Amputation Negligence Claims

Losing a limb will always be difficult, but learning that your amputation was caused by avoidable medical errors can be extremely hard to come to terms with.

Our medical negligence solicitors are here to help if you’ve had a limb amputated as a result of negligent treatment. We can help if you’ve had to have an amputation because of:

Misdiagnosis of cancer
Incorrect care of diabetes
Untreated/mistreated infections
Surgical errors

Making a compensation claim can help make your life easier by paying for private medical treatment and by funding household adaptations, prosthetics and care for the psychological effects of your injuries.

Our lawyers have helped thousands of medical negligence victims to get the compensation they deserve. We accept cases on a No Win No Fee basis* which means you don’t have to pay anything up-front and you won’t be out of pocket if your claim is unsuccessful. You can also be reassured that we’ll work tirelessly to reach the best outcome for you.

For a free initial consultation about making an amputation negligence claim, call us today on 0800 121 6567 or contact us online and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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How Can Medical Negligence Result In An Amputation?

Amputations can be performed for a number of medical reasons, 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 amputating 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 wrong limb

Our medical negligence lawyers are here to secure compensation and get you answers and apologies. Contact us today to find out more about making a claim on 0800 121 6567.

What Can Compensation Pay For?

Compensation can be used to make everyday life easier, helping you maintain your independence and allowing you to make the best recovery possible. In cases were a leg or arm has been amputated, compensation often pays for advanced prosthetics…

… which can enable you to be as independent as possible. Prosthetic limbs can be very expensive and will require a number of meetings with a prosthetic consultant who’ll make sure that your leg is properly fitted and who’ll train you how to walk with the device. By making a claim for 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

We can also help get you early compensation payments, while your claim is ongoing, if the medical professional or organisation responsible for your negligent care accepts responsibility. These interim payments can help pay for private healthcare before your claim settles and can cover any expenses you incur travelling to medical appointments and by having time off work.

To find out more about making a claim, contact us today on 0800 121 6567.

How Much Compensation Can I Expect?

Each amputation negligence claim we handle is different and every person who has experienced an amputation will face their own unique challenges. The amount of compensation you’ll receive 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 estimate figure after we’ve examined your case.

There are three main amputation types and each one presents its own set of 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 your reduced ability to grasp and can be used to pay for reconstructive surgery of the muscle.

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