility of serious infections. Burns will often lead to permanent scars, and a person may struggle with emotional trauma because of their disfigurement. Burns can also limit movement in the parts of the body that have been injured, affecting a person's ability to work and manage daily tasks.

Internal Organ Injuries

The forces involved in motor vehicle accidents, serious falls, or other types of accidents can cause damage to internal organs. The liver, spleen, intestines, kidneys, lungs, heart, or other organs can sustain injuries that may affect important bodily functions or put a person's life at risk. Some internal injuries may require emergency surgery, and they can cause ongoing issues that can affect a person's overall health.

Contact Our Port Tobacco, Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers

At Farmer & Klopfer, we can help address catastrophic injuries that have occurred because of negligence. We work to ensure that our clients can receive compensation for injuries caused by defective products, medical malpractice, dog bites, and other situations where someone else was at fault. Contact our Port Tobacco personal injury attorneys at 301-843-3890 to set up a free consultation.