Serving amputation victims
in Durham and across NC
Losing a limb changes everything. Our Durham amputation injury lawyers pursue the full, long-term money you need for care, recovery, and the life ahead.
There’s no getting around it—losing a limb changes everything. The way you move through your day, how you make a living, even how you feel in your own skin. For our clients here in Durham, the shift is sudden and overwhelming.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we don’t pretend there’s an easy fix. But we do know this: with the right support, people rebuild. We’ve walked beside clients after catastrophic injuries, and we’ve seen them fight their way back to independence. Our job as injury attorneys is to make sure the legal system supports that journey, not stands in the way of it.
If you or someone close to you has faced amputation after an accident, we’re here to help you move forward, not just with the law, but with your life.
Some people lose a limb at the scene of a crash or a worksite injury. Others go through surgery days or weeks later, after the damage becomes too much to repair. Either way, it’s a hard road. We’ve represented people who’ve had to learn to walk again, figure out new careers, or live with chronic pain they didn’t ask for.
That’s why these cases need more than a standard legal approach. They need attorneys who understand how much is on the line—physically, emotionally, and financially.
In our work as Durham personal injury lawyers, we’ve seen a wide range of injuries. Everyone is different. But most fall into one of these categories:
Where the amputation happens—and how much is gone—can shape everything from rehab to prosthetics to whether someone can live on their own again. That’s not just a medical issue. It’s a legal one, too.
We’ve handled amputation cases across North Carolina, and while no two are the same, we see certain causes come up again and again.
Factories, plants, and job sites in Durham all have one thing in common: powerful equipment. When something goes wrong—when safety guards fail or machines are rushed—people get hurt. We’ve seen arms caught in rollers, fingers lost to saws. Sometimes in a split second.
We’ve worked on car accident cases where the damage was so severe that amputation was the only option. Motorcycles, trucks, and even regular sedans can do massive damage in a high-speed collision. Bones crush. Blood supply is cut off. And in the worst cases, we’ve seen these crashes lead not just to limb loss, but to wrongful death.
Some of the hardest cases are the ones that didn’t have to happen. A missed infection, a delayed diagnosis, a surgery that went wrong—those mistakes can cost someone an arm, a leg, or more. And they’re preventable.
Falls. Collapses. Equipment that was never maintained. We’ve helped workers who were doing everything right, and still ended up with permanent disability after a day on the job. In many cases, those injuries result in permanent damage or the loss of a limb.
No one plans for an injury this serious, and when it happens, the impact ripples through every part of life. That’s why holding the at-fault party accountable matters just as much as healing does.
When you’ve suffered a life-changing injury, the law should help put things back together, not leave you stuck with the bill. That’s where we come in.
Our Durham personal injury lawyers build amputation cases with one goal: making sure the full weight of what you’ve lost—and what you’ll need to move forward—is reflected in the result.
What we help you recover:
We make sure no part of your recovery is overlooked or minimized. You only get one shot at this, so we make it count.
Not every law firm in North Carolina knows how to handle a catastrophic injury like amputation. But we’ve done it—and we know what it takes.
We bring in the right people: doctors, rehab experts, life planners, and economists. Together, we paint a full picture of what this injury has cost you—and what it’ll keep costing.
After working with catastrophic injury victims for years, we’ve built relationships with some of the best prosthetic and rehab providers around. That helps our clients heal—and gives us what we need to fight for maximum compensation.
North Carolina’s contributory negligence laws are harsh. If they can pin even 1% of the blame on you, they might try to deny your claim entirely. We know how insurance lawyers think—and we prepare every case to shut that down before it starts.
The laws around injury claims in North Carolina can be tough to navigate, and for amputation victims, a few key rules can make or break a case.
We guide every client through these laws from day one, making sure they understand their rights and what’s at stake.
In most cases, you have up to three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina. While claims may begin with the insurance company, that legal deadline protects your right to take the case to court if needed.
North Carolina still follows the old contributory negligence rule. If you’re found even 1% at fault for the accident, you could be barred from recovering anything. It’s harsh, and it makes building a solid case from the start absolutely critical.
If your amputation happened on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation, which provides medical benefits and partial lost income, regardless of who caused the accident. But that’s not always the end of the story. If someone outside your company played a role, we may be able to file an additional claim for more complete compensation.
These laws can feel stacked against you, but they don’t have to be. With the right legal team in your corner, you can level the playing field and protect your future.
When you’re living with the reality of an amputation, the lawyer you hire needs to understand what you’re actually going through, not just what the case is worth on paper.
Here’s why people across Durham trust us with some of the most serious injury cases they’ll ever face:
We’re not here to rush you or talk over you. We’re here to guide you through this and make sure your case gets the time and care it deserves.
Losing a limb doesn’t just stop you in your tracks—it drops you into a whole new life you never asked for. One filled with doctor visits, financial strain, and hard, quiet moments most people don’t see. We’ve met clients in that place, and we know how heavy it can be.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC in North Carolina, we don’t rush you through it. We take the time to understand exactly what this injury has changed, what it’s taken, and what you’ll need to move forward. That’s how we build cases that reflect the full reality of what you’re living with—not just what shows up in the paperwork.
If you’re ready to find out what your options are, reach out to us. There’s no cost to talk things through, and no pressure to decide anything on the spot.
You may be entitled to recover the full scope of what this injury has taken from you—medical expenses, prosthetics, rehabilitation, lost income, home and vehicle modifications, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma. If the accident involved gross negligence, punitive damages may also be on the table.
Most amputation injury cases take somewhere between one and three years. We move as quickly as possible—but we don’t cut corners. Rushing things before we understand your long-term medical needs could leave you with less than you deserve.
You likely qualify for workers’ comp, which helps cover medical costs and a portion of your pay. But we also look deeper. If someone other than your employer contributed to what happened, like a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, you may have a separate claim with far more support than workers’ comp alone can offer.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
