Amputation Claims

An amputation is a devastating event that changes everything. Beyond the immediate physical trauma, it can lead to significant emotional distress, loss of independence, and substantial financial burdens. If your limb loss was caused by someone else's negligence, including medical negligence, or a serious accident, pursuing compensation can provide vital support for your recovery and future.

Contact our team to see if you can make an amputation claim. We can accept no win no fee amputation cases. We’ll tell you if you’re eligible for a no win no fee agreement when we first meet with you.

Common causes of amputation

Medical negligence

Amputations can be performed for a wide range of different medical reasons. It’s normally when a limb has been badly injured in an accident or when the area has a serious infection. However, sometimes you may need a limb amputated because a medical professional didn’t treat a pre-existing condition or injury correctly.

We can help you if you’ve had to have a limb amputated because of the following negligent treatment:

Ischemia wasn’t diagnosed (reduced oxygen supply to the limbs)
Infected wound or laceration not diagnosed/treated correctly
Improper care of diabetes, resulting in complications (including diabetic foot ulcers)
Undiagnosed cancer in your limb
Misdiagnosis of meningitis
Nerve, muscle, or tendon damaged during surgery
Amputation of the wrong limb.

Serious accidents

Our specialist serious injury lawyers have extensive experience in handling complex amputation claims stemming from a variety of accidents, including:

Catastrophic road traffic accidents: This includes collisions involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, pedestrians, or cyclists, where the force of impact leads to severe limb trauma necessitating amputation. We understand the intricacies of accident reconstruction, liability, and the long-term impact of such injuries.
Severe workplace accidents: Whether it's due to machinery malfunctions, falls from height, industrial incidents, or inadequate safety protocols, workplace accidents can result in devastating limb injuries. We can help navigate workers' compensation claims alongside personal injury claims to ensure you receive comprehensive support.
Military accidents and injuries: Service members can sustain life-altering injuries, including amputations, during training, combat, or other service-related incidents. We're dedicated to assisting veterans and active personnel in pursuing claims for these unique and often complex circumstances.

We’ve specialist serious injury lawyers who can offer you expert help when making an amputation claim.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to manage your amputation claim?

Choosing the right legal partner for your amputation claim is crucial. At Irwin Mitchell, we offer unparalleled expertise and comprehensive support designed to secure the maximum compensation you deserve, and help you rebuild your life.

Unrivalled Expertise & Proven Results

Benefit from the UK's largest medical negligence team, offering an unrivalled depth of knowledge in complex amputation cases.

We have a proven track record, having helped thousands of amputees successfully claim compensation.

Our focus is on securing comprehensive compensation that covers private medical treatment, prosthetics, home adaptations, psychological support, and future care costs.

Holistic Support Beyond Legalities

Our unique team of Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators (trained medical specialists) work with you from day one to identify and secure vital support services, continuing even after your claim settles.

We make sure to use clear communication, avoiding legal jargon so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Our expert Court of Protection team can establish a Personal Injury Trust to safeguard your compensation and protect your state benefits.

Accessible & Client-Centric Service

With offices across the UK, we offer flexible meeting options – at your nearest office, a convenient location, or via phone/video calls – to suit your needs.

We are dedicated to providing a service that puts your needs first, making the legal process as smooth as possible during a challenging time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can compensation pay for?

Compensation can be used to make everyday life easier, helping you maintain your independence and make the best recovery possible.

In cases where a leg or arm has been amputated, compensation often pays for advanced prosthetics to enable you to be as independent as possible. Prosthetic limbs can be very expensive and will need several meetings with a prosthetic consultant. They’ll make sure that your leg is properly fitted and who’ll train you how to walk with the device.

By claiming compensation, you can often pay for better quality prosthetics than those available from the NHS.

Compensation can also be used to pay for:

Psychological help – getting used to life with a disability/prosthetic limb and support with phantom limb pain/sensation
Home visits from healthcare professionals
Physiotherapy
Financial implications – help with lost earnings, travel expenses to medical appointments etc
Adaptations to your home and vehicle
Specialist equipment – advice from an occupational therapist on what devices can help with everyday life.

How much compensation can I expect?

Each amputation negligence claim we handle is different, and every person who’s experienced an amputation will face their own unique challenges.

The amount of compensation you’ll get will depend upon your circumstances, ensuring that you have access to the care, support, and equipment you need.

It’s hard to predict exactly how much compensation you’ll be able to get, but we can provide an estimated figure after we’ve examined your case.

There are three main amputation types, and each one presents its own set of life challenges:

Leg and/or foot – This sort of amputation often requires a prosthetic or the use of a wheelchair. Compensation can be used to pay for physiotherapy to counter any muscle imbalances and to ensure that you get a high-quality prosthetic limb. Funds can also cover any loss of earnings that you might incur if you can no longer work or pursue the same job role.
Arm and/or hand – If your dominant hand is amputated, you can sometimes expect more compensation because this injury might be seen as more severe. This is due to the fact you’ll need to learn to write, carry and do tasks with your less dexterous hand. You might also need to adjust to using a prosthetic limb, which could hinder your ability to perform everyday tasks and your job role.
Toe or finger – Having a toe amputated can affect your balance, your ability to run or walk long distances and even your ability to stand for a prolonged amount of time. The amount of compensation you receive can be affected by which toe is amputated, as losing your big toe can have more serious effects. Finger and thumb amputations can require funds to compensate for your reduced ability to grasp and can be used to pay for reconstructive surgery of the muscle.

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