Amputation Lawyer in New Orleans

We’ve Won Over $1 Billion for Injured Louisiana Clients

Limb loss changes everything. The medical bills start immediately, the lifetime costs are staggering, and the insurance process is designed to pay as little as possible. At Clayton, Frugé & Ward, we handle amputation and crush injury cases for New Orleans residents and those injured across the greater New Orleans area. 

We know what full recovery can cost, and we build every case around that number.

Our attorneys have recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for injured Louisiana clients, including landmark results of $411 million, $171 million, $117 million, and $75 million. That track record reflects our willingness to take on major corporations and insurers, take cases to trial, and fight for outcomes that align with the evidence.

If you or someone you love has suffered an amputation or crush injury in New Orleans, contact us for a free consultation. We don’t charge fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call (225) 209-9943 to speak with our team.

Why New Orleans Amputation Victims Choose Clayton, Frugé & Ward

We’re recognized across Louisiana as tenacious trial lawyers who advocate unreservedly for our clients’ rights. We take cases other firms turn away, applying the investigative resources and litigation strategy required to succeed in complex, high-stakes claims. When the defendant is a corporation with deep pockets and aggressive defense counsel, that distinction matters.

Our team includes attorneys with diverse legal and cultural backgrounds that reflect Louisiana’s communities, including New Orleans. Civil trials here are decided by local juries, and our genuine community roots shape how we present a case in that courtroom. Beyond legal strategy, we provide real guidance and support throughout the process because life-altering injuries demand more than legal paperwork.

Common Causes of Amputation & Crush Injuries in New Orleans

Traumatic amputations occur when a limb is severed or so severely damaged in an accident that it can’t be saved. Surgical amputations follow injuries that cause vascular damage, infection, or irreparable tissue loss. Crush injuries, where extreme force compresses a limb, frequently precede amputation and are among the most devastating outcomes of serious accidents.

Accidents that commonly lead to amputation or crush injuries include:

• Workplace machinery accidents in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing
• Industrial and port operations involving New Orleans’ significant petrochemical, maritime, and offshore sectors
• Vehicle crashes including car, truck, and motorcycle collisions where high-impact forces cause immediate limb loss
• Boating and propeller injuries on Louisiana’s waterways
• Defective machinery and equipment including faulty guards, vehicle components, and industrial tools
• Explosions and fires in industrial or commercial settings

Who Is Legally Responsible for an Amputation Injury

Identifying every liable party is one of the most consequential steps in an amputation case. The lifetime cost of limb loss often exceeds what a single defendant can cover, so thorough investigation isn’t optional. We examine every angle of causation before a claim is filed.

Responsible parties can include employers who failed to maintain safe conditions or equipment, manufacturers of defective machinery or vehicle components, and property owners whose dangerous premises caused the injury. In maritime and offshore contexts, Jones Act and general maritime law govern injured workers’ claims, and liability may extend to vessel owners and operators. Our record includes multi-hundred-million-dollar verdicts against large corporate defendants, and that experience applies directly when going up against insurers and defense teams that expect plaintiffs to accept less.

Damages Available to New Orleans Amputation Victims

We evaluate the full lifetime impact of an amputation injury to help any resolution reflect what our client may actually face. That means working with medical professionals, life care planners, and economic consultants to document long-term needs as credible, specific evidence rather than estimates an insurer can easily dispute.

Recoverable damages in a New Orleans amputation case include:

• Past and future medical expenses, including surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing treatment
• Prosthetics and future replacements, which can reach into the millions over a lifetime for younger amputees
• Physical and occupational therapy, home and vehicle modifications, assistive devices, and in-home care
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity, accounting for what the victim can no longer earn over their career
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium for family members affected by the injury

Louisiana doesn’t cap personal injury damages in amputation cases arising from negligence. The $500,000 cap applies to medical malpractice claims only. Insurance companies routinely treat these cases as straightforward medical-expense files. A detailed life care plan built with qualified consultants counters that approach and documents the scope of long-term losses.

Louisiana Law & the Filing Deadline for New Orleans Claims

For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana law gives personal injury claimants two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. For injuries before that date, the deadline is one year. Some claims against government entities carry even shorter notice and filing requirements, so early action is important.

Louisiana’s comparative fault rule allows recovery when the injured party shares some fault. Compensation is reduced by the claimant’s percentage of fault, and insurers routinely attempt to push that figure as high as possible. Civil personal injury claims from New Orleans accidents are typically filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Physical evidence, including accident scenes, equipment, and surveillance footage, can disappear quickly. The sooner we’re involved, the more we can do to preserve it.

Talk to a New Orleans Amputation Lawyer at No Cost

Amputation and crush injuries demand a firm prepared to fight for compensation supported by the evidence. Clayton, Frugé & Ward serves New Orleans and communities throughout Louisiana. Consultations are free, and we don’t collect fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (225) 209-9943 today to speak with our team about your case.