Amputation compensation claim solicitors

What is an amputation injury?

An amputation injury is when you lose a limb, extremity or digit as a result of a personal injury.

To be eligible to make an amputation claim, your personal injury must have been caused by someone else. If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation but you are unsure about who was to blame, talk to our team of amputation claim solicitors.

During a free, no-obligation call, we can help you to determine who was at fault for your injury and resulting amputation.

Which injuries can make amputation necessary?

An amputation can occur after many different types of injury. These injuries can be sustained through a variety of incidents, including:

• Road traffic accidents - either as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist
• Work accidents - most commonly occurring in industrial, factory, construction and agricultural settings

We can talk through the incident that caused your amputation for free on . As personal injuryclaims experts, our amputation compensationlawyers understand that accidents can happen in the most unusual circumstances. No matter the details of your case, if your amputation was caused by someone else, it is likely that we can help you to make an amputation compensation claim.

Are there different types of amputation injury claim?

Yes. Just as there are many injuries that can result in amputation, there are many different types of amputation injury claim. We have detailed a few of those below but don't worry if you don't see your specific amputation claim here − we could still help you.

Contact our team of amputation claim solicitors today on or request a call back for more information.

Arm or leg amputationcompensation claims

The loss of a limb often has a far-reaching impact on your life. These types of amputation can occur after accidents with dangerous machinery or severe car accidents. Your amputation lawyer will be able to advise you on arm or leg amputation compensation claims.

Thumb, finger or toe compensation claims

Although relatively small compared to a limb, the loss of a toe, finger or thumb can be equally distressing and impact your life in unique ways. Our lawyers are well-versed in toe and finger amputation settlements and loss of thumb compensation cases.

Partial amputation claims

In some circumstances, you may only lose part of your limb, extremity or digit. Nevertheless, if you lost part of your body as a result of someone else's negligence, you could still make an amputation compensation claim.

Your amputation lawyer can advise you, whether you want to make a partial amputation compensation claim for your finger, leg or other body part.

Foot or hand amputation compensation claims

Losing a foot or a hand can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life. Although rare, foot and hand amputations can happen, especially after a severe personal injury.

How much compensation can you receive for an amputation?

Because amputation cases are unique and so is the compensation to which you may be entitled, we're unable to tell you how much your amputation compensation claim might be worth when you first contact us.

An amputation settlement will depend on many things, like the severity of the injury, the circumstances of the accident that caused it and the length of your recovery.

We do, however, provide a rough estimate of compensation range amounts for amputation claims. These are informed by the Judicial Guidelines, provided by the Ministry of Justice. Our teams will refer to these guidelines when assessing how much amputation claim compensation you could receive.

Is there any support for amputees following an amputation or loss of limb?

The loss of a limb or extremity can often be a life-altering injury. In addition to helping you to get the amputation lawsuit settlement that you deserve, we can advise on many organisations that can help you with the support that you need as you rebuild your life after an amputation.

Organisations that can help include:

• Limbless Association
• Steps
• NHS
• The London Prosthetic Clinic
• Reach

How can an amputation solicitor help?

Amputation claim solicitors are well-versed in personal injury law and injuries that result in amputation. At National Accident Law, our teams have a wealth of experience and can help you to get back on track following your amputation.

You can discuss your amputation case with our team during a free, no-obligation consultation. Our amputation claim solicitors understand how difficult it can be to discuss such a seismic event in your life. They will listen to your story, assess your case based on its unique circumstances and offer you the best advice on what you could do next.

Rest assured our amputation solicitors will never pressure you to make a claim− the final decision is entirely up to you. Contact us on for more information or you can request a call back today. You also have the option to start your claim online today.

Why should I make an amputation compensation claim?

An amputation can affect almost every aspect of your life, resulting in loss of earnings, significant medical costs and adaptations to your home or transport. If your amputation was a result of someone else's negligent behaviour, we don't believe that you should be left to bear the financial cost on top of everything else.

Making an amputation compensation claim could help you to get the money that you need to cover future costs relating to your amputation, such as any care and medical services that you might require.

For more information on how compensation can help you after an injury, see our FAQs below. You can also call us on for a free, no-obligation consultation about your amputation case.

How much compensation do you get for leg amputation?

Every amputation injury is unique and, because of this, so is the amount of compensation you may be entitled to. However, there is guidance set out in the Judicial Guidelines, which gives rough estimates of the amount of compensation that you could receive if your amputation claim is successful.

• Loss of one leg below the knee: £91,950 to 124,800
• Loss of one leg above the knee: £93,380 to £129,010
• Loss of both legs below the knee: £189,110
• Loss of both legs: £225,960 to £264,650

Our experts use these official guidelines when determining the amount of compensation for which your claim could settle. Request a call back to speak to one of our experts.

How much compensation do you get for an amputated finger?

The Judicial College Guidelines gives £58,100 to £85,170 as the range of compensation available for the loss of an index and middle and/or ring fingers.

We will use the official guidance when calculating how much compensation you could be owed. Contact us today to find out how much your case could be worth.

What benefits can I claim after a leg amputation in the UK?

There are a number of financial benefits for which you might be able to claim in the United Kingdom after suffering a leg amputation injury. These include:

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) − This could help you with some of the extra costs that you face due to daily living and mobility challenges as a result of your disability. Please note that PIP is replacing the Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
• Attendance Allowance (AA) − You could be eligible to claim this benefit if you need help fulfilling personal care needs or supervision in order to remain safe.
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) − If your ability to work is limited by your amputation and you're not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay, then you could be eligible for this benefit.

Note that the eligibility criteria for these benefits are mostly based on how your condition affects you, rather than the nature of the condition itself.

This means that it isn't guaranteed that your amputation injury will make you eligible to receive these benefits, and you will need to give details of the ways in which suffering an amputation injury has made life more challenging for you.

In addition to the disability-related benefits above, you may be eligible for benefits intended to supplement people with low incomes, such as:

• Universal Credit− If you're on a low income and need help with living costs.
• Council Tax Reductions− If you're on low income or claim benefits, depending on your circumstances.

For non-financial support following your leg amputation, you can contact a number of charities for advice, including:

• Amputation Foundation
• Douglas Bader Foundation
• Limbless Association
• Steel Bones

Why choose us for your amputation claim?

If your amputation resulted from an injury that was not your fault, we believe that you're entitled to receive compensation. Our team of expert amputation lawyers will work tirelessly to get you the amputation settlement that you deserve.

Here are some more reasons why you should choose us:

• We have many years of experience handling amputation claims, so our experts will know how to handle your case.
• Most of our amputation claims are made under a no win no fee agreement - meaning that you will only pay if your claim is successful.
• We'll handle your claim with sensitivity and compassion at every step of the way.
• Our experts will explain everything to you clearly without jargon, making sure that you always understand what's happening.
• We'll never pressure you into making a claim about which you're unsure.
• We're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which ensures that we adhere to the highest legal standards.