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Amputation Injuries<\/p>

Arm Amputation Injury Claims in Florida<\/h1>

If you've lost an arm or hand in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you deserve compensation for your medical care, lost income, and the permanent changes to your life. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers focuses exclusively on catastrophic injury claims and can help you pursue the full recovery you're entitled to.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published September 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Upper-Limb Amputation Claims: Losing an Arm, Hand, or Fingers<\/h2>\n

Losing an arm, hand, or fingers is one of life’s most catastrophic injuries. It permanently changes how you work<\/a>, care for yourself, and move through the world.<\/p>\n

If your amputation happened because someone else was negligent\u2014a truck driver, an employer, a property owner, or a medical provider\u2014you have the right to pursue a claim. This claim can cover not just emergency surgery, but a lifetime of prosthetic care, rehabilitation, lost income, and the real cost of rebuilding your independence.<\/p>\n

This guide explains what an upper-limb amputation claim covers, how it works, and what you need to know to protect your rights.<\/p>\n\n

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If you were attacked or shot on someone else's property due to inadequate security, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Is an Upper-Limb Amputation Claim?<\/h2>\n

An upper-limb amputation claim is a personal-injury lawsuit. You file it when you’ve lost an arm, hand, or one or more fingers due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. The claim seeks to recover damages\u2014money\u2014that compensates you for the injury and its lifelong consequences.<\/p>\n

Upper-limb amputation is a catastrophic injury. Unlike a broken bone that heals, amputation is permanent. It affects your ability to earn a living, perform everyday tasks like dressing or eating, and maintain the independence you had before the accident.<\/p>\n

The law recognizes this reality. It allows victims to seek compensation for these losses.<\/p>\n

Who Can File an Amputation Claim?<\/h3>\n

You can file a claim if:<\/p>\n