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Amputee Slip and Fall Lawsuit<\/h1>\n
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How Are Amputees Affected by Their Amputation?<\/span><\/p>\n

Many amputees have had an amputation because of a war injury, disease or other medical issue related to their arms, legs or hands. In general, an amputation is a word that describes the removal of all or part of a person\u2019s limb after an accident, disease or loss of tissue vital to the limb. An amputee may have difficulty walking or keeping the right balance to be safe, if there are hazards and obstacles in their walking environment.<\/p>\n

People who have sustained an amputation may be more susceptible to falling and slipping on a property, when there are unsafe conditions. If you have suffered personal injuries from a slip and fall, you need to give our office a call today. We are here for you, and can review your claim with you right now.<\/p>\n

Contingency Fee Arrangement\n<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are ready to get onto the winning team, just give our law office a call<\/a> today. We offer a contingency fee arrangement every day, call now.<\/p><\/div>\n

Slip and Fall Risks of Amputees<\/span><\/p>\n

People who have had amputations have a higher risk of slipping and falling<\/a>. They have a high likelihood of tripping or slipping on loose rugs, carpets or bumps in flooring. Amputees may have more problems with balance, gait issues or in standing and walking in general.<\/p>\n

People who are amputees are at an increased risk of slipping, tripping and falling, as compared to age related able-bodied individuals. This is because amputees have a different load on their bodies and balance issues with an amputated limb. The knee, leg and arm movements of an amputee are different than that of an able-bodied person, which makes the amputee more likely to fall in many conditions. The person with an amputation may have instability on the prosthetic side of the body, and unstable leg, arm or trunk muscles as a result of the amputation. When a person is missing a limb, that individual will have issues transferring wright to walk, climb stairs or walk over obstacles on the ground when necessary. People with an amputated limb may experience walking issues because of:<\/p>\n