Amputation claims from medical negligence
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Losing a limb is life-changing, affecting independence and daily activities. Amputees may face challenges with work, travel and home life, alongside phantom limb pain, psychological impacts and strain on family relationships. Compensation provides much needed funds for rehabilitation, prosthetics and peace of mind.
If your amputation was caused by poor medical care or a negligent accident we can help you claim the compensation you need to restore your independence through rehabilitation and prosthetics, specialist equipment and a suitably adapted home.
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Starting your amputation negligence compensation claim
For over 30 years, Boyes Turner’s amputation solicitors have guided amputee clients through the medical negligence claims process to secure maximum compensation and specialist support to help them regain their independence and rebuild their lives.
You can contact us for a free, no obligation, consultation. All of our consultations are with a specialist solicitor. We will talk with you about the circumstances and events leading up to your amputation and confirm that we are able to help you bring your claim.
During our initial discussion, we listen to you talk through the history and events leading up to your amputation and the consequences of your amputation to understand your situation and see how we can help. We will talk you through what to expect from the investigation and legal process and the possible timescales involved.
We will obtain expert evidence which supports your claim and then put your claim to the healthcare provider to give them a chance to take responsibility. If liability is accepted, we will obtain an immediate substantial interim payment to support your rehabilitation and to meet your ongoing needs. Your claim then continues as we put in place the evidence needed to ensure you receive full compensation to meet all your lifelong needs as a consequence of your amputation and to reduce the impact of your amputation on your life.
If liability is denied, we will start court proceedings and your claim will run through the court process for us to prove your claim and maximise your compensation settlement or award while seeking to resolve your claim as soon as possible.
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Amputation negligence claim FAQs
What is amputation negligence?
Limb loss and amputation is a risk associated with many health conditions, such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and severe infection or sepsis, but amputations and limb loss can often be avoided with appropriate medical care. Where delayed, insufficient or incorrect treatment results in amputation, the amputee may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim for compensation.
Amputation negligence claims aim to compensate the injured person for their injury and their financial losses, and provide for their needs arising from their negligently-caused disability. Rehabilitation after amputation often focusses on restoring mobility through bespoke prosthetics, specialist wheelchairs, adapted vehicles and home adaptations, but can also involve vocational rehabilitation, care and support, private medical or surgical treatment and therapies and psychological counselling. Compensation after amputation can also restore the amputee’s sense of inclusion and wellbeing by enabling them to participate fully in family life and providing safe, adaptable access to their former work, sports, and hobbies.
How do I know if I have an amputation claim?
You may have an amputation negligence claim if your amputation was caused, or made necessary, by avoidable mistakes or substandard medical care. In some cases, the healthcare provider may inform you that something went wrong; in others, you may simply have concerns about your treatment and want answers. Whatever your situation, our specialist solicitors can review your case in detail, investigate the care you received or circumstances of your accident and injury, and advise on your prospects of succeeding in your claim.
What types of medical mistakes lead to amputation negligence claims?
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.
What compensation can I receive in an amputation claim?
Our medical negligence amputation solicitors work closely with our clients and experts to ensure that each client recovers their full entitlement to compensation.
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, such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy (OT) or psychological counselling;
- 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;
- other costs and expenses arising from their disability, such as increased holiday costs.
In each case, the aim of the compensation is to put the injured person back in the position that they would have been in if the negligence hadn’t happened, in so far as money can.
In a medical negligence claim, the amount of compensation that an injured person receives depends on:
- the injury or disability that was caused by negligent care, and its severity;
- the cost of meeting the individual’s needs arising from that disability in the past, present and future, e.g. for care, home adaptations, therapies, and equipment;
- the financial losses that were caused by the injury, such as loss of earnings;
- how long it is expected that the person will have the need or suffer the loss.
Compensation settlements may also take into account serious risks to the case or complexities in the evidence which result in apportionments of liability at an earlier stage of the claim.
Can I get help with costs before my amputation case reaches a conclusion?
The sooner a client contacts us after receiving a diagnosis that they need an amputation, the sooner we can carry out the necessary investigation to prove the claim and request an interim (advance) payment.
We work hard to secure early admissions of liability. This enables us to obtain substantial interim payments to begin easing the financial hardship which often follows a devastating injury.
We use interim payments to make a real difference to the injured person and their family by getting care, rehabilitation, and therapies underway as soon as possible.
By understanding and targeting provision for our clients’ needs early in the claims process, we help restore our clients’ mobility, independence, and ability to participate fully in family and social life, long before the claim has concluded.
Am I protected if I am at risk of a future amputation?
Where our client is injured as a result of negligent medical care but also has an increased risk of needing an amputation in future, their settlement can provide full compensation for the current injury including the future risk. This type of settlement is beneficial for clients who prefer to conclude their claim in one settlement, and for those who prefer a final settlement which provides closure.
For some clients who have a significant risk of amputation in future which, if it occurred, would significantly increase their disability, we may recommend that their settlement initially compensates their current injury, retaining their right to claim further compensation if the future amputation is needed, via a ‘provisional damages’ order.
A provisional damages claim allows the injured person to return to court for more compensation if they suffer a specific deterioration in their condition in future, such as the need for an amputation. A provisional damages settlement means that if the specified deterioration occurs, such as the later amputation, the impact of that additional disability and the client’s additional needs can be fully assessed with certainty at that time, ensuring that the new disability is properly compensated.
We advise each client about their settlement options and discuss with them our recommendations to ensure that they receive their compensation in the way that best suits their needs and preferences.
How long do I have to make an amputation claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your amputation, or from the date you first became aware that negligent care may have caused your amputation, to start a claim. There are different rules for children and for those who lack mental capacity. Other issues may also be relevant, such as whether your amputation is a result of a breach of contract or injury associated with air or boat travel. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to allow a review of your circumstances and confirm the time limits that apply to your case.
How long does an amputation negligence claim take?
The length of an amputation negligence claim can vary depending on the complexity of the case and number of expert disciplines required to establish liability and determine value, the success of rehabilitation and long term prognosis, and whether the defendant admits or denies liability. Many amputation claims can be resolved within 18–24 months, particularly if liability is accepted early. More complex cases, or those where liability is disputed, are likely to take longer.
Do amputation claims end up in court?
Almost all amputation claims are resolved without the need for a contested trial at court. The reason for this is that the claim is meticulously investigated and prepared for court ensuring that the best possible settlement can be negotiated and the risks of trial avoided. Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial both maximising the prospects of the best negotiated settlement and ensuring our client is in the strongest possible position should trial be necessary.
Making a amputation negligence claim
We understand how daunting it can feel to take the first step. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors are here to guide you through every stage.
Getting in touch
Call us or complete our online enquiry form for free, confidential advice from a specialist amputation negligence solicitor. We will listen to your concerns, explain your options, and advise whether we can investigate if negligent medical care led to an avoidable amputation.
Supporting your claim
Our solicitors will review your medical records, instruct independent experts, and investigate whether your condition was diagnosed and treated appropriately. Where negligence is identified, we can build a strong claim and, where appropriate, seek an interim payment to help meet immediate care, rehabilitation and prosthetic needs.
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