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Working in construction, mining or in a factory can be dangerous, particularly so if the proper safety precautions are not taken. Even when they are, accidents can still happen.

Amputation following an accident at work

Accidents in the workplace can leave people with serious injuries, where amputation is the only option. There are many ways in which injuries caused in a workplace can lead to an amputation.

Amputations following an accident at work can happen as the result of;

  • loss of blood to a limb,
  • serious infection,
  • crushing injuries,
  • severing injuries,
  • chemical burns.

 

Traumatic amputation

A traumatic amputation can occur through accidents at work where the limb or body part gets trapped in moving machinery. Modern medicine does mean that amputations can often be avoided however there are still many incidents in the workplace when an accident leads to a necessary amputation.

An amputation may be necessary when a limb or body part is trapped in, crushed in or stuck underneath heavy machinery or when a heavy object falls onto a person. When the limb is too crushed to be reconstructed then an amputation is often the only way to ensure recovery.

Some workplace accidents include explosions caused by unsafe handling of unstable materials. These accidents can result in traumatic amputations but more often serious burns. Burns can lead to an amputation if they restrict blood flow to the limb allowing it to die or causing serious infection.

Starting your amputation from work accidents claim

Losing a limb is always life-changing, affecting mobility, independence and limiting the ability to go back to work. If you have had to undergo an amputation as a result of an accident at work, then there is a significant chance that you are unable to return to the same area of work as before the accident. Claiming compensation following an accident at work may not help you regain your former life in full, but it can help you regain your independence and help you and your family adjust to lifestyle changes as a result of the accident.

We use our specialist amputation claims experience to improve our client’s lives after an amputation. We ensure that our clients get the maximum compensation possible whilst also facilitating their access to appropriate and effective rehabilitation options. Tailoring your compensation claim to your specific needs is our aim, to help you get your life back.

Why choose Boyes Turner?

Our experience of supporting workplace amputation injury claims goes back more than 30 years. In that time, our legal experts have gone the extra mile to secure compensation for those who both need and deserve it.

Workplace amputation compensation should reflect not only the long-term impact of your injuries, but any rehabilitation and support you need going forward. Our team of solicitors are recognised for their skills and expertise within the industry. But we also have strong links with charities and support groups who can help you too.

  • We are nationally acclaimed major trauma lawyers. We are recognised as leading experts by Chambers Directory and Legal 500.
  • Our award-winning solicitors are accredited for our expertise by the Law Society, AvMA and APIL. We secure maximum compensation settlements for our clients which make the best provision for their current and future needs.
  • We have an extensive and highly experienced personal injury team with proven skills to succeed in high-value, complex claims involving serious injury and severe physical and psychological injury.
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Meet your specialist team

Our specialist Workplace amputation injury claims & compensation team are considered leaders in the field and have a significant amount of expertise.
Kim Milan

Kim Milan

Senior Partner

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Claire Roantree

Partner

Martin Anderson

Martin Anderson

Associate Solicitor

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Beth Hatton

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Roshni Patel

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Kim at Boyes Turner was recommended to me after I had received ineffective service from another company. From the outset, Kim has been professional, reassuring and supportive. I have always had faith in her ability to get the best outcome, not only financially, but also in helping my rehabilitation from a traumatic brain injury. She is friendly and empathetic, with unquestionable professional integrity. She was quick to grasp the important issues in my case, was meticulous in her investigating the details and analysing them, realistic in what the outcomes were likely to be and achieved a successful outcome.

I would not hesitate in recommending her and Boyes Turner.

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Almost 5 years ago my sons suffered a life changing brain injury accident. A new life for everyone, so many unknowns so many difficult decisions. I met Claire and the team shortly after the accident. So many questions answered but more than that, amazing lovely people. Claire has been guiding me and the family throughout this ordeal with such compassion, there every time I needed her we couldn’t of asked for a nicer person. I have met many others with in Boyes Turner and all have been genuine lovely people, I’m now working with Ruth and Lindsay from the court of protection. Again, I can't say enough about them amazing lovely people. They truly do won't the best for my son and they did and continue to do so.

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Claire is exceptionally knowledgeable in the personal injury legal domain, especially in the specific area of my injury. From our very first conversation, she was clear in explaining the potential different routes that the process could take and provided me with expectations of what I could expect along the journey.

She ensured that all bases were covered, organising meetings, discussions and necessary specialist appointments, in order to bring together the case and take it forward. Claire was then able to use her extensive pool of contacts, to appoint an "area leading" barrister, to represent me.

Overall, I was very pleased with appointing Claire and Boyes Turner to act as my solicitor for the legal claim that I pursued. Thank you for all of your support.

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I approached Claire Roantree of Boyes Turner in regards to making a claim about a workplace burns injury. It was something that had scarred me physically and mentally and taken a huge toll on the lives of me and my family. Claire wasted no time in finding out what happened and made sure I was treated by known experts and quickly finding an answer to my burns scarring and how I could be treated to help manage my pain. Claire also helped me by appointing a psychiatrist to understand my situation and help me cope with post traumatic stress disorder. As well as taking as much stress of the claim away, she was thorough in every situation, making sure I had the best possible claim, and handled it all expertly, I am so very grateful to her and her team. They have helped guide my life back into a positive direction and I can't thank her enough!

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Excellent service from Claire and her team at all times. We were kept up to date at each stage of our claim. The outcome was much better than we expected and we would not hesitate to recommend Boyes Turner to family and friends.

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