Amputation Injuries

Massachusetts Amputation Injury Lawyer

An estimated 1.6 million people in the United States are living with an amputation, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Leading causes of amputations include vascular disease, trauma and congenital health issues.

A Massachusetts amputation injury attorney can help you and your family protect your rights and ensure your financial well-being after such a devastating injury.

Workplace injuries are a leading cause of amputation injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which found that more than 11,000 amputation injuries occur in the U.S. workplace each year.

Prosthetic limbs can cost as much as $100,000 and patients face significant rehabilitation and other challenges to re-entering the workplace. An amputation injury can affect a person’s ability to work and remain independent and can lead to depression and other physical and mental health issues.

If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation injury in Massachusetts, contact Boston personal injury lawyer Jeffrey R. Chapdelaine at 617-262-1800 for a free appointment to discuss your case.