Amputation Injuries
On-the-job amputations frequently lead to lasting physical disabilities and psychological distress. Workers who suffer significant limb injuries may be unable to return to their job or to work in any job at all. Securing workers’ compensation for amputation injuries in Florida is essential to making ends meet.
The Florida workers’ compensation lawyers from Rosenberg & Rosenberg can help you get the income replacement pay and other benefits you need and deserve after an on-the-job injury. Our family-owned firm has recovered millions for our clients. Contact us today for a free initial case consultation with our team.
Workplace amputations could occur in many ways. This includes:
Amputations can affect different parts of the body depending on the type of accident. Some of the most common amputation injuries involve:
Some industries put workers at a higher risk of amputation injuries due to the nature of the work and the tools used. This includes:
Most on-the-job amputation injuries can be prevented when employers provide training and abide by the proper safety measures. This includes:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that about 160 Florida workers suffered amputation injuries in 2022. It was the second most common kind of injury that year, after fractures. Our workers’ comp attorneys help individuals who suffer such catastrophic injuries to recover workers’ compensation for amputation injuries in Florida.
The workers’ compensation benefits available to you after an amputation injury could include:
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that amputation workers’ compensation claims are the costliest, with the average claimant in 2020-2021 recovering $126,033. The amount you receive will depend on the severity of your injury, the cost of treating it, and the injury’s long-term impact on your professional and personal life.
Some injured workers might also have a valid third-party case against a negligent party who caused their accident and injuries. This is common when the injuries occur in a traffic accident or on a construction site where many sub-contractors work closely together.
The Florida workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can assess your legal options and offer advice about your next steps. You could recover a third-party payout in addition to your workers’ compensation benefits. It will pay for additional lost income, related expenses, and non-economic damages such as physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Your role in the Florida workers’ compensation process should be to get medical care, follow treatment recommendations, and report your injuries to your employer as soon as possible. Once you officially notify your supervisor or another specified point person of your accident and injuries, they should contact the workers’ comp insurance provider to begin the claims process.
When this process goes smoothly, the insurance company should investigate what happened, determine if your amputation injuries qualify you for benefits, and determine the wage loss benefit payout. Once approved, you will begin receiving benefits, including coverage of all your related medical care.
If your employer does not file your claim for you, you can either contact the insurance carrier on your own or have our work injury lawyers begin the claims process.
Whether you have already encountered issues filing your workers’ compensation claim or have yet to begin, contact our team quickly. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can identify the right way to approach your claim, starting with a free case review.
From the start of your case to the very end, our legal representatives can be there for you. Our attorneys can:
We can also figure out if our Florida personal injury lawyers have grounds to sue a negligent third party who caused your accident and amputation injury.
Each step of the workers’ compensation claims process has strict deadlines that could affect the outcome of your case if you miss them. Understanding these timelines protects your right to fair compensation.
As an injured worker, you have a responsibility to seek appropriate medical care from an approved doctor, hospital, or clinic as soon as possible. This must be your first priority after a serious injury. Next is notifying your employer.
Even if you feel certain your supervisor or human resources department is aware of the accident and your injuries, you must officially notify them in writing within 30 days, but the sooner you can get this done, the better.
Your employer should contact their workers’ compensation insurance company to file a claim within seven days. However, if they fail to do so, you have up to two years to file a claim independent of your employer with assistance from our Florida work injury law firm.
If they deny your claim, you only have a short time to challenge the denial and attempt to get your claim approved. If this happens to you, our legal team can act quickly to advocate for you.
For third-party personal injury cases, you generally only have two years to begin a lawsuit under Florida Statutes § 95.11. Missing this deadline could make it impossible to recover fair compensation and hold the liable party responsible.
The workplace injury lawyers at our law firm can determine if this is an option for you and, if so, file your case in a timely manner.
When you hire Rosenberg & Rosenberg to manage your Florida workers’ compensation case, our team will treat you like family. We will get to know you and your needs and goals, as well as what caused your amputation injuries and how they affect your daily life. Then we will fight for the benefits and compensation you deserve.
We know that no two injury cases are the same. Our Florida attorneys can develop a unique legal strategy and approach to your workers’ compensation claim and, if you qualify, your third-party personal injury lawsuit. Our goal is to help you recover as fully as possible and protect your right to fair compensation.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg represents our clients based on contingency. You do not have to risk your own finances or pay a retainer to enlist our help. We do not ask you to pay us any upfront fees or costs. Instead, our personal injury law firm works for a percentage of the compensation we secure in your case. We can discuss the details during your initial consultation with our team.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg offers free, confidential consultations for injured workers. Most employees who suffer an on-the-job amputation should qualify for workers’ compensation for amputation injuries in Florida. We can help you understand your rights and fight for the benefits you need. Contact us now to get started.
