Amputations and Workers’ Compensation

During a typical workday, you might be exposed to dangerous materials and equipment. While you may do all that you can to prevent injuries, they can and do happen. Amputations are a common injury in facilities with larger pieces of equipment, and they can severely impact the life of the Palm Beach worker. The law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A. is dedicated to helping those who need compensation after this traumatic injury.

Losing a Limb at Work

After an amputation due to a work injury, there are a number of medical expenses that occur:

• Surgical expenses, including anesthesia, post-op care, etc.
• Prosthetic limb devices
• Physical therapy
• Medication

All of these expenses should be paid for by your employer when the injury occurs on company time. To ensure you receive these benefits, you need to contact a legal team to support your care.

Contact the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A. today to learn more. Amputations that occur at work fall under workers’ compensation claims. Amputaciones que suceden en el trabajo caen bajo las reclamaciones de compensación de trabajadores.

At the Law Firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A., you can speak with an attorney who provides legal services regarding workers’ compensation, social security disability, and personal injury matters to South Florida residents in areas including Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Miami, Orlando, Kissimmee, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Fort Pierce and Ft. Lauderdale. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based upon advertisements.