My team and I pledge to turn your amputation setback into a powerful comeback — and we’ll fight to deliver.
TonaLaw’s Amputation Attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover and rebuild, offering relentless legal support every step of the way.
Three Elements of Success
Our Amputation Injury clients receive an average of 3x more than initial insurance offers
We connect you with premier medical specialists who defer payment until your case settles
30+ years of defeating insurance companies’ tactics to minimize claims
Lost a Limb in New York? This Isn’t Just a Physical Injury. Our Amputation Injury Attorneys Relentlessly Fight to Rebuild Your Entire Future.
At TonaLaw, We Understand the Profound Emotional, Physical, and Financial Fallout of Amputation. We Don’t Just Seek Compensation; We Fight to Secure the Resources to Rebuild Your Life. Don’t Wait: New York Deadlines Are Strict.
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Your Life Shattered in an Instant. Your Comeback Demands Unwavering Advocacy.
A limb amputation isn’t merely a physical wound; it’s a catastrophic redefinition of your existence. Whether it’s a traumatic amputation from an accident or a medically necessitated limb loss due to negligence, the impact is profoundly personal and far-reaching. You face not only agonizing physical recovery and phantom limb pain but also immense emotional anguish—including depression, anxiety, a distorted body image, and deep social isolation. The financial burdens are astronomical, from immediate medical care and multiple surgeries to lifelong prosthetic devices and lost earning potential. The injustice of having your independence and future ripped away due to someone else’s fault is unacceptable.
The real problem isn’t just surviving; it’s the daunting fight against powerful insurance companies and negligent parties who will aggressively minimize your suffering and offer you far less than you truly deserve. Without an experienced New York amputation lawyer, you risk settling for a fraction of what you need to truly rebuild your life, leaving you burdened by debt and a diminished future. You don’t have to navigate this overwhelming journey alone.
You have an undeniable right to reclaim your life. Our amputation injury attorneys are here to ensure justice prevails, securing the comprehensive compensation you need to not just cope, but to thrive after this catastrophic event.
TonaLaw: Your Unyielding Guide to a Powerful Amputation Comeback
Our Unbreakable Pledge: Fighting To Secure Your Comprehensive Comeback
- Financial Future Secured: We meticulously calculate and aggressively pursue amputation injury compensation New York, covering emergency care, surgeries, ongoing rehabilitation (physical, occupational, psychological therapy), lifelong prosthetic device costs (initial purchase, fittings, future replacements) , lost wages, and diminished future earning potential. We also seek compensation for essential home and vehicle modifications.
- Emotional & Mental Anguish Addressed: We fight for compensation for your pain and suffering after amputation, including severe physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, grief, anxiety, depression after limb loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the amputation. We acknowledge and validate the “invisible” wounds.
- Independence & Quality of Life Valued: We pursue compensation for your loss of enjoyment of life, addressing the inability to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, or maintain personal relationships as you once did, and the profound impact on your overall quality of life.
- Unrelenting Battle Against the At-Fault: The at-fault parties and their powerful insurance companies will aggressively fight to minimize payouts. We pledge to take on these giants, pushing them to their absolute limit to get you every dollar you’re owed. They don’t scare us—we fight to win.
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RAAFAT TOSS
Your Path to Recovery:
Our Proven 3-Step Process for Amputation Lawsuits
When you choose TonaLaw, you're choosing a team dedicated to transforming your amputation setback into a powerful comeback. Here’s how our proven process works to get you the justice and maximum payment you deserve:
Free & Confidential Consultation
Thorough Investigation & Consultation
Aggressive Negotiation & Trial Readiness
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Understanding Your Amputation Injury & Legal Avenues:
Critical Information
Amputation injuries can stem from various devastating scenarios, each with distinct legal pathways. TonaLaw possesses with decades of experience across the full spectrum of causes, ensuring that no stone is left unturned in fighting to secure your compensation.
Amputation from Accidents (Traumatic & Surgically Necessary)
Approximately 45% of amputations result from accidents. These can be direct traumatic amputations where a limb is severed, or surgical amputations necessitated by irreparable damage.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents frequently cause catastrophic crushing injuries or direct limb loss.
- Construction Accidents: High-risk environments, such as construction sites, often lead to amputations caused by heavy machinery, power tools, scaffolding falls, or “caught-in/crushed-by” accidents. Our firm has deep experience in New York’s Labor Laws (Sections 200, 240, 241), allowing us to pursue third-party lawsuits beyond workers’ compensation claims.
- Workplace Injuries: Beyond construction, general workplace accidents involving heavy machinery or unique hazards can lead to traumatic limb loss.
- Product Defects: Malfunctioning or defective power tools, equipment, or machinery can cause devastating amputations, forming the basis of a product liability case.
- Other Traumatic Causes: Includes severe burn injuries or dog bite incidents leading to amputation.
Amputation Due to Medical Malpractice
In critical instances, limb loss often stems directly from preventable medical negligence when professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care.
- Delayed or Incorrect Diagnoses:
Failing to correctly diagnose or treat severe infections (like sepsis), detect blood clots, or diagnose aggressive cancers can lead to irreversible limb damage. - Surgical Errors:
Mistakes during or after surgery, such as amputating the wrong limb, damaging major blood vessels, or improper infection control, can necessitate amputation. - Failure to Treat Health Conditions:
Negligence in managing conditions like vascular diseases or failing to prescribe necessary anticoagulants can result in critical limb ischemia, requiring amputation.
Navigating Workers'
Compensation vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits
For workplace amputations, understanding your legal avenues is critical. Workers’ Compensation covers medical expenses and lost wages, but does NOT compensate for pain and suffering. This is where a third-party lawsuit becomes essential. Suppose a party other than your employer (e.g., a defective machine manufacturer, a negligent driver) caused your injury. In that case, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover pain and suffering damages and maximize your compensation.
If you suffered a workplace amputation injury, even if you are receiving Workers’ Comp, contact us immediately to assess potential third-party liability and ensure you don’t miss out on full compensation!
Maximizing Your Amputation Compensation:
What You Can Recover
Amputation injuries result in extensive financial and non-financial losses. TonaLaw meticulously pursues every avenue fighting for you and the full compensation you are entitled to.
- Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses):
- Medical Expenses: Including emergency care, surgeries, hospitalization, extensive long-term rehabilitation (physical, occupational, psychological therapy), prescription medications, transportation, and the incredibly high cost of prosthetic devices (initial purchase, repeated fittings, adjustments, and lifelong replacements).
- Lost Wages & Earning Capacity: Compensation for income lost immediately and in the future, accounting for temporary or permanent inability to work, reduced earnings, and vocational retraining expenses.
- Home Modifications & Assistive Technology: Costs for necessary home and vehicle modifications (ramps, widened doorways) and specialized assistive devices to enhance independence.
- Non-Economic Damages (Intangible Losses):
- Pain and Suffering: Encompassing severe physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, grief, anxiety, depression after limb loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the amputation. We utilize medical experts and life care planners to quantify these profound intangible losses scientifically.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Compensation for the inability to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, or personal relationships as you did before the injury.
- Loss of Consortium: Addresses the loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy within family relationships.
- Punitive Damages: In rare instances of gross negligence or egregious misconduct (often in defective product amputation claims in New York), punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter future harm.
New York Amputation Settlement Ranges:
What to Expect
While every case is unique, understanding typical settlement ranges for loss of limb injuries in New York can provide guidance:
Minor Amputations (Fingers or Toes)
Limb Amputations (Hands, Arms, Feet, or Legs)
Severe or Multiple Limb Amputations
Product Liability Cases
Why Legal Representation is
CRITICAL for Amputation Cases:
Amputation cases are “very serious” and “complex affairs with many pitfalls”. Without skilled legal guidance, you risk jeopardizing your rightful compensation by agreeing to unfair settlement offers or making mistakes that undermine your claim’s validity.
An experienced attorney is essential for thoroughly investigating, determining eligibility (for Workers’ Comp, personal injury, and third-party claims), consulting with specialists (such as life care planners and economists), and being prepared to fight to the very end in court.
Urgent Legal Deadlines:
Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights!
The statute of limitations for amputation in NY is strict. Generally, you have (3) years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are CRITICAL shorter deadlines:
- Workers’ Compensation Notifications: As little as 30 days.
- Claims Against New York State or City Entities: As little as 90 days.
Missing these deadlines will forever bar you from seeking compensation, regardless of the merit of your case.
Acting quickly is crucial to preserve evidence and ensure your claim is filed within the required timeframe.
Contact us immediately to assess your unique situation.
Ready to Reclaim Your Future?
Contact TonaLaw Today.
If you’ve suffered an amputation due to someone else’s negligence—whether from a—
– car accident amputation,
– a construction accident
– medical malpractice,
or any other incident in New York—don’t let the at-fault party or insurance companies dictate your future. Your amputation comeback starts now.
Free NY Amputation Case Evaluation: Get your free consultation now. Discover your legal options and how TonaLaw can fight for you.
Why We Believe TonaLaw is Your Undisputed Choice for
Amputation Cases in New York
Because We Are Strategic, Obsessed, and Meticulous in Engineering Your Amputation Victory, Backed by Proven Results.
- No Win, No Fee: You pay absolutely nothing unless we secure compensation for your case. Our commitment is risk-free for you.
- Free Consultation: We review your complex case at no cost, providing clear legal advice from day one.
- Experience You Can Trust: With over 7 decades of combined experience, including 7 figure settlements, trials and appeals, we have the experience to fight for you. Our experience speaks for itself.
- Dedicated to Your Comeback: From our first conversation, our entire team is personally committed to helping you navigate this journey and reclaim your life. We are your dedicated allies in pursuing justice and rebuilding your future.
We Don't Just Handle
Amputation Cases-We Engineer Them
Here’s why retaining TonaLaw is the game-changer for your case:
- Strategic Mastery: We don’t just react to the defendants or insurance companies, we craft a personalized battle plan for your amputation case. By anticipating arguments, moves, and counter moves from the opposing side, to position you for the best possible outcome. We think ten steps ahead.
- Obsessed with Your Success: Your fight is our fight. We’re relentless, pouring our heart and soul the fight to secure the justice and full compensation you truly deserve. Day or night, we stop at nothing because your comeback fuels our passion.
- Meticulous to the Last Detail: Details win cases. We dive deep—scrutinizing facts, dissecting evidence, and leaving no stone unturned. Our precision is your undeniable advantage, turning legal complexities into clear paths forward.
- We Don’t Settle for Less! When you choose TonaLaw, you’re hiring a laser-focused team with one goal: transforming your setback into an epic comeback. We’re not just attorneys—we’re your dedicated allies in pursuing justice, ensuring you receive the maximum possible settlement for loss of limb NY.
The Value of Justice for
Amputation Victims in New York
Across New York, dedicated legal advocacy has consistently secured substantial compensation for victims of amputation injuries. These results underscore the life-altering impact of limb loss and the justice that can be achieved:
- Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Leg Amputation: In a significant New York case, a 23-year-old motorcyclist who suffered a leg amputation after being struck by a truck on Long Island was awarded a $14 million jury verdict. This outcome highlights the potential for substantial compensation covering severe injuries and lifelong needs.
- $9.95 Million Settlement for Above-Knee Amputation: An upstate New York social worker who sustained an above-the-knee amputation after being struck by a commercial van in a parking lot secured a $9.95 million settlement. This settlement is noted as one of the largest of its kind in New York State history for this type of injury, covering extensive pain, phantom limb pain, and future medical costs.
- $7.3 Million Settlement for Arm Amputation in Construction Accident: A construction worker in Brooklyn who suffered an arm amputation when a beam fell on him at a work site secured a $7.3 million settlement, demonstrating the significant recoveries possible in serious workplace injury cases.
- $27.5 Million Verdict for Leg Amputation: A pedestrian in New York City who lost her leg after being struck by a bus received a $27.5 million verdict. This case demonstrates the substantial value placed on such life-altering injuries.
While no two cases are alike, these examples illustrate the dedication and expertise required to navigate complex amputation claims and secure the justice and compensation necessary for a lifetime of care and rebuilding.
Here’s What Some of Our Clients are Saying
K Brown
Queens, NY
Bus Accident Client
“Incredible! I can’t say anymore.”
Carol Brown
Long Island, NY
Slip & Fall Client
“TonaLaw got me a settlement way beyond my expectations”
Jeffery Torres
New York
Motorcycle Accident Client
“The insurance company went low. TonaLaw forced them to pay high”
Frequently Asked Questions
About Amputation Injury Claims in New York
Amputations often result from severe accidents or medical negligence. Common causes include motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, workplace injuries, defective products, and medical malpractice (such as misdiagnosis leading to amputation or surgical error resulting in amputation). Each cause has specific legal pathways we navigate.
You can pursue both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover tangible costs, such as medical bills (including lifelong prosthetic devices), lost wages, and home modifications. Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
How much a case resolves for depends on many many factors.
Settlements for loss of limb in NY vary widely based on injury severity, cause, and liability. Only a detailed review by an experienced personal injury lawyer can reveal the extent of a possible recovery.
Phantom limb pain is a real neurological phenomenon experienced by approximately 80% of amputees, where sensations or pain are felt in the missing limb. Yes, the emotional and physical distress, including phantom limb pain, is a compensable non-economic damage included in your pain and suffering claim. We fight for compensation that recognizes this complex aspect of your injury.
Your health and safety are paramount. First, seek immediate medical attention. Second, report the accident to the proper authorities. Third, gather any evidence (photos, witness info) if possible. Finally, contact a qualified amputation injury attorney NYC at TonaLaw to understand your legal rights and protect your claim, as strict deadlines apply.
The statute of limitations amputation NY is generally three years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims. However, for workers’ compensation, you may have as little as 30 days for notification, and claims against New York State or City entities may have a 90-day notice of claim period. It’s crucial to contact us immediately to avoid missing these deadlines.
Yes. The emotional and psychological impact of amputation, including depression after limb loss, anxiety, and PTSD, is a significant part of your pain and suffering damages. Our legal team works with medical and psychological experts to quantify these “invisible” wounds and prove your right to be fully compensated in your claim.
If your amputation was a result of medical negligence, such as a misdiagnosis or surgical error, you may have a strong medical malpractice amputation lawsuit. We investigate these complex cases, and build the case to demonstrate how a breach in the standard of care directly caused your limb loss.
Areas of New York TonaLaw Serves for Amputation Cases: TonaLaw serves clients throughout New York, including Long Island, New York City (NYC), Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. No matter where your devastating injury occurred, our dedicated team is here to help you recover and get back on your feet.
Speak with a New York amputation lawyer at TonaLaw today at 1-833-TONALAW or by filling in the form below for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can get to work on your case – and the sooner we can guide you in the fight for the comprehensive compensation you deserve.
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