Losing a Finger or Hand in a Work Accident

 Posted on April 25, 2025 in Workers' Compensation

Suffering the loss of a finger or hand in a workplace accident is one of the most serious and life-changing injuries a person can experience. These injuries often affect every aspect of a person’s life, from their physical ability to work and take care of themselves, to their long-term emotional and financial well-being.

If this has happened to you or someone you care about, it is important to understand your rights under California’s workers’ compensation system — and why working with an experienced Gilroy workers’ compensation lawyer can help ensure you receive the full benefits you are entitled to.

The Long-Term Impact of Losing a Hand or Finger

Your hands are essential to nearly everything you do. After an amputation or serious injury to a hand or finger, even simple daily tasks can become difficult or impossible. Many injured workers face ongoing challenges such as limited range of motion, permanent loss of function, or the inability to return to their prior job. Beyond the physical effects, these injuries often result in emotional distress, depression, and anxiety. Financial pressure can mount as medical bills increase and earning potential decreases.

Even with access to prosthetics and therapy, many people struggle with the reality that their body — and their career — may never be the same again.

What Workers’ Compensation Covers in California

California law provides workers’ compensation benefits to help injured workers cover the cost of medical treatment and replace lost income. If you have lost a finger or hand in a work-related accident, you may be eligible for:

• Medical care, including surgeries, prosthetics, and therapy
• Temporary disability payments while you recover
• Permanent disability benefits based on your injury’s severity
• Support for job retraining if you cannot return to your previous line of work.

The value and length of your benefits can vary depending on the type of work you did before the injury, the extent of your physical limitations, and whether you are able to return to any kind of employment in the future.

How a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help with Your Claim

Insurance companies are not always eager to pay full compensation, especially in cases involving serious, permanent injuries. They may dispute the severity of your condition, delay treatment approvals, or offer a settlement that is far less than you deserve. That is where a workers’ compensation attorney makes a critical difference.

At our firm, our current legal team has more than two decades of combined experience focused exclusively on workers’ compensation claims. We know how to present strong medical evidence, challenge low disability ratings, and fight for every dollar our clients are entitled to.

Contact a Gilroy, CA Workers’ Comp Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has lost a finger or hand in a workplace accident, call Cramer + Martinez at 408-848-1113 to schedule your free consultation with our Morgan Hill, CA workers’ compensation attorneys. We offer contingency fee billing, so you do not pay unless we win your case. Let our experience and personal attention help you secure the future you deserve.