Making a claim For Amputation - Loss of Limb

Amputation claims come in different forms from loosing a leg to loosing a toe or finger. No matter which part of the limb is lost, the results of the amputation can be devastating for the individual. The consequences of the amputation are so far-reaching, that it can take a life-time for the individual to fully recover. The level of time and care that will be needed will depend on the individual situation and the coping mechanisms of the individual concerned. If you have been victim to this, whether or not you will be able to make a claim will depend on how you lost your limb.

Making a traumatic amputation claim

A traumatic amputation claim can arise when somebody suffers a loss of limb during a serious accident. This can happen anywhere, such as in a traffic accident, at the workplace, or in a motorbike accident. These injuries can be complete, or even partial where some soft tissue remains, however the body part is completely crushed. If you have suffered under these circumstances and wish to make a claim, it will be necessary to be able to prove that someone else was wholly or partially responsible for the amputation taking place.

Surgical error claim

As with other surgical procedures, unfortunately complications can occur which can sometimes lead to an amputation of a limb for the patient. On other occasions a surgeon might remove a limb on the basis that it is causing a great deal of pain for the individual or is even threatening their health. The patient can make a claim based on both the surgical error and the amputation.

Misdiagnosis

Arguably the worst type of medical negligence that occurs is wrongful limb amputation. There have been many reported incidents of surgeons through misdiagnosis amputating the wrong limb or amputating a limb unnecessarily. In these cases the patient's life is changed forever due to mishaps that should never have happened. The patient is both physically and psychologically impacted. If the patient wishes to make a misdiagnosis claim, it will have to be shown that the patient's health was not at risk due to the limb.

Suffering the loss of a limb because of a serious accident, or due to a surgical error can have devastating life-changing effects on the individual. If you have been victim to an amputation based on misdiagnosis in treatment or as a result of a road accident, you will be feeling shaky and uncertain about your future. It is understandable in these circumstances to be worried about how you will cope emotionally and financially as a result of your loss.

Depending on the nature of the situation, some may be able to return to their normal course of employment, whilst others will struggle. Others need an extended resting period in order to fully rehabilitate. If you have unfortunately suffered a loss of a limb in an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

Our specialist solicitors will examine your case with sympathy and sensitivity. We are deeply aware of the traumatising effects such a loss can have on the individual.

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Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about solicitors, Lawyer, amputation claims, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

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