{"id":9895,"date":"2026-07-27T06:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T06:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-attack-unsafe-property-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:06:06","slug":"amputation-attack-unsafe-property-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-attack-unsafe-property-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Amputation From Assault on Property Lawyer | CHG"},"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=\"Broken security gate and unlit apartment walkway on unsafe property after an assault.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-on-unsafe-p-photo.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\">Negligent Security \u00b7 Florida &amp; Nationwide<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Lost a Limb in an Attack That the Property Owner Should Have Prevented?<\/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 you or someone you love suffered an amputation after being assaulted, shot, or attacked on someone else&#x27;s property, the owner may be legally responsible for failing to keep you safe. We&#x27;re here to explain your rights in plain language.<\/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\">Why Families Trust 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\">Attorneys admitted to the Florida Bar<\/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-injury 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 resources for your family<\/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\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">No-cost, no-pressure 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 From an Assault or Attack on Someone Else&#8217;s Property: Your Rights<\/h2>\n<p>Did you lose an arm, leg, hand, or foot in a violent attack on someone else&#8217;s property? You may have a legal claim against the property owner. That is separate from any criminal case against the person who hurt you. If the property was unsafe and better security could have stopped the attack, the owner or manager may share the blame for what you lost.<\/p>\n\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-to-regain-da-photo-1.png\" alt=\"Person with a prosthetic leg practicing walking to regain daily independence after an amputation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Myth: &#8220;It Was Just a Crime, So No One Else Is Responsible&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Many survivors and families believe nothing can be done because &#8220;it was a crime&#8221; \u2014 the responsibility ends with the attacker. That is not how the law works.<\/p>\n<p>Two separate systems can apply to the same attack:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Criminal case.<\/strong> The state prosecutes the person who attacked you. This is about punishment. It does not pay for your medical care, and you do not control it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Civil claim.<\/strong> You (or your family) can pursue money for your losses from the property owner who failed to keep the place reasonably safe. You control this claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is the point that surprises people most: <strong>your civil claim does not depend on catching the attacker.<\/strong> The attacker may never be arrested, identified, or convicted. Your claim is not against them \u2014 it is against the owner or manager whose broken locks, dead lighting, or missing security allowed a foreseeable attack to happen. Courts decide the civil case by a lower standard of proof (&#8220;more likely than not&#8221;) than the criminal &#8220;beyond a reasonable doubt&#8221; standard, so a claim can succeed even where a prosecution never does.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of civil claim has a legal name: <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It is a form of premises liability, which simply means an owner can be responsible for foreseeable harm on their property. But you do not need to know that term to have a case \u2014 you just need to have been hurt somewhere you had a right to feel reasonably safe.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, your job is to heal. You can learn about your options when you are ready. When that time comes, <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people who lost a limb in a violent attack on another person&#8217;s property \u2014 and for the families who love them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Survivors<\/strong> of an assault, shooting, stabbing, or beating who lost a limb during or after the attack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family members<\/strong> speaking up for a loved one who cannot do so right now.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Families pursuing a wrongful-death claim<\/strong> after a fatal attack. A death is the most catastrophic outcome of all, and these families have rights too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These attacks happen in places you expect to be reasonably safe: apartment complexes, parking lots and garages, hotels and motels, bars and nightclubs, gas stations, stores, and ATMs.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is based in Florida, serves Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, and takes catastrophic cases across the country in English and Spanish. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/\">amputation and limb-loss resource hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What Counts as &#8220;Unsafe Property&#8221; After an Attack<\/h2>\n<p>Unsafe property means the owner failed to take reasonable steps to protect people from a known danger. You do not need to know which failure applies \u2014 a lawyer identifies that. Common security failures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken or missing locks, gates, and fences<\/li>\n<li>Burned-out or missing lighting in lots, stairwells, and walkways<\/li>\n<li>Broken or missing security cameras<\/li>\n<li>No security guards where the risk was known<\/li>\n<li>Propped-open or unlocked entry doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Warning signs an owner should have acted on include past crimes, assaults, or shootings at or near the property; a location already known for violence; and tenant or customer complaints that were ignored.<\/p>\n<p>The central question is simple: <strong>could reasonable security have stopped or reduced the chance of this attack?<\/strong> If the answer may be yes, you could have a claim.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Lifetime Financial Reality of Limb Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Headline settlement numbers you see online are misleading \u2014 they describe someone else&#8217;s facts, not your future. What matters is the true lifetime cost of losing a limb, because that is what a claim is built to cover.<\/p>\n<p>Consider what actually happens over a lifetime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics are not a one-time purchase.<\/strong> A functional prosthetic limb typically needs to be replaced every few years due to wear, changes in your residual limb, and technology updates \u2014 over a lifetime that can mean many replacements, each often costing tens of thousands of dollars, plus sockets, liners, and repairs. Insurance frequently caps or denies these costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your home and vehicle may need to change.<\/strong> Wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, a roll-in shower, lowered counters, or a wheelchair-accessible van with hand controls are expensive one-time and recurring costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost earning capacity, not just lost wages.<\/strong> The bigger loss is often what you can no longer earn over your career \u2014 a factory worker, driver, or tradesperson may be unable to return to the same work at all, requiring retraining for a lower-paying field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing care.<\/strong> Physical and occupational therapy, treatment for phantom limb pain, and in-home assistance can continue for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why we work with <strong>life-care planners<\/strong> and vocational and economic experts who document these decades-long needs in a report \u2014 so a claim reflects your real future, not a first hospital bill.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What a Negligent-Security Amputation Claim Can Seek<\/h2>\n<p>We handle all forms of limb loss tied to a violent attack:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leg and foot amputations<\/li>\n<li>Arm and hand amputations<\/li>\n<li>Loss of more than one limb<\/li>\n<li>Amputations needed after the attack \u2014 from severe crush injuries, gunshot wounds, or infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different, and the law does not promise any amount. A claim <strong>may<\/strong> seek money for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical care, surgeries, and hospital stays<\/li>\n<li>Prosthetics, including the lifetime cost to replace and maintain them<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation and physical or occupational therapy<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and lost future earning capacity, plus retraining<\/li>\n<li>Home and vehicle modifications, and in-home care<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>In fatal cases, wrongful-death damages for the family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>How We Prove the Property Owner Was Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>These cases rest on four elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duty of care.<\/strong> The owner or manager owed a duty to keep tenants, guests, or customers reasonably safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreseeability.<\/strong> The attack could have been expected. We gather police reports, incident logs, and area crime data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The security failure.<\/strong> We document broken locks, poor lighting, missing cameras, or absent guards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causation.<\/strong> We show how reasonable security could have stopped or reduced the harm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our investigation includes site inspections, fast requests for surveillance footage, witness interviews (including past victims), records requests, and security and medical experts.<\/p>\n<p>Negligent-security cases are among the harder injury claims to prove. They turn on whether the attack was foreseeable and whether evidence was preserved. Footage gets overwritten, often within days. Broken locks get fixed. That is why acting early matters so much.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential case evaluation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened; we explain your options. No cost, no obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence preservation.<\/strong> We move quickly to secure footage, records, and the scene&#8217;s condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying who is responsible.<\/strong> This may include the property owner, a management company, a security contractor, or others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building your damages.<\/strong> We work with your medical team and life-care planners to document lifetime needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/strong> We negotiate with insurers; if no fair offer comes, we file suit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A realistic note on timing: catastrophic cases can take months to years. Florida also sets strict deadlines. For most negligence claims that accrue on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have <strong>two years<\/strong> to file 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. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. We cannot and do not guarantee any specific timeline or result.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Attorneys licensed and admitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar<\/a>, handling catastrophic cases nationwide<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual English and Spanish service<\/li>\n<li>A contingency-fee model \u2014 you typically pay no attorney fee unless there is a recovery<\/li>\n<li>A plain-language, caring approach that keeps your family informed and treated with dignity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case depends on its own facts. We do not guarantee outcomes.<\/p>\n\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 still sue if the attacker was never caught?<\/summary><p>Yes. Your civil claim is against the property owner, not the attacker. It does not require an arrest or conviction, and civil cases use a lower standard of proof than a criminal prosecution.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much compensation can I get for loss of a limb?<\/summary><p>There is no fixed number. It depends on your lifetime medical and prosthetic costs, lost earning capacity, home and vehicle modifications, and the facts of your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue the property owner if a criminal attacked me?<\/summary><p>Yes. Your civil claim against the property owner is separate from any criminal case against the attacker.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was a guest, customer, or tenant?<\/summary><p>Owners generally owe a duty to keep lawful visitors reasonably safe. People who were trespassing usually have far weaker claims.<\/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 in Florida?<\/summary><p>Most negligence claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023 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. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Deadlines vary by state, so act promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can shared fault reduce my recovery?<\/summary><p>Yes. Florida uses a modified comparative-fault rule in <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. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>. Someone found more than 50% at fault generally recovers nothing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does it cost to talk to you?<\/summary><p>Nothing. The case evaluation is free and confidential.<\/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\/08\/prosthetic-specialist-fitting-a-comfortable-artificial-limb-photo.png\" alt=\"Prosthetic specialist fitting a comfortable artificial 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>Talk to Us About Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Did you lose a limb in an attack on unsafe property? You deserve honest answers. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can review what happened and explain your options \u2014 including whether a claim exists even when no one was arrested.<\/p>\n<p>There is no upfront cost, and we serve clients in English and Spanish. Acting early helps preserve evidence and protect your deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us now for a free, confidential case evaluation<\/a>, or read more on our <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/\">amputation and limb-loss resource hub<\/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\">You Can Still Have a Claim Even If No One Was Arrested<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your civil case is against the property owner who failed to protect you \u2014 not against the attacker. It does not require an arrest or a criminal conviction. Because the deadline to file can pass quickly and evidence like security footage is often erased, talk with a lawyer as soon as you&#x27;re able.<\/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 Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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\">When a Property Owner May Be Responsible<\/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\">Broken or Missing Security<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-working locks, broken gates, or absent guards where the owner knew people had been attacked before.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Lighting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark parking lots, garages, stairwells, and walkways that let danger go unseen.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Cameras or Monitoring<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing or non-functioning surveillance in areas with a known history of violent crime.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Risk Locations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, bars, gas stations, stores, and ATMs where reasonable security was owed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\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\">What an Amputation Claim Can Address<\/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\">Lifetime Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and the future care an amputation often requires.<\/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\">Prosthetics &amp; Replacements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prosthetic limbs are costly and must be replaced over a lifetime \u2014 a central part of many claims.<\/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 Income &amp; Earning Power<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time away from work and the long-term impact of permanent impairment on your ability to earn.<\/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\">Pain, Loss &amp; Life Changes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical pain and the profound day-to-day changes a limb loss brings to you and your family.<\/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\">Get Clear Answers About Your Rights \u2014 At No Cost<\/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\/\">Request 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\/above-knee-vs-below-knee-amputation-claim\/\">Above-Knee vs. Below-Knee Amputation: How Injury Level Affects Your Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/leg-amputation-injury-lawyer\/\">Above-Knee &amp; 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