Amputation claims lawyers - loss of limb compensation solicitors

What is amputation?

Amputation is the surgical removal of a body part, typically an extremity such as a limb, finger, or toe, due to injury, disease, or medical necessity. It is done to improve quality of life, treat a condition, or prevent further complications.

What is an amputation compensation claim?

An amputation compensation claim is a legal action taken by an individual who has undergone an amputation due to the negligence, wrongdoing, or fault of another party. It seeks financial compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial losses resulting from the amputation.

Why choose our amputation compensation claims solicitors?

Our expert amputation claim solicitors are highly experienced in amputation claims and understand exactly what is needed to build a successful claim. With specialist expertise in amputation claims and a proven track record in achieving compensation for our clients, our lawyers have access to many of the country’s top independent experts who can provide evidence for the claim.

If you would like to speak to one of our legal experts about an amputation compensation claim, contact our solicitors today on 0161 696 6235 or fill out our online enquiry form. With our team's recognition and expertise, including being a Legal Panel member for the Limbless Association, being awarded 'Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year' and being commended in The Times Best Law Firms, you can trust that your amputation claim is in capable hands.

Who can our amputation claims solicitors help?

Our amputation claims solicitors provide assistance to individuals who have undergone amputations due to accidents, medical negligence, or other circumstances where someone else is liable. We help amputees and their families seek compensation for their losses, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and ongoing care, aiming to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.

How we can help

As well as offering practical support and signposting for medical or health-related issues that you are having as a result of your amputation, we understand that it’s not simply a physical matter. Our amputation claim solicitors have worked with many people who have experienced loss of limbs after an accident or as a consequence of treatment, and we know that many people find it difficult to find the right support in other areas too.

We work closely with the Limbless Association who may also be able to provide support to you following your amputation, including introducing you to other amputees who can share their experiences with you. We are proud to support this charity who work tirelessly to support amputees and ensure that they do not have to cope alone with such a life-changing injury. We also have links with the Disabled Motoring charity, who may be able to assist you in returning to driving following your amputation, which can be a huge step in regaining some independence.

Post-amputation rehabilitation

If you have undergone an amputation, whether as a direct result of an accident or if an amputation has become necessary in the course of your medical treatment, we can assist you in securing the rehabilitation that you need to regain your quality of life. We work with rehabilitation, occupational therapy and prosthetics experts who can help you to adapt your lifestyle and potentially replace your lost limb with a prosthetic limb. Our experts have access to the most revolutionary and advanced prosthetics and treatments.

Following an amputation, you may find that you experience unexpected symptoms, such as phantom limb pain and infections, as well as difficulties with your mobility and daily activities. We can put you into contact with a rehabilitation case manager who can help you to arrange adaptations to your property, obtain specialist equipment, arrange care and assistance for you, assist you in returning to a job that you enjoy and help you to access psychological therapy, physiotherapy and prosthetics services.

What is the process for making an amputation claim?

It can sometimes be a daunting thought if you’re wondering how to make an amputation claim. However, our amputation claim solicitors are here to help you with every stage of the process and will always keep you updated about the progress of your claim.

Our solicitors are specialists in dealing with serious injury claims and have a great deal of experience in assisting clients with amputation compensation claims. We recognise that every case is different and will work out what is best for you in terms of your case and your rehabilitation, based on the particular circumstances of your case.

Initially, we will try to secure an admission of liability from the person or company responsible for your accident. If we are able to do this, we should also be able to secure funds from them to commence your rehabilitation at a very early stage. Even if liability for your accident is disputed by those responsible, if we believe that you have good prospects of establishing fault on their part at court, we will proceed to obtain the necessary medical evidence regardless of their position.

Once the necessary evidence has been obtained, which can take some considerable time in a case involving an amputation as there are likely to be numerous reports required, we will begin assessing the value of your claim and try to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Court proceedings can be commenced if the opponent refuses to settle the case, but most cases can be settled without the need to proceed all the way to a trial.

Whilst your case is ongoing, we can assist you with trying to secure interim payments to assist you financially whilst you are out of work and can also assist you with other matters such as securing the benefits that you may be entitled to. We have other departments who may be able to assist you, such as our employment team if you face any issues with your employer or our probate team, who can assist you in setting up a trust to ensure that you can continue to receive your benefits even after you have received your compensation.