Amputation Claims Caused by Medical Negligence

Medical negligence can have a devastating effect on a person's life and, in some of the worst cases, can result in amputation that could have been avoided. If a medical error has resulted in you losing a limb, a finger or toe, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

JMW Solicitors is highly experienced in helping patients make a successful amputation claim and can provide all the guidance you need to better adjust to life following the loss of a limb caused by medical negligence.

For a free consultation and to find out more about how we can help you claim the compensation you are entitled to, call us on 0345 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our specialist solicitors will be in touch to discuss your case and advise on the next steps to take.

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How JMW Can Help

Our solicitors will ensure that you continue to get the very best from life following an amputation and that you and your family are looked after by securing the compensation you are owed.

Leading clinical negligence solicitor Eddie Jones heads an experienced team that is widely regarded as one of the best of its kind in England and Wales. JMW has many years of experience handling amputation and loss of limb claims, securing many significant settlements in cases of medical negligence.

The team includes lawyers that are members of the Law Society's specialist panel for clinical negligence and the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors' panel.

Amputations and Medical Negligence

There are a number of instances where an amputation may be caused by the negligence of a medical professional. These kinds of negligence can include:

• A surgeon operating on the wrong site
• Delayed treatment of an infection
• Failure to recognise the blood supply has been cut off to a limb or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Delay in diagnosis of a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
• Poor management of peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients
• Incorrect treatment of fractures causing tissue damage

This lack of care can have long-term effects on your everyday life. You may be required to change jobs, or may not be able to work at all. On top of this, you may face significant financial costs when undergoing surgery, rehabilitation and when finding a prosthetic limb to suit you.

Effects of Amputation

Aside from the physical and emotional trauma of undergoing an amputation, there are a number of ongoing issues and illnesses that you may experience, such as:

• Severe mobility problems
• Permanent loss of function
• Ongoing pain in the site of the amputation Loss of function in remaining joints
• Further tissue death in the affected limb

These issues can cause considerable pain and upset for you and your family. At JMW we ensure these ongoing problems are factored in when making a compensation claim on your behalf.

Life after Amputation

Adjusting to life following the loss of a limb can be extremely difficult. Simple tasks can become much more challenging and it can cause considerable changes to every aspect of your life, including:

• Work
• Home life
• Using transport

You may require certain help to assist with your recovery and regain control over those aspects of your life. This assistance can include:

• Property adaptations
• Rehabilitation
• Retraining
• Care support
• Prosthesis
• Specialist equipment
• An adapted vehicle

These adjustments can be expensive and also incredibly time-intensive therefore making a compensation claim where negligence was involved is absolutely critical to your current and future welfare.