Amputation claims are among the most significant personal injury claims we handle, and among the most important to approach carefully. The immediate injury is only part of what the claim needs to cover, prosthetics, rehabilitation, home adaptations, and often a change in occupation all follow.
We work with medical and rehabilitation experts from an early stage, and where liability is accepted, we look at interim payments so support doesn't wait for the claim to conclude.
What kinds of amputation claim do we handle?
Workplace amputation injuries
Including machinery and industrial accidents.
Road traffic accidents
Including motorcycle and vehicle collisions.
Medical negligence resulting in amputation
Where a delay or error in treatment contributed.
Agricultural and industrial accidents
Involving machinery or equipment failure.
Claims involving prosthetics and ongoing rehabilitation needs
Prosthetics need replacing over a lifetime, and a claim should reflect that.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally rather than removing the claim. Given what's typically at stake, it's rarely a reason to hold back from asking.
What you could receive
Amputation claims cover general damages for the injury and its life-changing effect, and special damages, which are usually substantial: prosthetics and their ongoing replacement, home and vehicle adaptations, care and case management, rehabilitation, and loss of earnings where a return to previous work isn't possible.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.