Peoria Amputation Injury Lawyer

Workplace Amputations Can Alter Your Life Permanently

Amputation injuries are among the most difficult workplace incidents people in Illinois suffer, both physically and financially. These injuries affect mobility, dexterity, and independence, and often lead to depression, PTSD, and long-term unemployment.

Our attorneys help workers who have suffered:

• Finger or hand amputations from saws, presses, or mechanical equipment
• Foot or leg amputations due to crushing injuries, explosions, or infection
• Arm amputations after catastrophic accidents or surgical complications
• Multiple digit loss that limits grip strength and function
• Surgical amputations resulting from uncontrolled infection or vascular damage after injury

Rehabilitation from an amputation often includes multiple surgeries, prosthetics, physical therapy, and extensive time off work. Some workers can never return to their previous jobs. We make sure insurance companies don’t cut corners when your future is on the line.

Common Causes of Amputation Injuries at Work

Many workplace amputations happen during routine job duties. One mistake, malfunction, or overlooked safety rule can cause a life-changing injury. We’ve seen these injuries happen due to:

• Unguarded mechanical equipment (e.g., saws, presses, rollers)
• Forklift, truck, or heavy equipment accidents
• Explosions or electrical accidents
• Crushing incidents from machinery or falling materials
• Construction accidents involving sharp tools or moving parts
• Lack of proper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance
• Infections stemming from untreated work-related wounds

Illinois law doesn’t require you to prove your employer was negligent. If you were hurt on the job and lost a limb as a result, you are most likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits—even if you made a mistake.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Amputees in Illinois

Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, employees who suffer an amputation may be eligible for the following benefits:

Medical Expenses

Your employer’s insurance is responsible for all reasonable and necessary medical care, including emergency surgery, hospitalization, prosthetics, follow-up care, physical and occupational therapy, and mental health support.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If you’re unable to work while recovering from your injury, you’re entitled to weekly TTD benefits—typically two-thirds of your average weekly wage—until you’ve reached maximum medical improvement (MMI).

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Workers who lose a limb or body part receive a scheduled injury award under Illinois law. The value is based on the body part lost and your average weekly wage. For example, losing a hand, arm, foot, or leg can result in significant lump sum settlements.

Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

If your amputation leaves you unable to perform any gainful employment—especially for catastrophic injuries involving multiple limbs—you may be entitled to lifetime PTD benefits.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement

If you can’t return to your previous work, workers’ comp may pay for job retraining or placement assistance. We’ll help you secure services that fit your new physical capacity and limitations.

Wage Differential Benefits

If you’re forced into a lower-paying job due to your injury, you may be entitled to two-thirds of the wage difference between your old and new positions.
Our job is to make sure you get the full amount you deserve. We won’t let the insurance company lowball your claim.

Why Insurance Companies Deny Amputation Claims

Even when the injury is obvious, insurance carriers often try to reduce or deny your workers’ comp claim. Our Peoria amputation injury lawyers frequently see issues like:

• Insurance claiming your condition was pre-existing
• The employer questioning whether the injury occurred on the job
• Disputes over the extent of the disability or need for a prosthetic
• Delays in approving surgery or therapy
• Lowball settlement offers that don’t account for long-term care or earning capacity

At Strong Law Offices, we push back against these tactics. We gather expert medical reports, vocational evaluations, and evidence to prove your case. You won’t be left in the dark, and you won’t be pushed around.

Strong Law Offices: Fighting for Amputees Across Illinois

For more than two decades, Strong Law Offices has stood up for injured workers across Peoria and Central Illinois. We’ve handled amputation claims involving everything from factory accidents to farm equipment injuries. We understand the stakes—and we know how to win.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We’re local. Your lawyer is in Peoria—not outsourced or working from another state.
• We’re experienced. We’ve recovered millions in workers’ comp for Illinois workers.
• We’re aggressive. We don’t back down from big employers or insurance companies.
• We’re honest. You’ll know where your case stands throughout the process.
• We work on contingency. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.

Don’t trust your future to a firm that treats your case like a number. We take your case personally—because we live and work in the same communities you do.

Talk to a Peoria Amputation Lawyer at Strong Law Offices

If you or a loved one lost a limb in a work-related accident, you deserve an attorney who won’t settle for less than you’re owed. At Strong Law Offices, we understand the long-term challenges amputees face—and we’re here to protect your right to fair compensation.