Amputation Injuries

Compensation for an Amputation Injury

Employees who have suffered the loss of a limb or digits at work may be entitled to a substantial award under Indiana workers compensation law. The schedule that determines the amount of the award also covers payment for loss of an ear or eye.

Awards doubled for traumatic injuries such as amputation or eye loss

Each limb or finger is assigned a certain degree value under the law. If the injury results in loss of use of the affected limb, an award is paid based upon the degree value for that limb or digit. However, if the injury results in a loss by separation (amputation), the award is doubled. Although this may sound straightforward, insurance adjusters routinely miscalculate an impairment award, which if not caught would cost the injured worker thousands of dollars. If you or a loved one has suffered the loss of a limb, finger or toe, or been blinded or made deaf in a work accident, contact our Indiana work comp lawyers. Call the Carmel office of Wagner Reese & Crossen for a free initial consultation.

We make sure you receive the maximum award allowed

At our law firm, we make sure that the insurance company calculates the award correctly. We ensure that your award includes the cost of counseling, a common need after a shocking injury such as amputation. We determine whether the payment includes the cost of a prosthetic device and its periodic replacement by the Second Injury Fund. We verify that your injury was assigned the correct impairment rating. In short, our lawyers work to get you the maximum compensation allowed by law for your amputation injury.

Attorneys with a history of handling work comp cases

Amputation injuries can occur in any workplace setting, including construction sites, assembly lines and farms. If you have suffered an amputation injury at work, contact a law firm with a record of thousands of cases. Call Wagner Reese & Crossen toll-free at 800-792-0332.