If you suffered a loss of limb in a workplace accident, there can be no disputing the reality of your injury and permanent disability. An amputation injury most definitely results in a permanent disability of some type. Even if you learn to use a state-of-the-art prosthesis, its functions will never be as natural or complete as that of your own toe, foot, leg, hand or arm. Furthermore, you are likely to need extensive physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Well-carried-out therapy can help you regain a more normal lifestyle after you have suffered a painful loss of function.
In addition to paying for your medical treatments, a successful workers' compensation claim or appeal should also take into account future medical treatments. Tennessee workers' compensation laws provide for a final settlement in addition to temporary disability pay after an amputation injury. Specifically, you should receive the following number of weeks of disability benefits on top of other compensation you have received, as follows:
- Thumb injury or amputation: 60 weeks of disability pay, in addition to other compensation
- First or index finger: 30 weeks' pay
- Second or middle finger: 30 weeks' pay
- Third or ring finger: 20 weeks' pay
- Fourth or little figure: 15 weeks
- And so on
Contact an attorney at the Law Offices of James Flexer to learn how we can help you obtain all compensation from all sources after a work injury or an injury not on the job at all. We handle broken bone injury and amputation cases.
Contact a Tennessee Workers' Compensation Lawyer After a Work-Related Amputation Injury · Loss of Limb
For help with a work injury resulting in amputation, talk to an attorney at the Law Offices of James Flexer. We can help you navigate the Tennessee workers' comp process to your best advantage. If there is a potential third-party liability personal injury claim, we can explain how our representation can save time, money and ultimately, attorneys' fees. Our law firm can handle both your personal injury claim and your workers' compensation claim. We can help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for medical expenses, lost wage replacement and acknowledgement of your pain and suffering.
If you have suffered an amputation injury on the job or off, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Nashville lawyers.
