Amputation Claims

Every claim is different, so it’s hard for us to advise how long your claim will take without knowing specific details. When you tell us more about what happened to cause your amputation, we can offer more guidance on how long your claim will take.

We understand how important getting compensation can be because it’s used to fund the support you need. We’ll work quickly and efficiently to settle your claim.

We do accept no win no fee amputation claims, and we’ll let you know at your free consultation if we believe you’re eligible. 

There are other funding options available, and we’ll discuss all of these with you before we start your claim.

After you first contact us, we’ll arrange a free consultation where you can explain what’s happened to you to one of our specialist solicitors. We’ll advise you on if you can make a claim, what the next steps are, and what possible funding options are available.

If you decide to use our services, we’ll start by gathering evidence to build your case. This could be medical records or witness statements. We’ll also use independent medical experts who can advise us on the care you should have received and how your life will now be impacted.

We’ll then present your case to those responsible for your negligent amputation. If they accept fault, we’ll go to them with our compensation figure. If they also accept that, we’ll work to quickly settle your claim. We can try to get interim payments that can cover any medical expenses and loss of earnings. Any payments will be taken from your final compensation amount.

If they don’t accept fault or disagree with our compensation amount, we can take your claim to court to resolve it. We’ll always try to avoid going to court, but sometimes it’s the best option. Claims can still be settled out of court, even when a trial date is set. We’ll be by your side every step of the way.

The usual time limit for making an amputation claim is three years from the date of the negligent treatment. It can also be three years from the date you realised you received negligent treatment that resulted in your amputation.

There are some exceptions to this rule, these are:

• You’re claiming on behalf of a child – you’ve until they’re 18, and then they’ve got until their 21st birthday to claim

• Claiming on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity – there are no time limits in these circumstances.

If you’ve got any questions about time limits, our experts can advise you further.