Head, Spinal Cord & Other Serious Injury Claims 

Amputation Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

An injury that results in amputation or the loss of a limb can have a serious impact on your quality of life. Our specialist solicitors have years of experience of helping people who have lost a limb to claim compensation, but we can also help you adjust to your new circumstances following limb-loss or amputation.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your amputation injury claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to an amputation, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Amputation Injury Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

It’s hard to know where to turn when you or someone close to you has suffered a serious injury that has resulted in amputation. It’s a traumatic experience, and there can be a great deal of readjustment required while you rebuild your life in your new found situation.

Depending on the nature of the amputation you have suffered you may be unable to work or have had to change your job. Your may also require:

  • Extensive rehabilitation or retraining
  • Sophisticated and expensive prosthesis
  • An adapted property
  • Specialist aids and equipment
  • Care support and other household assistance
  • Private medical treatment and therapies

With long experience of handling compensation claims for clients who have suffered amputations, Irwin Mitchell has an outstanding track record in securing the best specialist advice in all of these areas. We will also work to secure interim payments of compensation to fund your needs while we progress your claim.

We balance the delicate handling of a traumatic event with a proactive approach to the many practicalities people face after an accident resulting in amputation. Throughout your amputation claim, we'll support and help you as you adjust.

Our specialist team of lawyers will provide you with effective legal advice as well as the support and guidance necessary to begin your rehabilitation.

We will concentrate all of our efforts on securing the very best outcome for you following your injury, and for your claim itself.

Proven Expertise In Amputation Claims

As members of the Limbloss Legal Panel, our solicitors have considerable experience, working on behalf of people who have suffered from amputations and other catastrophic injuries.

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in amputation claims.

Our pioneering service for clients with severe injuries was recognised with a Rehabilitation First Award in 2008.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your amputation injury claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.



£140,000 Awarded Following Car Accident In Portugal

Our client (aged in her 80’s at the time of the accident) was a passenger in a car being driven in Portugal with her husband. While travelling back from their home, the driver lost control of the vehicle which came off the road and turned over. On impact the door of the vehicle opened and our client’s arm was dragged along the road. She sustained a serious injury to her left arm which subsequently had to be amputated. Our client also suffered other injuries including psychological injuries.

As the driver of the vehicle was domiciled in England, the claim could be brought in the England. This was significant as we were able to obtain English levels of damages for our client and these were significantly higher than what would have been awarded by the Portuguese Courts.

It was concluded that the driver negligently lost control of his vehicle and a compensation claim was proceeded against the insurers of the driver who settled out of court.

£140,000 in compensation was recovered for injury and consequent financial loss and expense.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.



Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice.about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process.You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way. 

Awards and accreditations

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