Washington, DC Amputation Lawyer

Lost a Limb Due to Someone Else’s Negligence?

For almost 30 years, Regan Zambri Long’s Washington, DC amputation lawyers have represented clients with serious, life-changing injuries. With over 200 years of combined experience, our board-certified trial team has secured significant recoveries for amputation victims, including $3 million, $2.1 million, $1.6 million, and $1 million settlements across a range of complex cases. Two of our partners are recognized among the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States, and six of our attorneys have been repeatedly named to Super Lawyers’ Washington, DC Metro list.

Amputation cases require meticulous preparation and an understanding of the long-term effects these injuries have on daily life. Our award-winning attorneys collaborate with medical specialists, rehabilitation experts, and life-care planners to determine the full scope of your needs, encompassing prosthetics and therapy, as well as home modifications and lost earnings.

Have you or a loved one suffered an amputation injury in Washington, DC? We understand how devastating this is. Contact Regan Zambri Long today for a free consultation. Our firm has earned over 150 5-star Google reviews and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There’s no fee unless we win your case.

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Why Choose Regan Zambri Long as Your Washington, DC Amputation Lawyer?

If you’ve suffered an amputation due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your medical care, rehabilitation, and future needs. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the life-changing impact of amputation injuries. They will fight to secure the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, therapy, home modifications, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Regan Zambri Long has achieved exceptional results, recovering more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including:

  • $3 million for a woman who lost her leg after being struck by a truck while crossing the street
  • $2.1 million for a man who suffered an above-the-knee amputation in an automobile collision
  • $1.6 million for a motorcycle driver who lost a limb after being struck by another vehicle
  • $1 million for a construction worker who required a below-the-knee amputation after an on-the-job injury

Our attorneys are consistently recognized among the nation’s leading trial lawyers. Partner Jacqueline Colclough, Washington, DC’s top nurse attorney, is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for her work in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, while partner Paul Cornoni was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers.

Our leadership reflects deep experience across the nation’s most respected legal associations. Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, and Victor Long are board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction held by fewer than four percent of attorneys. Patrick Regan also serves as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, while Salvatore Zambri and Patrick Regan are members of the International Society of Barristers and are both past presidents of the DC chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

At Regan Zambri Long PLLC, we handle catastrophic injury cases throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case. Call (202) 960-4596 today for a free consultation, or submit your case details through our online form to learn how we can help protect your rights.

What Compensation Can You Receive After an Amputation Injury?

Losing a limb can change your life in many ways. It may affect how you move, work, and live each day. You might need a prosthetic limb, help getting around, therapy, or changes to your home. These things can be expensive.

Amputees also often deal with strong emotions like sadness, anger, or stress. Some may need counseling to help them cope. On top of that, you may not be able to work for a while, or ever again, which can create serious money problems for you and your family.

That’s why it’s so important to get fair compensation. A catastrophic injury lawyer can help you recover money for:

  • Medical bills and future care
  • Prosthetics and medical equipment
  • Physical and emotional therapy
  • Changes to your home (like ramps or handrails)
  • Lost income if you can’t work
  • Pain and suffering

At Regan Zambri Long, we’ve helped clients for over 40 years after life-changing injuries like these. Let us fight to get you the help and support you need.

How Long Do I Have to File an Amputation Injury Claim in Washington, DC?

In most instances, you have three years to file a personal injury claim in Washington, DC

Although this may seem like a long time, a lot needs to happen during that period. Often, memories fade, and evidence disappears shortly after the accident. So the sooner you hire a DC personal injury lawyer for your claim, the more likely your case will be successful.

What Accidents Commonly Cause Amputation Injuries?

Each year, approximately 465,000 amputations occur in the United States, showing how frequently devastating incidents lead to permanent, life-changing injuries. In a serious accident, a limb may be caught or crushed, causing an immediate amputation or inflicting such extensive damage that amputation is the only medical option.

Some of the most common amputation causes include:

  • Medical malpractice. Specific medical errors may result in amputation. For example, physicians may fail to provide the accepted standard of care for health conditions, such as an infection. This can cause significant and possibly irreparable damage to a limb, necessitating full or partial amputation.
  • Work accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace accidents accounted for 2,424 amputations in 2023. Manufacturing jobs had the highest rates of amputation injuries, at 1,349. However, workers in retail, oil and gas extraction, construction, and transportation industries are also at risk. Often, these work injuries occur because company owners and/or operators fail to detect or correct unsafe conditions. However, defective equipment may also cause injuries that require an amputation.
  • Motor vehicle crashes. Blunt force trauma or burn injuries sustained during car, truck, and motorcycle accidents may require doctors to amputate limbs. Cyclists and pedestrians can also suffer loss of limb after colliding with vehicles.
  • Product defects. Many types of defective products can carry a risk of amputation. Often, these products are more dangerous for children whose smaller fingers and limbs may become caught more easily than an adult’s.
What Are Common Causes of Amputation Injuries?

What Are The Costs Of Amputation Injuries?

Amputation imposes enormous financial and emotional costs on victims and their families. In addition to the initial costs of medical treatments, amputees often require many services and resources that can include:

  • Prosthetic limbs. A prosthetic limb can significantly improve one’s quality of life following an amputation injury. However, prostheses are expensive, since they must be custom-made and require physical therapy as victims adapt to an artificial limb. Additionally, prosthetic limbs must be upgraded and replaced regularly.
  • Rehabilitation services. After losing one or more limbs, rehabilitation is almost always a necessity. Victims may need rehabilitation services to learn how to cope with their injuries, perform daily tasks, or adapt to a new job.
  • Home modifications. In some cases, accident victims may need to make modifications to their homes. For example, modified railings and ramps can help amputees move up and down staircases. Home modifications can be costly, in some cases costing tens of thousands of dollars.
  • Therapy. Many amputees experience depression, anxiety, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to an amputation. Coping with psychological trauma may require ongoing therapy and psychiatric services.
  • Pain treatment and medications. Depending on the circumstances, victims may require pain management therapies and/or medications. Additionally, amputations may cause “phantom” pain, a condition where amputees feel painful sensations in the amputated limb or limbs, requiring ongoing treatment.

The loss of one or more limbs may also make finding or returning to work difficult or impossible, causing wage loss and financial difficulty.

To secure maximum compensation for your amputation injury, call the DC amputation lawyers of Regan Zambri Long for a no-obligation, free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amputation Injuries

What Are the Different Types of Amputation?

An amputation is a surgery that removes either part of or all of a limb. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the most common types of amputations include:

  • Below-knee amputation, where the lower leg, foot, and/or toes are removed
  • Above-knee amputation, where part of the thigh and knee are removed, as well as the shin, foot, and toes
  • Arm amputation
  • Hand amputation, where part of or all of the hand is removed
  • Finger amputation
  • Foot amputation, where part of or all of the foot is amputated
  • Toe amputation

If I Lost a Limb at Work, Can I Be Compensated?

If you suffered a catastrophic injury at work, then you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation benefits will pay for any medical treatment and supplies you need for your amputation injury. This includes:

  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Prosthetic devices
  • Adaptive medical devices

If you are unable to work after the accident, you will receive temporary or permanent disability benefits. These benefits are meant to pay a portion of your wages as you recover from your accident. Depending on the limb that was lost, you will receive specific loss benefits.

If a third party caused your traumatic amputation, you can also file a third-party claim against that individual or business. It’s best to speak with experienced amputation injury attorneys to help you with your claim.

How Can a DC Amputation Lawyer Help My Case?

If someone’s reckless or careless actions caused you to lose a limb, you have the right to file an amputation injury lawsuit against that individual or business. However, catastrophic injury cases are always complex. And the last thing you need during a time when you should be concentrating on the recovery process is to worry about the expenses.

By hiring a loss-of-limb injury lawyer in Washington, DC, you will have someone to help you get the compensation you deserve. Regan Zambri Long will:

  • Gather the evidence needed to prove who caused your accident.
  • Speak with experts and witnesses.
  • Estimate the value of your case.
  • Negotiate with the insurance company.
  • Take your case to trial.

What Happens if an Amputation Injury Results in Death?

If the victim of a wrongful amputation injury dies due to their injuries or an infection following the accident, the family of the deceased may be entitled to a If the victim of a wrongful amputation injury dies due to their injuries or an infection following the accident, the family of the deceased may be entitled to a wrongful death claim.

These claims provide compensation for things like funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress. The wrongful death lawyers of Regan Zambri Long can help your family navigate this challenging time.

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