{"id":3123,"date":"2026-08-13T02:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T21:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:04:36","slug":"workplace-machinery-amputation-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Amputation Injury Attorney | CHG 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 wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic spinal injury.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-103-3.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 Injuries<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Losing a Limb on the Job Changes Everything. So Should Your Legal Team.<\/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);\">When a workplace accident causes an amputation or crushing limb loss, workers&#x27; comp is often only part of the picture. Our attorneys help you understand every source of compensation available for a permanent, life-altering injury.<\/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\">Request 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\/\">Request 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 Workers 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--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida Bar-admitted 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--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Nationwide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We take catastrophic cases across the U.S.<\/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--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Bilingual<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">English &amp; Spanish client support<\/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--check 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>\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 July 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Workplace &amp; Machinery Amputation Injury Attorney: Your Options After a Limb Loss on the Job<\/h2>\n<p>Did you lose a limb in a workplace or machinery accident? Here is something most injured workers are never told. <strong>Workers&#8217; compensation is usually not your only option.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many amputation victims think workers&#8217; comp is all they get. It isn&#8217;t. You can often bring a separate claim. It can be against a machine maker, a maintenance contractor, or another company at fault. That claim can pay what comp never will. It is usually where the money for a lifetime of care comes from.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for the injured worker and the family beside them. You face surgery, prosthetics, lost income, and a changed future. You deserve clear answers. A first talk with a licensed attorney is free. There is no obligation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free case evaluation now.<\/a><\/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\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Physical therapist assisting a young adult using a wheelchair in a rehabilitation gym.\" 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\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/physical-therapist-assisting-a-young-adult-using-a-wheelchai-photo-5.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" 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>Who this is for<\/h2>\n<p>This page helps workers who lost a limb in a machinery or worksite accident. That includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Workers who lost a hand, finger, arm, foot, or leg. This can happen in a crush, a degloving (skin torn away), or an entanglement injury.<\/li>\n<li>Workers whose limb could not be saved. They needed surgical amputation after the accident.<\/li>\n<li>Families acting for a loved one in the hospital. This also covers families of a worker who died.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists amputations among the most severe nonfatal work injuries. BLS data show they usually keep a worker off the job for many days. That is far longer than most injuries. These wounds happen in factories, warehouses, and construction sites. They also happen on farms and in food plants, machine shops, and loading docks. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is based in Florida. We take catastrophic cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>The machinery and accidents that cause work amputations<\/h2>\n<p>Most workplace amputations come from powerful equipment. The equipment was not guarded or maintained well. In the catastrophic cases our attorneys handle, we see the same failures again and again:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unguarded or defective machinery:<\/strong> presses, saws, conveyors, augers, balers, and industrial rollers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lockout\/tagout (LOTO) failures:<\/strong> LOTO means shutting off and locking a machine during cleaning or repair. When it fails, the machine can start up by surprise. LOTO is set by an OSHA rule, 29 CFR 1910.147. Breaking it is strong evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forklift, crane, and heavy-equipment accidents<\/strong> that crush or pin a worker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing safety devices:<\/strong> no machine guard (required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212), no interlock, or no working emergency stop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crush injuries<\/strong> between two pieces of equipment or under a heavy load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explosions, fires, and severe burns<\/strong> so bad that the limb cannot be saved. Learn more about <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burn injuries<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Workers&#8217; comp vs. a third-party claim: the confusion that costs workers the most<\/h2>\n<p>This is the most important thing to understand. Please read it twice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation<\/strong> covers medical care and part of your lost wages. It is fast. You do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong. But it does <strong>not<\/strong> pay for your pain, your suffering, or the full loss of your future earnings. And in Florida, the workers&#8217; comp system (Chapter 440, Florida Statutes) means you generally <strong>cannot sue your direct employer.<\/strong> Many workers stop there. They think comp is all they get.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is what they miss.<\/strong> You often <strong>can<\/strong> sue other parties who share the blame. This is called a <strong>third-party claim.<\/strong> It is a claim against someone other than your employer. It sits fully outside the workers&#8217; comp system. Possible third parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The company that <strong>made or sold<\/strong> the dangerous machine (a product liability claim).<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>maintenance contractor<\/strong> who serviced or repaired the equipment.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>staffing agency<\/strong> or another subcontractor on the site.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>property owner<\/strong> where you were working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A third-party claim can seek full payment that comp cannot reach by law. That includes pain, suffering, disfigurement, and lifetime earning loss. To understand those numbers, see our guide on amputation claim value and lifetime cost.<\/p>\n<h2>What a workplace amputation claim can recover<\/h2>\n<p>A third-party amputation claim can seek the full lifetime cost of your injury. That means the whole cost, not a small part. Depending on the facts, that may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Current and future medical care,<\/strong> surgeries, and rehab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics,<\/strong> plus the cost to replace and maintain them for life. (Advanced myoelectric limbs use your muscle signals. They often need replacing every few years.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages<\/strong> and reduced future earning power, including job retraining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle changes<\/strong> and adaptive equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, disfigurement,<\/strong> and loss of quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death damages<\/strong> for the family, in fatal cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different. No law firm can promise a specific result. The outcome depends on your facts and the evidence. What we can promise is a careful, honest look at what your case is truly worth.<\/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>Why calling early protects your case: the evidence disappears<\/h2>\n<p>This is not a scare tactic. It is how these cases are truly won or lost. The proof that shows a machine was defective or unguarded lives in physical objects and records. These vanish fast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The machine itself<\/strong> can be repaired, re-guarded, sold, or scrapped within days. That erases the exact condition that hurt you. A lawyer can send a preservation letter (called a spoliation letter). It demands the machine be kept as-is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OSHA involvement.<\/strong> Employers must report an amputation to OSHA within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> (under 29 CFR 1904.39). Any OSHA inspection report and citation is valuable evidence. But the file and the scene change quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and inspection logs<\/strong> show whether guards were removed or repairs were ignored. These get overwritten or &#8220;lost.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witness memories<\/strong> fade, and co-workers move on to new jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sooner an attorney can act, the more of this evidence survives. That is the real, practical reason to call quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen to what happened. Then we explain your options in plain language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and preservation.<\/strong> We move to save the machine. We also gather maintenance records, OSHA reports, witness statements, and safety documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying every liable party.<\/strong> We look beyond workers&#8217; comp for third parties. That means the manufacturer, contractors, or property owner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documenting damages.<\/strong> We bring in medical experts, life-care planners, and job experts. Together they map out your lifetime costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation \u2014 and trial if needed.<\/strong> We prepare every case as if it will go to court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You usually pay nothing upfront. Most catastrophic-injury cases use a <strong>contingency fee.<\/strong> This means the fee comes from any money we recover. It does not come out of your pocket while the case is going on.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We focus on catastrophic, life-altering injuries \u2014 not routine cases. So limb loss is core to what we do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>We investigate the whole picture.<\/strong> That includes machine defects, worksite liability, and product-defect theories most workers never hear about.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed attorneys admitted to the Florida Bar,<\/strong> handling serious cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We document the true lifetime cost<\/strong> of limb loss with medical and life-care experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual English\/Spanish support<\/strong> so language is never a barrier.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>empathetic, plain-language<\/strong> approach. We treat you like a person, not a file number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore our amputation injury lawyer resources or our broader <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue if I&#8217;m already getting workers&#8217; comp?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, often you can. A third-party claim is against a company other than your direct employer. It can run alongside your workers&#8217; comp benefits.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays if a defective machine caused it?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The machine&#8217;s maker or seller may be liable under product liability law. This applies if the equipment was defective or lacked required guarding.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does workers&#8217; comp pay for pain and suffering?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Workers&#8217; comp does not pay for pain and suffering. A third-party claim is usually the only way to recover those damages.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does hiring an attorney cost upfront?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most catastrophic-injury firms, including ours, work on a contingency fee. So there is usually no upfront cost to you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines vary by state. In Florida, most negligence claims must be filed within two years 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>. So <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a> a lawyer promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my family member died from the injury?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family may be able to file a wrongful-death claim. We handle these cases with dignity and care for the family left behind.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to travel to Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. We take catastrophic cases nationwide and offer remote consultations. So you can start from home.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-1024x434.png\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon examining a cervical-spine MRI scan showing a spinal cord injury.\" 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\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7-1536x652.png 1536w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo-1-7.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\">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>Talk to a workplace amputation injury attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Losing a limb changes everything. But you do not have to sort out your rights alone. A free, no-obligation case evaluation is the simplest first step.<\/p>\n<p>Please act soon. The evidence that proves your case can disappear within days. This is true above all for the machine itself. Florida also uses a comparative-fault rule 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 means strong early evidence matters. You can check these rules yourself through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/\">Online Sunshine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for your free case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Related reading: amputation injury lawyer \u00b7 amputation claim value &amp; lifetime cost \u00b7 <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burn injuries<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/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 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\">Workers&#x27; Comp May Not Be Your Only Option<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many injured workers assume workers&#x27; compensation is the end of the story. It isn&#x27;t always. If a defective machine, an unsafe product, or a company other than your employer contributed to your injury, you may have a separate third-party claim that can run alongside your benefits. 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 an Attorney<\/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 an Attorney<\/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\">Common Questions About Workplace Amputation Claims<\/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\">Can I sue if I&#x27;m already getting workers&#x27; comp?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, yes. A third-party claim is a case against a company other than your direct employer, and it can run alongside your workers&#x27; comp benefits rather than replacing them.<\/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\">Who pays if a defective machine caused it?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The machine&#x27;s maker or seller may be responsible under product liability law when equipment is defective or lacks required safeguards. This is separate from your employer&#x27;s coverage.<\/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\">What does an amputation claim cover?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious limb-loss injuries carry lifelong costs, including surgeries, prosthetics, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and the daily impact on your independence. A full claim looks at all of it.<\/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\">How soon should I call?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence like equipment, maintenance records, and witness accounts can disappear quickly. Reaching out early helps protect your rights and preserve what matters to your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 Stand With You<\/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 Every Angle<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look beyond workers&#x27; comp to identify defective equipment, negligent contractors, or other parties who may share responsibility for 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 Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amputation is permanent and life-altering. We build claims around your long-term needs, from prosthetics to future care and lost earning power.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Speak Your Language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team publishes bilingual, plain-language resources and works with clients in English and Spanish so nothing gets lost in translation.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensed and Accountable<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#x27;ll work with Florida Bar-admitted attorneys who handle catastrophic injury cases nationwide.<\/p><\/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\">Find Out What Your Amputation Case May Involve. 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