We are personal injury solicitors specialising in claiming compensation for clients following an amputation. Stephen Morse has experience with these types of injuries, and introduces our services in this short video.

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Amputation Compensation

Amputation Compensation Awards

Compensation awards for amputations reflect the degree of difficulties caused by the partial or complete loss of the limb. Where both legs are amputated above the knee, awards will range from £154,000 to £180,000. Though rare, a similar loss of both arms would render the victim considerably helpless, and the upper bracket above would increase to £91,500. Where one leg is amputated above the knee, compensation awards range from £61,500 to £90,000, and slightly less where the amputation is below the knee. This also applies to the loss of a foot. In both cases the awards will reflect trauma, problems with prosthesis and side effects. With the amputation of one arm, awards will reflect the position of the amputation and range from £61,500 to £87,500. The loss of one hand would lead to awards ranging from £61,500 to £70,000, and for both hands, the highest award would be £129,000. Awards for finger amputations begin at £5,500 and may exceed £14,000. For the loss of a thumb, awards range from £22,750 to £35,000.

Amputation Compensation Case Study 1

SITUATION: Mr Mitchell sustained a crush injury resulting in a fracture and laceration. He required surgery and is now left with a slightly shorter finger than prior to the accident. He has ongoing pain which is aggravated in particular by cold weather. His physical injuries are permanent. He also sustained psychological injury as a result of the accident. His physical injuries now prevent him from returning to his former occupation and although he has secured alternative work he now earns less that he should be able.

RESULT: Bartletts Solicitors secured an interim payment for Mr Mitchell whilst his claim was progressing. He ultimately received compensation for his work related injuries, loss of earnings due to a change of employment and for the care and assistance he received from his wife in the initial weeks after his accident.

Amputation Compensation Case Study 2

SITUATION: Mr Williams sustained a work related injury in the course of his employment as a bakery worker. He was trying to fix the blockage in a machine when his colleague turned the machine on. He suffered from an amputation to the top of his middle and ring finger.

RESULT: His employer accepted blame for his accident but argued that he should bear some responsibility for trying to clear the blockage. We successfully argued that his compensation should not be reduced because the accident was not his fault, but his colleagues. He received 100% compensation and was very happy with the way this firm dealt with his claim, obtaining compensation for him in 12 months without having to issue court proceedings.

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