{"id":9815,"date":"2026-07-27T05:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T05:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:07:03","slug":"workplace-machinery-amputation-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Amputation Injury Lawyer | Free Case Review"},"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\/07\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-to-regain-da-photo.jpg\" width=\"1408\" 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<\/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 a workplace accident cost you a hand, arm, leg, or foot, you and your family are facing a lifetime of medical needs and hard adjustments. Our attorneys help catastrophic-injury victims understand every option \u2014 including claims beyond workers&#x27; comp.<\/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 Review<\/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\">Serious Injury. Serious Representation.<\/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\">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\">Florida Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed, 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--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 resources<\/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 for your case review<\/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 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Workplace &amp; Machinery Amputation Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Did you lose a limb in a work or machinery accident? You may be able to recover far more than workers&#8217; comp pays.<\/strong> You can do this through a separate claim. It goes against the equipment maker, contractor, or other company whose carelessness caused your injury. A workplace amputation injury lawyer finds who is truly at fault. Then we go after every source of money for your lifetime losses.<\/p>\n<p>Losing a hand, arm, foot, or leg changes everything. The medical bills, the lost income, the new way of doing daily tasks \u2014 it all hits you and your family at once. This page explains your rights in plain words. You don&#8217;t need to know any legal terms to read it.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers focuses on catastrophic, life-changing injuries. Our attorneys are admitted to the Florida Bar. We handle cases across the country. So a warehouse amputation in Ohio or a machinery injury in Texas is not out of reach, even though we&#8217;re based in Florida. We serve English- and Spanish-speaking families. The consultation is always free.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation \u2192<\/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\/07\/wheelchair-user-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-after-a-c-photo-16.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair user looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic spinal injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>When a Job Costs You a Limb<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for anyone who lost a finger, hand, arm, foot, or leg. That includes accidents at a workplace, factory, construction site, or with machinery. It is also for families who lost a loved one in a fatal work accident.<\/p>\n<p>Amputation happens in two ways. A <strong>traumatic amputation<\/strong> happens at the scene. A machine or crash cuts off a limb. A <strong>surgical amputation<\/strong> happens later. Doctors can&#8217;t save a badly crushed or burned limb. Both are life-changing. Both are covered here.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is real. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported about <strong>17,900 amputation injuries<\/strong> that led to days away from work in a single year (BLS 2021\u20132022 nonfatal injury data). Behind every number is a worker whose life changed in an instant. And a family adjusting alongside them.<\/p>\n<p>We also help families after a fatal work accident. A death is the most catastrophic outcome of all. Surviving family members may bring a wrongful-death claim. We handle those cases with care and dignity.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Workplace Amputation Injury Lawyer Actually Does<\/h2>\n<p>A workplace amputation injury lawyer goes after full payment after a work-related limb loss. That means more than a workers&#8217; comp filing. This matters, because workers&#8217; comp rarely covers the true lifetime cost of losing a limb.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we do for injured workers and their families:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investigate how the injury happened<\/strong> and who is legally responsible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find every source of money<\/strong> \u2014 workers&#8217; comp <em>and<\/em> any third-party claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build the full lifetime picture<\/strong> of your loss. This includes medical care, prosthetics, and lost earning power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle the insurers and defense lawyers<\/strong> so you can focus on healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some single-city workers&#8217;-comp firms just file a claim and move on. We treat the third-party investigation as the heart of the case. That&#8217;s usually where the real money is. You can learn more on our <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputation and limb-loss injury claims<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2>Workers&#8217; Comp vs. a Third-Party Claim \u2014 The Difference That Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Workers&#8217; comp usually pays no matter who was at fault. But it is limited. It often falls far short of the real cost of a lost limb. A separate <strong>third-party claim<\/strong> (a lawsuit against someone other than your employer) may recover much more.<\/p>\n<p>Workers&#8217; comp usually covers medical bills and part of your lost wages. It usually does <strong>not<\/strong> pay for pain, suffering, disfigurement, or your full loss of future earning power. For a permanent injury like an amputation, that gap can be huge.<\/p>\n<p>A third-party claim becomes possible when a company other than your employer helped cause the injury. Common third parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Machine and equipment makers<\/strong> \u2014 for defective or unguarded machinery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance companies<\/strong> that failed to service or repair equipment safely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General contractors and subcontractors<\/strong> on a shared job site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staffing agencies<\/strong> and other companies whose crews created the hazard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property owners<\/strong> who allowed dangerous conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s one point many workers don&#8217;t know. In Florida, sharing some blame does not automatically end your claim. 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>, Florida uses a modified comparative-fault rule. This means a plaintiff (the person bringing the claim) found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong> usually cannot recover. But a smaller share of blame only reduces your recovery. It does not erase it. This is general information, not legal advice about your case. We look at both tracks for free.<\/p>\n<h2>Workplace &amp; Machinery Accidents We Handle<\/h2>\n<p>We handle amputations caused by heavy equipment, defective machines, and dangerous job sites across many industries. Did a machine or another company&#8217;s carelessness take your limb? We want to hear about it.<\/p>\n<p>Common causes we see include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavy machinery and power presses<\/strong> that crush or cut off limbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conveyor and roller systems<\/strong> that pull in hands and arms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saws and cutting equipment<\/strong> without proper guards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forklifts and vehicle-loading accidents<\/strong> at industrial sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing or defective machine guards.<\/strong> The lack of guarding is one of OSHA&#8217;s most cited hazards under its machine-guarding standard, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.212\">29 CFR 1910.212<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explosions, fires, and severe burns<\/strong> that lead to amputation. See our severe burn injury claims page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Construction crush injuries, factory-floor accidents, and warehouse injuries all fall within our practice. We also represent families in fatal work cases through wrongful-death claims.<\/p>\n<h2>What Full Compensation Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>Full compensation after a workplace amputation aims to cover the whole lifetime cost of your injury. Not just the first hospital bill. Losing a limb creates expenses that repeat for decades.<\/p>\n<p>A well-built claim may seek payment for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergency and ongoing medical care,<\/strong> surgeries, and rehab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetic devices<\/strong> and the lifetime cost to repair and replace them. Advanced prosthetic limbs are often replaced every 3\u20135 years. So a young worker may need many replacements over a lifetime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle changes<\/strong> for wheelchair access, ramps, and controls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages and reduced future earning power.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/strong> (in a third-party claim).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family losses and wrongful-death damages<\/strong> in fatal cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different, and no outcome is ever guaranteed. Our job is to document your losses fully so nothing gets left out.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free conversation. It moves forward only when you decide. Here&#8217;s what to expect.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen, explain your options, and answer questions \u2014 in English or Spanish. No pressure and no cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We move fast to save the machine or equipment, gather records, review any OSHA citations, and talk to witnesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify everyone responsible.<\/strong> We map out workers&#8217; comp <em>and<\/em> any third-party defendants and their insurers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document the full impact.<\/strong> We work with medical and money experts to project your lifetime needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate \u2014 or file suit.<\/strong> If no one offers a fair resolution, we&#8217;re ready to take the case to court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Act early. Evidence disappears. Machines get repaired or scrapped. Legal deadlines apply. Florida&#8217;s statute of limitations (the deadline to file) for most negligence claims is <strong>two years<\/strong> 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> (changed from four years by a 2023 reform). Deadlines vary in other states, so don&#8217;t wait.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG to start your free case evaluation \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We focus on catastrophic, life-changing injuries. Amputation and limb loss is a core part of our practice, not a side service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic-injury focus.<\/strong> We handle the most serious, permanent injuries every day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed, admitted attorneys.<\/strong> Our lawyers are admitted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">Florida Bar<\/a>, and we take cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual support.<\/strong> We serve English- and Spanish-speaking clients and families, start to finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We carry the burden.<\/strong> We handle the legal fight and the insurers so you can focus on getting better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can&#8217;t promise a specific result \u2014 no honest lawyer can. What we offer is dedicated advocacy and a clear explanation of your rights.<\/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, possibly. If a company other than your employer helped cause your injury, you may bring a separate third-party claim along with 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 for my prosthetics long-term?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-documented claim can seek the lifetime cost of prosthetic repair and replacement \u2014 often every few years. Workers&#8217; comp often does not fully cover this.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I choose my own doctor for treatment and prosthetic fitting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your state and your claim type. We&#8217;ll explain your rights during your free case review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my machine was missing a guard or was defective?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That may support a product-liability claim against the equipment maker. Missing guards can also point to OSHA violations. Both are common, valuable third-party amputation cases.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a loved one died in a workplace accident?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surviving family members may bring a wrongful-death claim. We handle these cases with care and dignity.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to hire a lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case evaluation is free. We explain any fee arrangement clearly before you sign anything. You can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">Florida Bar&#8217;s consumer resources<\/a> first.<\/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 now have a two-year window 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>. <a href=\"\/resources\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a> us soon to protect your rights.<\/p><\/details>\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\/07\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-works-with-a-physical-therapist-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult in a wheelchair works with a physical therapist in a rehabilitation gym.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Workplace Amputation Injury Lawyer \u2014 Free<\/h2>\n<p>Before you sign anything with an insurance company, understand all your options. A workplace amputation injury lawyer can explain what your case may be worth and who might be responsible.<\/p>\n<p>The evaluation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. We&#8217;ll explain your rights in plain words, in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/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 Is Often Not the Whole Story<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workers&#x27; compensation may not fully cover a lifetime of prosthetics, surgeries, and lost earning power. If a company other than your employer \u2014 an equipment maker, subcontractor, or property owner \u2014 helped cause your injury, you may have a separate third-party claim in addition to your benefits. Talk to a lawyer before you accept a settlement.<\/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\/\">Ask About a Third-Party Claim<\/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 After a Workplace Amputation<\/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\">Yes, possibly. If a company other than your employer helped cause your injury, you may bring a separate third-party claim alongside your workers&#x27; comp benefits.<\/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 for my prosthetics long-term?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-documented claim can seek the lifetime cost of prosthetic repair and replacement \u2014 a cost that often recurs every few years for the rest of your life.<\/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 if a machine or defective part was involved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries caused by unsafe equipment, missing guards, or defective machinery may point to a manufacturer or maintenance company \u2014 parties separate from your employer.<\/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 much time do I have?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines vary by state and by the type of claim. Speaking with an attorney early helps preserve evidence and protect your right to act.<\/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\">Why Families Turn to CHG for Catastrophic Injury Cases<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on Life-Altering Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We concentrate on catastrophic harm \u2014 amputations, <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, brain injuries, and severe burns \u2014 not routine claims.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Build the Full Picture<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to document your medical future, from surgeries to a lifetime of prosthetic needs, so nothing gets overlooked.<\/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 Investigate Every Responsible Party<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond your employer, we look at manufacturers, contractors, and others whose negligence may have played a role.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empathetic, Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options clearly, in English or Spanish, and treat you with the dignity your situation deserves.<\/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\">Get a Clear, Honest Look at Your Options<\/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\/\">Start My Free Case Review<\/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\/\">Amputation &amp; Limb Loss Injury Claims: A Complete Guide for Victims and Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/lifetime-cost-of-limb-loss\/\">The Lifetime Cost of Living With Limb Loss: Prosthetics, Care, and Lost Income<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lost a limb in a work or machinery accident? 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