{"id":2093,"date":"2026-08-13T01:54:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/miami\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T21:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:22:57","slug":"miami","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Amputation Injuries Miami | Limb Loss Injury Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Person using a prosthetic leg to walk and regain daily independence after an amputation.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-prosthetic-leg-to-walk-and-regain-daily-indep-photo-1-3.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Amputation &amp; Limb Loss \u00b7 Miami<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Losing a Limb Changes Everything. You Deserve a Legal Team That Understands That.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);\">If a serious accident or someone else&#x27;s negligence cost you an arm, leg, hand, or foot, our Miami amputation injury attorneys are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue the full support your recovery demands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Injured People and Families Turn to CHG<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential case evaluations<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">$0<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">No fee unless we recover for you<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">FL Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed, admitted Florida attorneys<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">EN \/ ES<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Bilingual English &amp; Spanish help<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published August 05, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Amputation Injuries in Miami: Life After Limb Loss and the Rights That Come With It<\/h2>\n<p>The first weeks after an amputation are hard. No website can fully prepare you. First there is the surgery. Then comes everything after it.<\/p>\n<p>You learn to move from a bed to a chair. Phantom sensations arrive at night. At the first fitting, a prosthetist (the specialist who makes artificial limbs) tells you something hard to hear. This socket is the start of a lifelong bond with a device. It is not a quick fix.<\/p>\n<p>Families rearrange their homes and their jobs around a new reality. Bills arrive before anyone has time to think.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for that person and that family. It is not written for lawyers. It explains, in plain language, what an amputation claim in Miami involves. It covers what Florida law actually says, with links to the statutes. It also shows how a firm that handles only catastrophic, life-altering injuries does this work. Where we cannot promise something, we say so.<\/p>\n<p>We are a Florida-based firm. Our attorneys are admitted to The Florida Bar. We handle catastrophic injury cases across the Miami metro and nationwide. We work with clients in <strong>English and Spanish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-1024x434.png\" alt=\"Rehabilitation specialist fitting a prosthetic limb on a patient in a bright clinic.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1584\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3-1536x652.png 1536w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo-4-3.png 1584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Amputation Injuries Happen Around Miami<\/h2>\n<p>Most limb loss we see comes from high-force events. A <strong>traumatic amputation<\/strong> means the limb is cut off in the incident itself. A <strong>surgical amputation<\/strong> means surgeons must remove a limb, often days later. They do this to save a life. Or they do it to stop an infection or crush injury they cannot control.<\/p>\n<p>Miami&#8217;s layout drives much of the risk. The metro pushes huge truck and commuter traffic onto a few main roads:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), and US-1.<\/strong> On these roads, truck and high-speed crashes cause crush injuries that cost people limbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PortMiami and Doral warehouse-and-logistics work.<\/strong> This is one of the nation&#8217;s busiest cruise and cargo ports. It brings heavy equipment, forklifts, and loading work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miami&#8217;s ongoing construction boom.<\/strong> Cranes, presses, and industrial machines can amputate in a fraction of a second.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes<\/strong> in dense traffic. These often cause severe lower-limb injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Violent attacks on unsafe property.<\/strong> We cover this in its own section below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nationally, the Amputee Coalition estimates that about <strong>185,000 amputations happen in the United States each year<\/strong> (Amputee Coalition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amputee-coalition.org\/\">amputee-coalition.org<\/a>). Trauma is one leading cause. The marine and industrial work that drives South Florida&#8217;s economy adds risks most metros don&#8217;t carry.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the Level of Amputation Shapes Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Where the amputation happens matters. It affects your recovery. It affects the technology you&#8217;ll depend on. And it affects the lifetime cost your claim must cover.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Below-knee (transtibial) loss<\/strong> often lets a person walk again with a prosthesis. Even so, sockets and parts still need replacing over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Above-knee (transfemoral) loss<\/strong> usually needs more advanced knee-and-foot systems. It also needs longer rehab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upper-limb loss<\/strong>, above or below the elbow, involves complex devices. These are myoelectric (muscle-signal powered) or body-powered. It also means relearning daily tasks most people never think about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is not about promising a number. It is about documenting reality. A higher-level amputation usually means costlier devices, more therapy, and more adaptation over a lifetime. A fair claim reflects your exact level of loss.<\/p>\n<h2>When an Attack on Someone Else&#8217;s Property Costs You a Limb<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most serious limb loss we handle doesn&#8217;t come from a machine or a crash. It comes from violence.<\/p>\n<p>Picture this. You were assaulted, shot, or badly beaten. It happened in the parking garage of your apartment complex. Or at a hotel, outside a bar, or at a gas station at night. The injuries were bad enough that a limb had to be removed. Afterward, most people assume only the attacker is to blame.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what many people don&#8217;t know. <strong>The owner of that property may also share responsibility.<\/strong> Florida property owners are generally expected to provide reasonable security. This applies when they know, or should know, of a danger. That means working locks and gates, good lighting, working cameras, or security staff where the setting calls for it. Say an owner ignores a known pattern of crime, and an attack that could have been foreseen happens. The law may hold that owner accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers call this <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It is a type of premises-liability claim \u2014 a claim about an unsafe property. The key point for you is simple. The attacker and the property owner are <strong>two separate sources of accountability<\/strong>. You may have a valid claim against the property owner even if the attacker is never found. Our negligent security page explains this in more depth.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>The question is always the same. Did another party fail to act reasonably? And did that failure cause your injury? Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negligent drivers and trucking companies<\/strong> in crash cases. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">truck accidents<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property owners and managers<\/strong> in negligent-security cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment and product manufacturers<\/strong> when a defective machine causes limb loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employers, contractors, or subcontractors<\/strong> at a worksite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Catastrophic claims often cost more than one defendant&#8217;s insurance will cover. That is why we find <strong>every responsible party and every available policy<\/strong> early. It is one of the most important things a claim does.<\/p>\n<h3>When limb loss becomes fatal<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the trauma or its complications prove fatal. When that happens, Florida&#8217;s <strong>Wrongful Death Act (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/0768PARTIIContentsIndex.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>)<\/strong> lets the personal representative of the estate bring a claim. This person acts for the surviving family members. Our role there stays centered on the family. We focus on their footing and their next steps, with the dignity that loss demands.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation Available to Amputation Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Every case is different. No lawyer can honestly promise a specific amount. But the recognized categories of compensation are well established. They usually include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs<\/strong> \u2014 emergency care, surgery, and hospital stays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime costs unique to limb loss<\/strong> \u2014 prosthetics and their scheduled replacement, physical and occupational therapy, home and vehicle changes, and in-home care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and reduced earning ability<\/strong> when you cannot return to the same work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of the enjoyment of life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prosthetic devices are not a one-time purchase. Sockets and parts wear out. They are replaced on a cycle for decades. A strong claim is built on a <strong>life-care plan<\/strong>. This is a detailed, expert-backed forecast of your future needs. It documents the cost of the years ahead, so nothing is left to guesswork.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Can I Still Recover if I Was Partly at Fault?<\/h2>\n<p>Usually, yes. Florida follows <strong>modified comparative negligence<\/strong> under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>. This is the rule for sharing blame. Under the version in effect since the 2023 tort reform (HB 837), a plaintiff <strong>found more than 50% at fault generally recovers nothing<\/strong>. Below that line, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.<\/p>\n<p>In plain terms: if you are found 20% at fault, your recovery drops by 20%. Insurers know this rule. They often try to shift extra blame onto the injured person. This shrinks or defeats a claim. Careful legal work pushes back with evidence \u2014 crash data, witness accounts, and expert review.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long You Have to File in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>For most negligence claims, the deadline changed with the same 2023 reform. Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>, the statute of limitations for negligence claims arising on or after <strong>March 24, 2023 is generally two years<\/strong>. The statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file. Many older web pages still say four years. That is outdated for newer cases.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline that applies to <em>you<\/em> depends on the facts. Claims against government entities and wrongful-death claims follow their own timing rules. You can read the statutes yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/\">Online Sunshine<\/a>, the Florida Legislature&#8217;s official site.<\/p>\n<p>Acting early protects more than a deadline. It protects <strong>evidence<\/strong>. Traffic-camera and vehicle data, a garage&#8217;s security footage, and a property&#8217;s crime-and-repair history can disappear within weeks. A prompt <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">free case evaluation<\/a> lets us confirm your deadline and move to preserve what matters.<\/p>\n<h2>Care and Recovery Resources in the Miami Area<\/h2>\n<p>Miami has nationally recognized trauma and rehab resources. <strong>Jackson Memorial Hospital<\/strong>, home to the Ryder Trauma Center, is one. The <strong>University of Miami \/ UHealth<\/strong> rehabilitation programs are another. They support post-amputation care, prosthetic fitting, and long-term therapy.<\/p>\n<p>A well-built legal claim works alongside your medical team, not against it. Your doctors and therapists document what you need. Your legal team turns that record into a life-care plan that supports full and fair compensation. This page is general information. It is not medical advice or advice about your specific case. Follow the guidance of your own providers.<\/p>\n<h2>How Our Miami Amputation Injury Team Works<\/h2>\n<p>Our attorneys focus on catastrophic, permanent injuries. These cases need early investigation, evidence preservation, and coordination with medical, vocational, and economic experts. That work documents a lifetime of impact.<\/p>\n<p>We handle amputation cases on a <strong>contingency-fee basis<\/strong>. That means no upfront cost. And no attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover for you. Case costs are handled per our written agreement. Our attorneys are admitted to The Florida Bar. We serve the Miami metro and clients nationwide. And we work with clients in <strong>English and Spanish<\/strong> \u2014 a practical part of serving South Florida&#8217;s community.<\/p>\n<p>Explore related topics on our <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to talk to an <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/\">amputation injury lawyer<\/a> in Miami?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing. The case evaluation is free and confidential. We work on a contingency fee \u2014 no attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover for you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my amputation happened at work?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have a workers&#8217; compensation claim. You may also have a separate claim against another negligent party \u2014 such as an equipment manufacturer or an outside contractor. Both can sometimes move forward at the same time.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have a case if the attacker who injured me was never caught?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. A property owner can be held responsible for negligent security if they failed to provide reasonable protection and an attack that could have been foreseen caused your injury. This is true whether or not the attacker is ever identified.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does an amputation claim take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the facts, the injuries, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Catastrophic cases often take longer, because lifetime costs must be fully documented.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you handle Spanish-speaking clients?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We work with clients in both English and Spanish across the Miami area and nationwide.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Person with a prosthetic leg practicing walking and everyday mobility.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo-2-6.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Miami Amputation Injury Lawyer \u2014 Free Case Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to sort this out alone. Did you or someone you love lose a limb in a crash, a workplace incident, or an attack on unsafe property? Reach out. The evaluation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation or upfront cost \u2014 in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live elsewhere in Florida? We also help clients in Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Learn more about our work on <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a>, <a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">traumatic brain injuries<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burn injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help After a Limb-Loss Injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Investigate What Happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We gather the evidence \u2014 accident records, equipment history, witness accounts \u2014 to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your injury.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Center Your Long-Term Needs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amputation often means prosthetics, revision surgeries, rehabilitation, and home modifications. We build your claim around the lifetime of care you may require.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Handle the Insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You focus on healing. We deal with the insurance companies and negligent parties so you are not pressured into an early, inadequate settlement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Stay Reachable<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get straightforward answers from licensed attorneys, in English or Spanish, at every step of your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Injured on the Job? Don&#x27;t Assume Workers&#x27; Comp Is Your Only Option.<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A workplace amputation may involve a workers&#x27; compensation claim \u2014 but you may also have a separate claim against a negligent third party, such as a machine manufacturer or an outside contractor. These claims can matter greatly to your future. Talk to an attorney before you sign anything.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to a Lawyer for Free<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a Lawyer for Free<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Catastrophic Amputation Injuries Happen<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck &amp; Serious Vehicle Crashes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force of a large-truck collision can cause crush injuries and traumatic limb loss, or lead to surgical amputation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defective or Unsafe Machinery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial equipment and machinery failures can result in the loss of hands, arms, fingers, or legs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Severe Burns &amp; Complications<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catastrophic burns and infections can make amputation medically necessary to save a life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negligent or Substandard Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When preventable harm or medical negligence leads to limb loss, the responsible parties may be held accountable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Your case evaluation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. 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