The woman cut off her hand with the saw, according to authorities (file picture). Authorities say a Slovenian woman who deliberately cut off her hand with a circular saw to collect insurance money faces up to eight years in jail. The unidentified woman claimed she had been cutting tree branches when she severed her left hand just above the wrist. Officials say family members left the severed hand behind rather than bring it to the hospital to ensure the disability was permanent. Police say the incident happened earlier this year after the family had signed insurance contracts with five different insurance companies.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 17:26 UTC