Amputation
Georgia Injury Claims for Amputation
Few injuries can be more traumatic than the loss of an arm or leg or any body part. If you suffered an amputation injury as the result of a motor vehicle collision or an accident on the job anywhere in Georgia, contact an experienced lawyer at the Delius Law Firm in Atlanta. We offer free consultations about your legal options to recover lost income, medical expenses, and other damages through personal injury litigation or the workers' compensation system.
If your accident occurred at work, you may be eligible to collect lifelong benefits under workers' comp for a catastrophic injury, provided that your loss of a leg, hand, or eyesight not only prevents you from returning to your prior occupation, but also prevents you from working at any other job that is available in substantial numbers throughout the national economy. An important exception to this general rule may arise on the grounds of "willful misconduct" such as drunkenness, fighting, or other improper behavior at work.
The loss of fingers or toes in a workplace accident are also serious injuries under the Georgia workers' compensation system, and your benefits will be defined by the length of time that you are unable to return to work. Amputation of the nondominant hand or one eye result in classifying the injury as catastrophic, and will usually need to be considered in the light of the demands of your job, your other occupational skills, and the other injuries that you might have suffered in the accident.
Why hire Scott?
No matter how your amputation injury was suffered, Atlanta accident compensation attorney Scott Delius will use his understanding of the workers' comp system and Georgia personal injury law to work toward maximizing your financial recovery from any and all available sources. For a free consultation about your right to collect benefits or damages in the aftermath of an amputation, contact the Delius Law Firm.
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