This is the third in a series of articles addressing hand injuries. Another often-encountered injury in a personal injury setting is the partial amputation of a finger. For the most part, we encounter partial amputations in a production line setting, so that is a workers’ compensation matter with a products liability aspect or strictly a products liability claim as a result of a product used at home that is defective, such as an unguarded mechanical saw or a food processor.
In almost every instance, the defendant in the action will downplay the significance of a partial amputation; however, the plaintiff’s attorney needs to understand that a partial amputation can be a devastating injury and could result in a large case.
