
Carolina Truesdale
Carolina G. Truesdale graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law, Cum Laude, where she discovered her passion for serving families during difficult times.
Although every case is different, our attorneys have recovered millions for those affected by amputation injuries. Dunnam & Dunnam lawyers are experienced in handling claims involving amputation injuries. We will work with medical experts, certified life care planners and economists to determine the exact nature of your amputation and the anticipated life time costs. Then we will aggressively pursue full compensation for the damages you have suffered, including pain and suffering; current and future medical expenses; physical, occupational and vocational rehabilitation; lost income and loss of future earning capacity; property damage and more. Call the Waco, Temple & Killeen amputation injury attorneys at Dunnam & Dunnam at 254-753-6437.
If you or a loved one has a amputation, an attorney can help you receive financial compensation to cover the numerous expenses involved. Numerous expenses occur while caring for a person with an amputation; some of which you may not even realize at first. Financial compensation awarded in a court focuses on expenses like:
A qualified amputation injury lawyer will help you get compensation for these expenses and others related to your injury. If you are considering seeking compensation, be sure to keep all receipts for expenses related to your injury, as well as all of your medical records.
Many people worry that they will have to spend hours in court if they file a personal injury or wrongful death suit, but the personal injury lawyer will take care of most of this. Your prime role when you file such a suit is to provide detailed, accurate information to your attorney. He or she will handle the rest of the case.
People may experience feelings of anxiety, anger (directed toward self, family or caregivers), depressed mood, shock, denial, ambivalence, hopelessness, helplessness, numbness and disconnection. Some people report feelings of relief as their amputation was expected and resulted in freedom from pain with improved function. These feelings can be frightening and overwhelming and people often believe they are going crazy.
People often compare their feelings to being on a roller coaster ride. Like a roller coaster, they feel they have little control over their lives. They may experience “highs and lows” ranging between optimism and despair. The ranges of feelings you may experience are normal and expected and part of the healing process.
These new feelings may affect how you normally cope with daily living. For example, many people read as a way of coping with stress. After an amputation, it is common for people to find it difficult to concentrate. If reading is a way of coping with stress, they may not be able to use this to help them. You may need to develop new ways of coping to help with feelings and stress related to your amputation. These intense feelings will settle over time.
Amputation is a profound loss that affects both the individual and family on all levels. How you choose to deal with your amputation will help determine the quality of your life.
Being dependent and feeling a loss of control over their lives is one of the most frustrating changes that people experience after amputation. It is important to recognize what you can control and what things are beyond your control. Regaining control over your life can begin in small ways:
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Taking care of your spiritual needs is a way of connecting with your inner self. Spirituality provides a deep connection to something bigger than your everyday life. Spirituality can be developed through religion, meditation, music, nature, being with other people and having hopes and dreams. Spirituality helps people recognize that their physical appearance is but a small part of who they really are.
Talk to people who are good listeners, have a positive outlook and who have your best interests at heart. Ask for honest feedback. It is through being listened to that people come to understand how they really feel, what their amputation means to them and how to move forward with their lives.
Appreciate how your body still works for you. Recognize what you have, rather than what you have lost. Consider the strength it took to get as far as you have and give yourself well-deserved credit.
Letting go of the past (the way things used to be) can help change your focus to the possibilities of the here and now and the future. Living in the here and now will help you accept what has changed and can help you make the most of your life today.
Keep a journal to record important phone numbers, dates of important events, resources and so on. People report that recording their feelings (challenges and successes), goals, and hopes for the future is helpful in seeing how far they have come since their amputation.
Try not to worry about others accepting your amputation. People generally interact with you with the same level of comfort that you have with yourself. It is important to cultivate a positive attitude towards yourself … it’s catching!
People often report that their first public outing is very scary. It might help to rehearse the outing. Go to the place and check out the washrooms, parking, stairs/elevators and see how accessible it is. Decide who will accompany you and what equipment you will need. This rehearsal should help eliminate unforeseen challenges and make your first outing a positive experience.
Taking care of yourself physically is now more important than ever. Stop smoking. Overuse and abuse of alcohol and medications will increase your risk for falls. As difficult as it may be, find new ways to exercise so that you can maintain the fit of your prosthesis and/or wheelchair. Watching your diet will help maintain your overall health.
Know when to ask for help. If you think you might be depressed or family/friends have concerns about how you are coping, you may want to consider talking to a health care professional such as a Social Worker. You can contact your local hospital or mental health clinic to find out about counselling resources.
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Our Waco personal injury lawyers have represented accident victims in Waco since 1925. We are here to get you through this together. Our goals are the same—to make sure you can get on with your life and that your legal interests are protected. Although every case is different, we have recovered millions for Waco injury victims. We are here to answer questions about your case. In the meantime, you can read a few of the general frequently asked questions about personal injury claims while you wait to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our Waco attorneys. The Temple, Killeen & Waco amputation injury attorneys at Dunnam & Dunnam include:
Carolina G. Truesdale graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law, Cum Laude, where she discovered her passion for serving families during difficult times.
Mason Dunnam won his first jury trial the day after becoming licensed to practice law. He became a lawyer to fight for the little guy.
Eleeza Johnson has been a member of Dunnam & Dunnam since 2015 and is currently designated as Of Counsel.
Gerald Ray Villarrial has an important goal – to be remembered as someone who cared about people and changed lives through his skill as an attorney.
Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco.
Vance Dunnam has 60 years of experience as a lawyer in Waco, Texas, handling all types of cases in both the office and the courtroom.
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