Losing a limb can be a traumatic event, especially when its in result of an avoidable medical error. You are entitled to making a medical negligence claim for compensation similarly to losing a limb due to road traffic accidents or workplace accidents.
With life-altering consequences, the loss of a limb is something that no patient should suffer. When the medical staff that should have adhered to duty of care caused the situation due to succeeding medical failings, both the stress and the rehabilitation processes to adapt to this change can be devastating.
These amputation cases can range from losing a digit to an entire limb, including part of the shoulder or the pelvis.
Causes of Amputation Due to Medical Negligence
An amputation for medical reasons doesn’t necessarily lead to a claim, however, some circumstances lead to you being entitled to making a claim. Illnesses such as diabetes and cancer require treatment as quickly as possible, and failure to do so can result in further complications arising.
Should these complications have been preventable, these illnesses can worsen, and an amputation may be required:
- Surgical mistake
- Poor diabetic care
- Missing to diagnose cancer or failure to treat it promptly
- Misdiagnosed or untreated infections
Why Claim Amputation Compensation?
Claiming amputation compensation can help you address expenses resulting from medical negligence, which could have caused you to be unable to work. While it may seem like your situation is similar to other amputation claims, we understand that every case is personal and unique. We work closely with you to support you through the claiming process.
Some expenses that can result from amputation due to medical negligence are:
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- Access to private care for faster treatment.
- Alterations made to your home to accommodate your new living situation.
- Costs of moving to a home that is more adequate to your needs.
- Prosthetics and their succeeding update to ensure quality of living.
- Psychological and emotional support.
- Funding due to loss of employment or career change.
Additionally, your pain and suffering are taken into account when making a claim, alongside your medical expenses and long-term care needs. The severity of the type of amputation will determine the amount you are entitled to and, although it may seem like a difficult process, making a claim will be a tremendous help towards helping to get your life back on track.
Workplace and Road Traffic Accident Amputation Compensation
Workplace Accidents
- Heavy machinery
- Construction sites
- Factories
- Trapping a limb in machinery
- A limb getting severed
- Falling object from height that can crush limbs
Road traffic Accidents
- Accident while driving
- Heavy vehicle crashing into your vehicle
- Accident as a passenger
With our No Win, No Fee policy guarantees that you don’t need to worry about your financial situation while making a claim or if anything goes wrong with your claim. Make sure to give us a call on 01772 562084 to speak to our experts if you need advice on making an amputation claim.
Our team is always available to chat with you and answer any questions you might have.