Fairfax Amputation Lawyers

Losing a limb because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness is devastating and will affect your entire life. In many instances, a victim with an amputated extremity has to learn basic skills all over again — how to walk, drive or write.

Have you lost a limb due to someone else’s negligence? Contact Hilton & Somer, LLC today to see if you have a case against the negligent party. Call our Fairfax amputation injury lawyers at 703-560-0700. Se habla Español.

Amputation Injury Claims at a Glance

• Common causes include vehicle crashes, industrial and construction machinery, defective products, burns and medical errors.
• Prosthetics are a lifetime cost. Prosthetic limbs need regular replacement and fitting, and a claim should account for those costs along with therapy and home or vehicle modifications.
• Work injuries may involve two claims. An on-the-job amputation may support a workers’ compensation claim and, in some cases, a separate claim against a negligent third party such as an equipment manufacturer.
• Two-year deadline. Most Virginia amputation injury claims must be filed within two years (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Maryland and DC generally allow three years.

If you have been involved in an accident and have lost a limb or other extremity, you need a life care plan that encompasses all of your future and present needs. The loss of an extremity in an accident typically requires extensive rehabilitation, home modification, wound care and prosthetics. If you have lost a limb in a motor vehicle accident, construction accident, or due to a dangerous product, you need an attorney who will fight for compensation that will cover your past, present and future care. Many types of accidents can cause an amputation injury. Some of the common causes of amputations are:

• Motorcycle accidents
• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents
• Train/Bus accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Dangerous or defective products
• Construction accidents
• Surgical errors

Our firm is small enough to give you the attention you need and big enough to provide the resources you need in fighting these serious injury cases. We will be by your side fighting for the compensation that you deserve.

Contact Our Virginia Amputation Compensation Attorney

To learn more about how our experienced Fairfax amputation attorneys can help you, contact us at 703-560-0700. All cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you.

Areas We Serve

Hilton & Somer is based in Fairfax, Virginia and represents injured clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, including:

• Northern Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Manassas, Annandale, McLean, Falls Church, Centreville, Leesburg, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, plus Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties
• District of Columbia: Washington, DC
• Maryland: Bethesda, Silver Spring, Oxon Hill and College Park, plus Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick and Washington Counties

Amputation Injury FAQ

What compensation is available for an amputation injury?

Compensation may include medical and surgical costs, prosthetics and their replacement, rehabilitation, home and vehicle modifications, lost income and earning capacity, and pain and suffering, including disfigurement.

Can I sue if my amputation happened at work?

Workers’ compensation is usually the only remedy against your employer, but you may have a separate claim against a third party, such as the manufacturer of a defective machine or a negligent contractor.

How long do I have to file an amputation injury claim in Virginia?

Most amputation injury claims in Virginia must be filed within two years of the injury. Maryland and Washington, DC generally allow three years.

How much does it cost to hire an amputation injury lawyer?

Hilton & Somer handles catastrophic injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.