Amputation Compensation Claims

We understand how amputation can affect all aspects of your life. Our solicitors have years of experience helping people get the treatment and compensation they need to live as independently as possible.

Can I Make A Loss Of Limb Or Amputation Claim?

If you've suffered from a serious injury and needed surgical amputation you could claim compensation. We've helped many clients claim for amputations after being injured in:

Medical negligence accidents
Road traffic accidents
Workplace accidents
Military accidents.

Beyond compensation, we work with specialist prosthetics providers and rehabilitation experts who offer the latest developments in amputation treatment.

We’ll help you access the care and support you need to help adjust to life after the loss of a limb. You might need house adaptations to make things easier or advice on setting up a personal injury trust to protect your compensation - we can support you with whatever you need.

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Amputation Claim?

The majority of the amputation surgery claims we handle are made using No Win No Fee agreements. This means you won't pay anything upfront and you won't have to pay any legal fees if your claim isn't successful*.

How Long Do I Have To Make An Amputation Claim?

The time limit you have to make a claim will depend on a few different things. Everyone’s accident or illness is different but usually, you’ll have three years to make a claim. This changes if:

You’re claiming for your child who is under 18 – you can claim any time until they’re 18, then they can claim themselves until they turn 21
You’re claiming for someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to deal with their own claim – there’s no time limit
You’re the victim of a violent crime - you’ll have two years to make a claim
Your accident happened abroad - the time limit will depend on the laws of the country where it happened.

It’s best to contact as soon as possible after your accident so we can hear your story and help you make a claim if you need to. Call us on [response tap number] today.

How Much Amputation Compensation Can I Claim?

To work out how much compensation you’ll get, our team will work to understand exactly how your amputation has changed your life. We’ll look at things like how much pain you’ve gone through and if you can continue to work or not. We’ll also ask medical experts what medical treatments you’ll need to recover from your amputation, and how much they’re likely to cost.

Everyone’s circumstances are different, but we’ll make sure your compensation covers your needs so you can rest assured you and your family will be financially secure.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell?

Our serious injury lawyers have decades of experience in helping people claim compensation. We have specialist teams across the UK so we can help you wherever you’re based.

We understand how an amputation can affect all areas of your life so we’ll work to make sure your compensation meets all your needs. If your claim is successful, our asset management team can help you manage your compensation so you can get the most out of it.

We’re recognised by independent legal guides like Legal 500 as experts in serious injury claims. You’ll get tailored advice without the legal jargon and we’ll be available to answer any questions or talk about any concerns you have along the way.

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Cycling had a massive impact, both on my wife and the rest of my family."

Wyn, client

Client Story – Wyn Jenkins

Wyn is an ambassador for the Douglas Bader Foundation, a charity that helps people who have suffered limb loss. Together with two other amputee cyclists and someone who was paralysed on the left side of their body, he cycled the 105 mile Merlin Sportive with Team Bader in June 2015.

Cycling “had a massive impact, both on my wife and the rest of my family.” - Wyn Jenkins

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What Complications Are There?

Having a limb amputated can have a number of associated health effects, ranging from psychological problems to life-threatening issues. Physical complications could include:

Blood clots
Heart problems
Infections
Mobility
Phantom limb pains (where the nerve endings in the stump malfunction and send pain signals to the brain).

After having an amputation you might be struggling to adjust to your situation – the loss of a limb can have a huge psychological impact on people. You may suffer from depression or anxiety as a result of your amputation. Our solicitors have represented many people in your situation, securing successful outcomes that have helped them to improve their quality of life.

Learning to cope with an amputation, physically and mentally, is something we focus on when helping our clients. We’ll make sure that all of the effects of an amputation are considered when you claim compensation, helping you to access expert care including pain specialists, counsellors and physiotherapists.

What Support Will I Need After An Amputation?

It’s difficult to know where to turn when you or a loved one have been through an amputation. It’s a challenging and frustrating time, as simple tasks you once found easy become difficult or impossible. But there's a lot of help you could get, including:

Rehabilitation
Adaptations to your property
Specialist equipment
Care support and assistance
Private medical treatment and therapy
A prosthetic limb
Psychological support for dealing with limb loss
Help setting up a personal injury trust
Retraining if you are not able to return to the same job.

Our support and rehabilitation coordinators will work closely with you from the beginning of your amputation claim. They’ll make sure that you receive the care and support you need while you’re recovering from an amputation, putting you in contact with people who specialise in all areas of rehabilitation.

What Are The Different Types Of Amputation?

Our solicitors have experience helping people who've had a wide range of amputations, so we know what you’ll be going through and how to fight for the compensation and care you deserve.

There are three main amputation types each with their own challenges:

Leg and/or foot – It takes more energy to support yourself using a prosthetic so you’ll need a certain amount of strength before one can be fitted. If you’re not ready for a prosthetic yet, or you're unable to wear one, you’ll be taught to use a wheelchair. You’ll also have physiotherapy to help manage pain from using some muscles more than others. The location of your amputation (above or below knee) has an effect on the stump’s ability to bear weight.
Arm and/or hand – If you’ve had the hand you use most (your dominant hand) amputated you’ll have to learn to write, carry objects and do tasks with your other hand. You may also have to adjust to using a prosthetic limb for everyday jobs.
Toe or finger - Having a toe amputated can affect your balance and your ability to run or walk long distances (particularly when it’s the big toe). Finger and thumb amputations affect the ability to grasp, although surgical procedures can help reconstruct the missing muscle.

We’ve seen many of our clients make fantastic recoveries from amputations, like Wyn Jenkins who now regularly cycles 100 mile distances with an above-knee amputation.

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Amputation Compensation Claims

Can I Make A Loss Of Limb Or Amputation Claim?

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Amputation Claim?

How Long Do I Have To Make An Amputation Claim?

How Much Amputation Compensation Can I Claim?

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell?

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Amputation Compensation Claims - More Information

What’s The Process For Making A Claim?

How Can Irwin Mitchell Help?

What Are The Time Limits For Making An Amputation Claim?

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?

Meet Our Expert Amputation Solicitors

Client Story – Wyn Jenkins

Frequently Asked Questions

What Complications Are There?

What Support Will I Need After An Amputation?

What Are The Different Types Of Amputation?

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