Amputation compensation claims

Accidents and negligence which commonly lead to amputation personal injury claims include:

• road accident collisions (RTAs), involving cars, motorbikes, cyclists and pedestrians;
• construction and building site accidents;
• factory, warehouse and workshop injury from unguarded machinery;
• farm and agricultural accidents with vehicles, machinery and chainsaws;
• electrocution and burns;
• military accidents (e.g. from explosives);
• gunshot wounds and criminal injury.

Types of medical mistakes that lead to amputation negligence claims include:

• failure to risk assess and manage for patients with diabetes;
• delay or failure to diagnose and treat foot injuries and conditions, such as ulcers, lacerations and Charcot foot;
• failure to diagnose and properly treat infection and sepsis;
• delay or failure to diagnose and treat signs of peripheral ischaemia;
• delay or failure to manage, diagnose and/or treat venous thromboembolism (VTE, DVT, blood clots, thrombosis) and coagulation problems;  
• medication errors;
• delay or failure to diagnose cancer;
• errors in surgical or post-operative care.

The timescale varies depending on the complexity of the case, the extent of medical evidence needed, and whether liability is disputed. We will keep you updated throughout the process.

Depending on the individual’s injury, needs and circumstances, they may receive compensation for:

• pain and suffering and disability;
• specialist prosthetics (artificial limbs, hands, feet);
• private medical and surgical treatment and rehabilitation;
• costs of therapies,
• adapted vehicles and other types of specialist equipment;
• necessary home adaptations;
• psychological counselling;
• cost of care and domestic assistance;
• loss of earnings and pension;
• private medical treatment.

Yes. Where an accident or negligent medical care leaves you at risk of needing an amputation in the future, there are two ways your settlement can protect you.

For some clients, we may recommend a final settlement, which provides full compensation for the current injury, including the future risk of amputation. This option is often preferred by those who want closure and certainty by resolving their claim in one settlement.

For others particularly where the risk of a future amputation would significantly increase their disability—we may recommend pursuing a provisional damages order. This type of settlement compensates for your current injury now, but also preserves your right to return to court for further compensation if the amputation does become necessary. That way, the full impact of the additional disability and your future needs can be properly assessed and compensated at that time.

We will always discuss both options with you and provide tailored advice so that your compensation is secured in the way that best suits your individual needs and preferences.