{"id":9897,"date":"2026-07-27T06:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T06:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/arm-hand-amputation-injury-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:06:02","slug":"arm-hand-amputation-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/arm-hand-amputation-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Arm &#038; Hand 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 using a prosthetic arm to perform a daily task, regaining independence after amputation.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/person-using-a-prosthetic-arm-to-perform-a-daily-task-regain-photo.jpg\" 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 \u2014 Florida &amp; Nationwide<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Losing an Arm or Hand Changes Everything. You Deserve an Advocate Who Understands That.<\/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);\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers represent people who have suffered amputation or limb loss because of someone else&#x27;s negligence. We help you pursue the full cost of a lifetime of care.<\/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 Turn to Us<\/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\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--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 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 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 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Arm &amp; Hand Amputation Injury Lawyer: Upper-Limb Loss Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Losing an arm, hand, or fingers changes your whole day. It changes how you work, drive, hold your children, and move around. If someone else&#8217;s negligence caused that loss, the law lets you seek the lifetime cost of it. That means more than the first hospital bill.<\/p>\n<p>An arm amputation injury lawyer has a clear job. We prove how the injury happened. We find who is responsible. And we document what your future care will really cost over many years.<\/p>\n<p>At CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, we focus on catastrophic, permanent injuries like limb loss. We serve clients across Florida and nationwide. We work in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You don&#8217;t have to figure this out alone.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, no-obligation case evaluation<\/a> whenever you&#8217;re ready.<\/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-cat-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Wheelchair user looking forward with quiet resolve after catastrophic spinal injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What an upper-limb amputation claim is \u2014 and who it&#8217;s for<\/h2>\n<p>An upper-limb amputation claim seeks money for the loss of an arm, hand, or fingers. The loss must be caused by another party&#8217;s negligence. This claim is for people facing permanent limb loss. It is not for minor or temporary injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The level of loss shapes both function and cost. It matters to your case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Above-elbow (transhumeral):<\/strong> loss above the elbow joint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Below-elbow (transradial):<\/strong> loss of the forearm below the elbow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrist or partial-hand:<\/strong> loss of the hand or part of it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finger or thumb (digit) amputation:<\/strong> loss of one or more digits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The higher the loss on the arm, the more function is gone. That usually means more advanced prosthetics (artificial limbs). It also means a bigger impact on work and independence. Insurers know this too. That is why the way your losses are documented can shape everything that follows.<\/p>\n<h2>How upper-limb amputations happen<\/h2>\n<p>Most upper-limb amputations we see come from serious incidents. In these cases, another party failed to act safely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truck and serious vehicle crashes.<\/strong> A crush or high-energy impact can sever or destroy an arm or hand. See our page on catastrophic truck accident claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial and shop machinery.<\/strong> Power presses, conveyors, table saws, augers, and unguarded equipment cause many traumatic amputations. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks amputations as a separate, reportable workplace injury. That shows how often machinery takes hands and fingers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defective products.<\/strong> A machine may be sold without a proper guard or safety switch. A tool may fail. Either can injure the person using it the right way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical negligence.<\/strong> A missed compartment syndrome, an untreated infection, or a blood-vessel error can force an amputation that never should have happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Violence on unsafe property.<\/strong> A person attacked, shot, or stabbed on someone else&#8217;s property can lose a limb. This can happen at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, bar, or store. The property owner may share the blame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you were attacked on someone else&#8217;s property<\/h3>\n<p>Say you were shot in an apartment parking lot with a broken gate. Or stabbed in a dark garage. Or attacked at a store with security cameras that never worked. You survived, but you lost a hand or an arm.<\/p>\n<p>Many people think the only person responsible is the attacker. That is often not the full picture.<\/p>\n<p>The property owner must provide reasonable security. That means working locks and gates, good lighting, working cameras, or guards where crime was likely. If the owner failed to do this, you may have a claim against that owner. Lawyers call this <strong>negligent security<\/strong> (a type of premises liability for unsafe property). You do not need to know the term to have a case. You can read more on our page about negligent security claims.<\/p>\n<h3>Traumatic vs. surgical amputation<\/h3>\n<p>Both paths can support a claim. A <strong>traumatic amputation<\/strong> means the limb was severed in the incident itself. A <strong>surgical amputation<\/strong> means surgeons removed the limb afterward. They do this to save your life or stop an infection. If negligence caused the underlying injury, either one can be the basis of a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>What your amputation claim can cover<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation claim seeks the full, lifelong cost of the injury. We build these cases around clear, provable categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs:<\/strong> emergency care, surgeries, follow-up surgeries, wound care, and hospital stays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics over a lifetime:<\/strong> a modern myoelectric arm is not a one-time buy. These devices wear out. People often replace them every few years, and control parts need ongoing repair. So a life-care plan projects device replacements across the rest of your life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rehabilitation:<\/strong> physical and occupational therapy, plus training to adapt to daily tasks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages and lost earning capacity:<\/strong> income already lost. This also includes future earnings if you can no longer do your job \u2014 often the largest figure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle modifications:<\/strong> adapted controls, helpful technology, and home changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, and mental-health impact:<\/strong> the loss of independence and the emotional toll are harms Florida law recognizes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> when the most catastrophic outcome occurs, Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/0768PART01ContentsIndex.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7 768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>) lets surviving family seek damages for their loss. A personal representative brings the claim for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different. The value of yours depends on the facts. We can&#8217;t promise any specific amount. What we can do is document your losses. That way, the claim reflects the real cost of upper-limb loss.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened. We listen, answer questions, and explain your options \u2014 at no cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather crash or incident reports, 911 and police records, and medical files. We act fast to preserve evidence \u2014 the machine, the vehicle, or the security footage \u2014 before it disappears. We identify every responsible party, including a property owner or equipment maker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building the damages picture.<\/strong> We work with treating doctors, prosthetists, life-care planners, and vocational and economic experts. Together we project your lifetime prosthetic and care costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim and negotiation.<\/strong> We present a documented demand to the insurers or responsible parties. Then we press for a fair result.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation if needed.<\/strong> If no fair offer comes, we file suit and prepare for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Catastrophic cases take time \u2014 on purpose. Your full future costs must be understood before any settlement. A release ends your right to seek more later. We&#8217;ll be honest at every step. We won&#8217;t promise a timeline we can&#8217;t control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does it cost to hire us?<\/strong> We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of any recovery. It is spelled out in a written fee agreement that follows Florida Bar rules. The consultation is always free.<\/p>\n<h2>Why time matters: deadlines and evidence<\/h2>\n<p>Legal deadlines are called statutes of limitation. They cap how long you have to file. In Florida, most negligence claims must be filed within <strong>two years<\/strong>. This applies to causes of action that arose 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. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Wrongful-death claims have their own 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. \u00a7 95.11(4)(e)<\/a>. Deadlines vary by state and case type. So don&#8217;t assume you have time.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence disappears fast. Security footage is often erased within days. Broken machinery gets repaired. Damaged vehicles get scrapped. The sooner a lawyer is involved, the more proof can be saved. It is also wise to speak with a lawyer <strong>before<\/strong> giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for a free evaluation<\/a> as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<h2>Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We concentrate on catastrophic, permanent injuries \u2014 including amputation and limb loss. We do not handle routine claims. What that means for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focused practice.<\/strong> We handle spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, catastrophic back and neck injuries, and amputations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real credentials.<\/strong> Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar<\/a>. We&#8217;re a Florida-based firm handling cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual service.<\/strong> We work in English and Spanish, so no family is left out of their own case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A team approach.<\/strong> We bring in prosthetists, life-care planners, and economists. They help document the true lifetime cost of upper-limb loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can&#8217;t and won&#8217;t promise a result. We won&#8217;t claim to be the &#8220;best.&#8221; What we offer is a serious, expert-driven approach built around the facts of your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have a case if my arm was amputated surgically after the accident?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may. If negligence caused the injury that forced doctors to amputate, that surgical loss can still be the basis of a claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much is an arm or hand amputation claim worth?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the level of loss, lifetime care and prosthetic needs, lost earnings, and fault. We build that figure with medical and economic experts. We cannot promise an amount.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may still recover. Florida follows modified comparative negligence 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. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>. A claimant 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>Can the property owner be responsible if a stranger attacked me?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, yes. If the owner failed to provide reasonable security where crime was likely, they may share liability with the attacker.<\/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 you?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evaluation is free. We work on contingency. Our fee comes from any recovery, as set out in your written agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you help if the injury happened outside Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We&#8217;re Florida-based and take cases nationwide.<\/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-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapist-photo.png\" alt=\"Young adult in wheelchair working with a physical therapist in a rehabilitation gym.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to an arm amputation injury lawyer \u2014 free case evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no cost and no pressure to talk. Your conversation is confidential. Maybe you lost an arm, a hand, or a finger. Maybe it happened in a crash, at work, or in an attack on unsafe property. We&#8217;re ready to listen in English or Spanish, wherever you live.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now<\/a>.<\/strong> Let us handle the legal side while you focus on what comes next.<\/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\">What an Arm or Hand Amputation Claim Can Account For<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifetime Medical &amp; Prosthetic Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced prosthetics wear out and must be replaced. We build claims around decades of fittings, repairs, therapy, and follow-up surgeries.<\/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 Earnings &amp; Career Impact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Limb loss can end a career or force a lower-paying path. We document past and future income you can no longer earn.<\/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\">Home &amp; Vehicle Modifications<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adapting to life after amputation often means changes to your home, your car, and your daily routine \u2014 real costs that belong in your claim.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain, Loss, and Quality of Life<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact of losing a limb reaches far beyond the medical bills. We pursue full recognition of what you and your family have endured.<\/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\">A Surgical Amputation Can Still Be the Basis of a Claim<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash or unsafe property caused an injury so severe that doctors had to amputate to save your life, that loss may still be recoverable. Talk to a lawyer before assuming otherwise.<\/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 Us Today<\/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 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\">Do I have a case if my arm was amputated surgically after the accident?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may. If negligence caused the injury that forced doctors to amputate, that surgical loss can still be the basis of a claim. We review exactly how and why the amputation became necessary.<\/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\">How much is an arm or hand amputation claim worth?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the level of loss, your lifetime care and prosthetic needs, lost earnings, and who was at fault. No lawyer can promise a number, but we build the claim around what your recovery will truly require.<\/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 kinds of accidents cause these injuries?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle limb loss caused by truck and serious vehicle crashes, machinery and equipment failures, and other catastrophic events \u2014 including situations involving violence on unsafe property.<\/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 vary by state and situation, and evidence fades quickly. 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