{"id":7923,"date":"2026-07-22T01:07:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:28:03","slug":"amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Amputation Injury Lawyer | Limb Loss Claims"},"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 with a prosthetic leg practicing walking to regain daily independence after an amputation.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-to-regain-da-photo-2.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><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 Claims | Florida &amp; Nationwide<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Losing a Limb Changes Everything. You Deserve Answers.<\/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 an accident or someone else&#x27;s negligence cost you an arm, a leg, or a hand, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers helps you pursue the full, lifelong cost of your recovery. Talk to a licensed attorney at no charge.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/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\">Focused on Catastrophic 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=\"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\">Catastrophic injury cases accepted 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--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\u2013admitted 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--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--phone 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\">Free, no-obligation case evaluation<\/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 01, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Amputation Injury Lawyer: Your Legal Rights After a Catastrophic Accident<\/h2>\n<p>Losing an arm, leg, hand, or foot changes everything at once \u2014 your body, your work, your independence, and your family&#8217;s future. If that loss happened because someone else was careless, an <strong>amputation injury lawyer<\/strong> can help you pursue an <strong>amputation limb loss injury claim<\/strong> to recover the cost of a lifetime of care.<\/p>\n<p>This page is built to walk with you through the whole journey \u2014 medical, financial, and legal \u2014 not to sell you a quick answer. It explains in plain language how these injuries happen, who may be responsible, what a claim can pay for, and what families should do next. Where a topic runs deep, we link to a focused guide so you can go further only where you need to. Every guide here also exists in Spanish; <strong><a href=\"\/resources\/es\/\">esta p\u00e1gina est\u00e1 disponible en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-for-a-pa-photo-1.png\" alt=\"Rehabilitation specialist fitting a prosthetic limb for a patient in a bright clinic.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>When an Accident Takes a Limb<\/h2>\n<p>A serious accident can take a limb in seconds, and the effects last a lifetime. We handle serious, permanent limb loss \u2014 not minor injuries that heal.<\/p>\n<p>There are two paths to that loss, and both are permanent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traumatic amputation<\/strong> \u2014 the crash or event severs the limb at the scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical amputation<\/strong> \u2014 doctors remove the limb later to save your life, forced by a crush injury, a shattered bone, or a spreading infection when there is no other way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you feel grief and mounting bills at the same time, that is a normal response to an abnormal event. A free case evaluation puts you under no obligation.<\/p>\n<h3>Why the level of amputation matters<\/h3>\n<p>Where the limb is lost changes the entire picture. Losing an upper limb (hand, arm, or shoulder) reshapes work and daily tasks. Losing a lower limb (foot, leg, or hip) affects walking, driving, and getting around.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule, the higher the amputation, the more complex and costly the prosthetics and care over a lifetime. An above-knee (transfemoral) loss generally requires a more advanced \u2014 and more expensive \u2014 prosthetic than a below-knee (transtibial) one, and both need periodic replacement. See our page on amputation levels and your claim.<\/p>\n<p>Some injuries don&#8217;t remove a limb outright but are still catastrophic: partial limb loss, degloving (skin and tissue torn away), and severe crush injuries that later force amputation. Children who lose limbs face decades of unique needs \u2014 they outgrow prosthetics and require new ones as they grow. We cover this in our guide to <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputation injuries<\/a> in children.<\/p>\n<h2>How These Injuries Happen<\/h2>\n<p>Most catastrophic limb-loss injuries come from a handful of serious events. In many, another party is at fault.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Truck and large-vehicle crashes.<\/strong> Federal law caps most loaded tractor-trailers at 80,000 pounds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhwa.dot.gov\/policy\/23cfr658.cfm\">FHWA, 23 U.S.C. \u00a7127<\/a>) \u2014 roughly 20 times a typical passenger car. Those crush forces can sever or destroy a limb. See our page on truck accident amputation claims.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Machinery and industrial accidents.<\/strong> Presses, saws, and conveyor systems cause traumatic amputations in an instant, often when a safety guard fails or has been removed. OSHA identifies unguarded and inadequately guarded machinery as a leading cause of workplace amputations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/machine-guarding\">OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.212<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical errors and delayed treatment.<\/strong> Sometimes a limb could have been saved. A missed infection, a surgical mistake, or a dangerous delay in care can lead to a preventable amputation. See medical negligence amputation claims.<\/p>\n<h3>When you&#8217;re hurt by an attack on someone else&#8217;s property<\/h3>\n<p>Suppose you were shot, stabbed, or beaten \u2014 in an apartment complex, a parking garage, a hotel, a gas station, or outside a store. Suppose the gate was broken, the lights were out, the cameras didn&#8217;t record, or there were no guards, and you lost a limb because the owner never provided reasonable security.<\/p>\n<p>In that situation, you may have a claim against the property owner. The legal term for this is <strong>negligent security<\/strong>, a type of premises liability \u2014 but you don&#8217;t need to know the term to have a case. You only need to have been seriously hurt on a property that failed to keep you reasonably safe. We explain this on our page about an amputation injury from an unsafe-property attack.<\/p>\n<h2>The Lifelong Impact and True Cost of Limb Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Limb loss is expensive for the rest of a person&#8217;s life, not just at first. That is why the true cost of care sits at the heart of any serious claim. Here is what many families don&#8217;t expect until they live it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics wear out.<\/strong> A prosthetic limb needs repairs and full replacement over a lifetime. Advanced myoelectric (motor-powered) devices carry the highest cost and are replaced more than once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care keeps going.<\/strong> Many people need more surgeries, ongoing rehab, physical therapy, and mental-health support long after the accident.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain lingers.<\/strong> Phantom limb pain \u2014 real pain that seems to come from the limb that&#8217;s gone \u2014 affects a large share of amputees and can require lifelong management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homes and vehicles must change.<\/strong> Ramps, wider doorways, roll-in showers, and hand-controlled vehicles all cost money. Some people also need in-home care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work changes.<\/strong> A limb loss can end a career or force a lower-paying one, cutting income for decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over a lifetime, these costs can reach into the millions depending on your age and level of amputation. We break this down on our page about the lifetime cost of amputation injury. A well-built claim tries to account for all of it \u2014 not just the first hospital bill.<\/p>\n<h2>When Amputation Complications Are Fatal<\/h2>\n<p>Not every limb-loss story ends with recovery. Severe amputations \u2014 especially those complicated by infection, sepsis, blood clots, or organ failure \u2014 can take a life days, weeks, or even months after the accident. For a family, this is the most catastrophic outcome there is.<\/p>\n<p>When a loved one dies from an amputation or its complications, Florida law lets the family bring a <strong>wrongful-death claim<\/strong> under the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/0768ContentsIndex.html\">Florida Wrongful Death Act, Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>. A personal representative of the estate files it, and surviving spouses, children, and certain other family members may recover for their loss \u2014 including lost support and services, medical and funeral expenses, and the loss of the relationship itself.<\/p>\n<p>We handle these cases the same way we handle every catastrophic case: centered on the family left behind, never sensational, and focused on what you can do next. See our guide to wrongful-death claims after a fatal injury.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have an Amputation Limb Loss Injury Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>Generally, you have a claim when someone else&#8217;s negligence caused your injury. Negligence means someone failed to act with reasonable care and hurt you as a result. Who is at fault depends on how you were hurt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>negligent driver or trucking company<\/strong> in a crash.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>property owner<\/strong> who failed to provide reasonable security.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>product manufacturer<\/strong> whose defective machine or missing safety guard failed.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>healthcare provider<\/strong> whose mistake led to a preventable amputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To move forward, your attorney must show who was at fault and connect that fault to your injury. That means saving evidence early \u2014 photos, records, video, and witness accounts. See our page on proving fault in an amputation injury case.<\/p>\n<p>One important Florida rule: the state 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>, amended by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2023\/837\">HB 837 in March 2023<\/a>, a person found <strong>more than 50% at fault generally recovers nothing<\/strong>. If you were partly at fault but at or below 50%, you may still recover \u2014 but your award is reduced by your share. We cite the statute so you can read it yourself; we never ask you to take a legal claim on faith.<\/p>\n<p>Every situation is different. Only a licensed attorney can review your facts and tell you whether you have a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation May Be Available<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation claim can seek money for two things: your financial losses, and the human toll of the injury. The exact amount always depends on the facts and the law.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical expenses, past and future<\/strong> \u2014 surgeries, prosthetics, and rehab over your lifetime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages and reduced earning power<\/strong> \u2014 income you&#8217;ve lost and income you may never earn again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering<\/strong> \u2014 physical pain, emotional toll, and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disfigurement<\/strong> \u2014 the permanent, visible loss of a limb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle modifications and long-term care<\/strong> \u2014 what you need to live and stay mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lawyers don&#8217;t guess at these numbers. They work with <strong>certified life-care planners<\/strong> and <strong>forensic economists<\/strong> who project your future needs year by year and reduce them to present value. We explain the process on our page about how amputation injury damages are calculated.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear and honest: no lawyer can promise a specific result, and no ethical firm claims a &#8220;win rate&#8221; or to be the &#8220;best.&#8221; Outcomes depend on the facts and the law. What a strong claim does is put your real, lifelong costs on the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Working With an Amputation Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation injury lawyer investigates the accident, proves fault, and builds a plan for your future care and losses. That work is what separates a full claim from an underpaid one. In these cases, our attorneys:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investigate.<\/strong> Gather evidence, records, and expert opinions before they disappear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build a life-care plan.<\/strong> Work with medical and economic experts to map every future cost \u2014 prosthetics, surgeries, therapy, and care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle the other side.<\/strong> Deal with insurers and defense lawyers so you can focus on healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more on our <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/traumatic-amputation-lawyer\/\">traumatic amputation lawyer<\/a> page. Limb-loss cases are one part of the broader field of <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/a> we handle.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. Our attorneys are admitted to and licensed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar<\/a>. We serve clients across Florida \u2014 in Miami, Orlando, <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/tampa\/\">Tampa<\/a>, and Jacksonville \u2014 and take catastrophic cases nationwide. All of our resources are published in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<h3>Why acting sooner helps<\/h3>\n<p>Time matters for two reasons. First, evidence fades \u2014 security systems record over footage, and witnesses forget. Second, the law sets a deadline. In Florida, the deadline to file most negligence claims is <strong>two years<\/strong> for injuries on or after March 24, 2023, 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>. Wrongful-death claims generally must be filed within <strong>two years of the death<\/strong> (<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(4)(e)<\/a>). Miss the deadline, and you may lose the right to recover anything.<\/p>\n<h2>A Guide for Families and Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Families carry a heavy load after a limb-loss injury. You don&#8217;t have to carry it alone.<\/p>\n<p>Helping an injured loved one? Our family guide after an amputation accident walks through what to expect \u2014 records to keep, questions to ask doctors, and how to protect your loved one&#8217;s legal rights.<\/p>\n<p>Our case evaluation is free and comes with no obligation to hire us. You can ask your questions, share your story, and learn where you stand.<\/p>\n<p>Did you or someone you love lose a limb because of another party&#8217;s carelessness? We&#8217;re ready to listen. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation<\/a><\/strong> today.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-and-everyday-photo.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\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What&#8217;s the difference between a traumatic and a surgical amputation?<\/summary><p>A traumatic amputation is when the limb is severed at the scene. A surgical amputation is when doctors remove the limb later to save your life.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I file a claim if I lost a limb in a truck accident?<\/summary><p>Yes, you may have a claim if a negligent driver or trucking company caused the crash. An attorney can review the facts and identify who was at fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can be held responsible for an amputation injury?<\/summary><p>It depends on how the injury happened. Responsible parties may include a negligent driver, a trucking company, a property owner, a product manufacturer, or a healthcare provider.<\/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 I lost a limb after being attacked on someone else&#8217;s property?<\/summary><p>You may. This is true if the property owner failed to provide reasonable security, such as working locks, lighting, cameras, or guards. In legal terms, this is a negligent security claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my family file a claim if a loved one died from amputation complications?<\/summary><p>Yes. Under the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/0768ContentsIndex.html\">Florida Wrongful Death Act, \u00a7\u00a7768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>, a personal representative can bring a claim on behalf of surviving family members.<\/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 an amputation injury lawsuit in Florida?<\/summary><p>For most negligence injuries on or after March 24, 2023, Florida sets a two-year deadline 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>. Talk to a lawyer promptly to protect your rights.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover money if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Possibly. 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>, you may recover if you were 50% or less at fault, but your award is reduced by your share.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the free case evaluation really free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The evaluation costs nothing and does not obligate you to hire the firm.<\/p><\/details><p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> for a review of your specific situation.<\/em><\/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 an Amputation Claim May Help Your Family<\/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\">Full Lifetime Costs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A limb-loss claim can seek not just current bills, but decades of future prosthetics, replacements, therapy, and home and vehicle modifications.<\/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\">Lost Income &amp; Earning Power<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We account for wages you&#x27;ve lost and the career you may no longer be able to do the same way.<\/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\">Pain and Life Impact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amputation affects mobility, independence, and daily life. Your claim can reflect that human cost, not just receipts.<\/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\">Proving Fault<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to identify every responsible party \u2014 a negligent driver, trucking company, product maker, or property owner \u2014 and hold them accountable.<\/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\">Prosthetics Aren&#x27;t a One-Time Cost<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prosthetic limb typically needs to be replaced every few years for the rest of your life. Settling before those lifelong costs are calculated can leave you paying out of pocket for decades. Speak with an attorney before accepting any offer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a Lawyer First<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/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 Limb-Loss 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\">Traumatic vs. surgical amputation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A traumatic amputation happens when the limb is severed at the scene. A surgical amputation is when doctors remove the limb later to save your life. Both may support a claim.<\/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\">Lost a limb in a truck accident?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you may have a claim if a negligent driver or trucking company caused the crash. A large truck&#x27;s size and weight often lead to catastrophic, life-altering injuries like limb loss.<\/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\">Hurt by an attack on someone else&#x27;s property?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you lost a limb after being shot or assaulted at an apartment, parking garage, hotel, or business that failed to provide reasonable security \u2014 working locks, lighting, cameras, or guards \u2014 the property owner may be responsible. This is called negligent security.<\/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 long do I have to file?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines (statutes of limitation) vary by state and situation, and evidence can disappear quickly. It&#x27;s best to speak with an attorney as soon as you can.<\/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\">Every amputation case deserves a careful, honest review. Let&#x27;s talk about yours.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/truck-accident-amputation-lawyer\/\">Truck Accident Amputation Lawyer: Help After a Crash Causes Limb Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-attack-unsafe-property-claim\/\">Amputation After an Attack on Unsafe Property: Your Rights Against the Owner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-lawyer\/\">Workplace Amputation Lawyer: Machinery and Equipment Injury Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-levels-explained\/\">Above-Knee vs. Below-Knee Amputation: What Each Level Means for Your Life and Your Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/life-care-plan-amputation\/\">What Is a Life Care Plan and Why Amputation Victims Need One<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/lost-earning-capacity-amputation\/\">How Lost Earning Capacity Is Calculated After Losing a Limb<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/home-vehicle-modifications-amputation\/\">Home and Vehicle Modifications After Limb Loss: What You Can Recover<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/crush-injury-compartment-syndrome-amputation\/\">Crush Injuries and Compartment Syndrome: When an Accident Leads to Amputation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An amputation injury lawyer explains your rights after catastrophic limb loss \u2014 how it happens, who&#8217;s liable, and what a claim can recover. 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