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Arm & Hand Amputation Injury Lawyer: Upper-Limb Loss Claims

Losing an arm, hand, or fingers changes your whole day. It changes how you work, drive, hold your children, and move around. If someone else’s negligence caused that loss, the law lets you seek the lifetime cost of it. That means more than the first hospital bill.

An arm amputation injury lawyer has a clear job. We prove how the injury happened. We find who is responsible. And we document what your future care will really cost over many years.

At CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, we focus on catastrophic, permanent injuries like limb loss. We serve clients across Florida and nationwide. We work in English and Spanish.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Request a free, no-obligation case evaluation whenever you’re ready.

What an upper-limb amputation claim is — and who it’s for

An upper-limb amputation claim seeks money for the loss of an arm, hand, or fingers. The loss must be caused by another party’s negligence. This claim is for people facing permanent limb loss. It is not for minor or temporary injuries.

The level of loss shapes both function and cost. It matters to your case:

• Above-elbow (transhumeral): loss above the elbow joint.
• Below-elbow (transradial): loss of the forearm below the elbow.
• Wrist or partial-hand: loss of the hand or part of it.
• Finger or thumb (digit) amputation: loss of one or more digits.

The higher the loss on the arm, the more function is gone. That usually means more advanced prosthetics (artificial limbs). It also means a bigger impact on work and independence. Insurers know this too. That is why the way your losses are documented can shape everything that follows.

How upper-limb amputations happen

Most upper-limb amputations we see come from serious incidents. In these cases, another party failed to act safely:

• Truck and serious vehicle crashes. A crush or high-energy impact can sever or destroy an arm or hand. See our page on catastrophic truck accident claims.
• Industrial and shop machinery. Power presses, conveyors, table saws, augers, and unguarded equipment cause many traumatic amputations. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks amputations as a separate, reportable workplace injury. That shows how often machinery takes hands and fingers.
• Defective products. A machine may be sold without a proper guard or safety switch. A tool may fail. Either can injure the person using it the right way.
• Medical negligence. A missed compartment syndrome, an untreated infection, or a blood-vessel error can force an amputation that never should have happened.
• Violence on unsafe property. A person attacked, shot, or stabbed on someone else’s property can lose a limb. This can happen at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, bar, or store. The property owner may share the blame.

If you were attacked on someone else’s property

Say you were shot in an apartment parking lot with a broken gate. Or stabbed in a dark garage. Or attacked at a store with security cameras that never worked. You survived, but you lost a hand or an arm.

Many people think the only person responsible is the attacker. That is often not the full picture.

The property owner must provide reasonable security. That means working locks and gates, good lighting, working cameras, or guards where crime was likely. If the owner failed to do this, you may have a claim against that owner. Lawyers call this negligent security (a type of premises liability for unsafe property). You do not need to know the term to have a case. You can read more on our page about negligent security claims.

Traumatic vs. surgical amputation

Both paths can support a claim. A traumatic amputation means the limb was severed in the incident itself. A surgical amputation means surgeons removed the limb afterward. They do this to save your life or stop an infection. If negligence caused the underlying injury, either one can be the basis of a claim.

What your amputation claim can cover

An amputation claim seeks the full, lifelong cost of the injury. We build these cases around clear, provable categories:

• Medical costs: emergency care, surgeries, follow-up surgeries, wound care, and hospital stays.
• Prosthetics over a lifetime: a modern myoelectric arm is not a one-time buy. These devices wear out. People often replace them every few years, and control parts need ongoing repair. So a life-care plan projects device replacements across the rest of your life.
• Rehabilitation: physical and occupational therapy, plus training to adapt to daily tasks.
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity: income already lost. This also includes future earnings if you can no longer do your job — often the largest figure.
• Home and vehicle modifications: adapted controls, helpful technology, and home changes.
• Pain, suffering, and mental-health impact: the loss of independence and the emotional toll are harms Florida law recognizes.
• Wrongful death: when the most catastrophic outcome occurs, Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 768.16–768.26) lets surviving family seek damages for their loss. A personal representative brings the claim for them.

Every case is different. The value of yours depends on the facts. We can’t promise any specific amount. What we can do is document your losses. That way, the claim reflects the real cost of upper-limb loss.

How the process works, step by step

1. Free case evaluation. You tell us what happened. We listen, answer questions, and explain your options — at no cost.
2. Investigation. We gather crash or incident reports, 911 and police records, and medical files. We act fast to preserve evidence — the machine, the vehicle, or the security footage — before it disappears. We identify every responsible party, including a property owner or equipment maker.
3. Building the damages picture. We work with treating doctors, prosthetists, life-care planners, and vocational and economic experts. Together we project your lifetime prosthetic and care costs.
4. Claim and negotiation. We present a documented demand to the insurers or responsible parties. Then we press for a fair result.
5. Litigation if needed. If no fair offer comes, we file suit and prepare for trial.

Catastrophic cases take time — on purpose. Your full future costs must be understood before any settlement. A release ends your right to seek more later. We’ll be honest at every step. We won’t promise a timeline we can’t control.

What does it cost to hire us? We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of any recovery. It is spelled out in a written fee agreement that follows Florida Bar rules. The consultation is always free.

Why time matters: deadlines and evidence

Legal deadlines are called statutes of limitation. They cap how long you have to file. In Florida, most negligence claims must be filed within two years. This applies to causes of action that arose on or after March 24, 2023, under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Wrongful-death claims have their own two-year deadline under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(e). Deadlines vary by state and case type. So don’t assume you have time.

Evidence disappears fast. Security footage is often erased within days. Broken machinery gets repaired. Damaged vehicles get scrapped. The sooner a lawyer is involved, the more proof can be saved. It is also wise to speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.

Contact us for a free evaluation as soon as you can.

Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers

We concentrate on catastrophic, permanent injuries — including amputation and limb loss. We do not handle routine claims. What that means for you:

• Focused practice. We handle spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, catastrophic back and neck injuries, and amputations.
• Real credentials. Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar. We’re a Florida-based firm handling cases nationwide.
• Bilingual service. We work in English and Spanish, so no family is left out of their own case.
• A team approach. We bring in prosthetists, life-care planners, and economists. They help document the true lifetime cost of upper-limb loss.

We can’t and won’t promise a result. We won’t claim to be the “best.” What we offer is a serious, expert-driven approach built around the facts of your case.

Frequently asked questions

Talk to an arm amputation injury lawyer — free case evaluation

There’s no cost and no pressure to talk. Your conversation is confidential. Maybe you lost an arm, a hand, or a finger. Maybe it happened in a crash, at work, or in an attack on unsafe property. We’re ready to listen in English or Spanish, wherever you live.

Request your free case evaluation now. Let us handle the legal side while you focus on what comes next.