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Amputations and Workers' Compensation

Loss of a Limb or Loss of Use?

In Colorado workers' compensation law, a loss of limb may be determined to be a whole person disability or an extremity disability. The law looks differently at loss of an arm or leg because of amputation and loss of the use of an arm or leg. Talk to an experienced workers' compensation attorney who understands the law and how it will affect your situation.

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There are two ways to determine disability ratings: extremity and whole person. If a limb is amputated, the disability is considered to be whole person. If a limb is attached but unusable, it may be categorized as an extremity disability rather than a whole person disability.

The Eley Law Firm in Denver has protected the rights of injured Colorado workers for more than 25 years. We know that the loss of a limb affects the whole person — even when that loss does not include amputation. If you lost a limb, or lost the use of a limb because of a work accident, we are here to help you obtain the workers' compensation benefits you need and deserve.

The loss of a hand, arm, leg or foot in an on-the-job accident ...

Workplace accidents can take a terrible toll. Attorney Cliff Eley has represented workers who have suffered amputations. Our law firm takes the time to research and investigate the cause of amputation accidents and the medical implications of amputation.

  • A worker's arm was slammed by a dump drunk lid. The worker lost the use of his arm.
  • A worker's arm was stuck in a conveyor belt. The arm was lost.
  • A worker fell from a lawn mower and the lawn mower ran over the worker, causing an amputation.

In every case, the accident happened on the job and the worker was entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

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If a work accident caused an amputation, call the Eley Law Firm in Denver at 866.458.6360 or 720.279.9172 for a free consultation with a workers' compensation lawyer. You can also contact us by filling out the e-mail form on the contact page.

We look forward to working with you on your case.

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