Amputation Claims

Thank you so much for handling my case so well. You came to know us at a great time of sadness and you were so kind. We will always remember you as very professional but also very warm hearted.

Sylvia, Tamworth

Adjusting to life after an amputation can be daunting and can put an incredible strain on your relationships with family and friends. The realisation of your future following the amputation can be intimidating but we have a specialist team of amputation lawyers that can help you through this difficult period whilst taking care of the legal side of a compensation claim.

Our specialist team of lawyers will provide you with effective legal advice as well as the support and guidance necessary to begin your rehabilitation. We also have access to leading medical experts and our experience working with amputees enables us to understand and plan for some of the challenges and difficulties you may encounter.

Amputation care needs

We can also help you assess your care needs including identifying the right prosthesis, fitting the prosthesis, caring for the stump, dealing with mobility problems and anticipating complications. The level and duration of care will depend on the severity of the amputation and your ability to adapt and cope with the prosthesis. Equally the length of time over which help will be needed will vary from person to person with age and general health.

Types of Amputation Injury

Our specialist amputation lawyers can assist with many types of amputations including:

Lower Limb Amputations

  • Foot amputation including toe and at the ankle
  • Transtibial amputation (below the knee)
  • Knee disarticulation including Gritti-Stokes
  • Transfemoral amputation (above the knee)
  • Hip disarticulation (removal of the entire leg through the hip joint)
  • Hemipelvectomy (removal of part of the pelvis)

Upper Limb Amputations

  • Hand and partial-hand amputation including finger and digital amputation (tip/portion of the finger)
  • Wrist disarticulation
  • Transradial amputation (below the elbow including forearm)
  • Transhumeral amputation (above the elbow)
  • Shoulder disarticulation
  • Forequarter amputation (removal of shoulder blade and collar bone)

Amputation Claims Legal Advice

If you or a member of your family has suffered an amputation then you may be entitled to claim compensation.

It is vital that anyone who has an amputation is represented by a specialist amputation solicitor who can maximise the value of compensation. A specialist solicitor will ensure that the correct needs of anyone who has suffered serious injuries are accounted for in their compensation award.

Talk to an expert about making a claim

Call us on 0870 024 0558 or fill in our claim form and we will get back to you.

Make A Claim

If you would like us to provide you with advice with regard to your potential claim, please complete our brief claim form. We will reply to your enquiry within one working day.

Fill out our quick claim form

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If you would like to speak to someone directly about your claim, please call our friendly team on:

0870 024 0558

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