Amputation are traumatic life-altering experiences. If you’ve suffered an amputation injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be owed compensation. Amputations are categorized into lower and upper limb amputations, each with various subcategories depending on the extent and location of the amputation. Lower limb amputations can range from toe removal to entire leg and partial pelvis removal, while upper limb amputations can involve anything from partial hand removal to the entire arm and shoulder blade. 

Causes of traumatic amputations include motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries (especially involving industrial machinery), and accidents on poorly maintained private or public property. Car accidents are the leading cause of trauma-related amputations, with motorcyclists at particularly high risk due to their lack of protection.