Amputation and limb loss compensation claims

Speak to our amputation claims solicitors to discuss your case. Most limb loss claims can be dealt with on a no win no fee basis.

We will assess your loss of limb claim free of charge. When we have reviewed the circumstances that led to the amputation, we will help you to understand if your claim has a fair chance of being awarded compensation.

The purpose of compensation is to minimise the impact that the injury has on your life and by assisting with your rehabilitation and recovery.

Common causes of amputation and loss of limb claims include:

Amputations caused by medical negligence

Sometimes, amputations happen because of medical negligence. Examples of mistakes that lead to amputation include:

failure to identify and treat pre-existing illnesses and diseases
amputation of the wrong limb
mistakes made during routine procedures which lead to infection or deterioration, resulting in an amputation

Find out more about medical negligence claims.

The process for making an amputation or loss of limb claim

Amputation compensation claims are dealt with by our specialist team of personal injury solicitors, who are experts in securing compensation for victims of catastrophic injuries. They have the experience and the compassion to understand what you are facing. Our specialist solicitors also have the tenacity to secure compensation from insurance companies, the NHS and the Ministry of Defence.

Many amputation claims result in compensation settlements that include adaptions being made to home, office and vehicles, along with rehabilitation support and compensation for pain and suffering, medical treatments, prosthetics, rehabilitation aids, lost pay and out of pocket expenses.

Before the claim is settled, we may be able to apply for interim payments of compensation to help you sooner rather than later. In most cases, we can only apply for you to receive interim payments after the other side has admitted liability (fault) for the incident that resulted in amputation.

In loss of limb claims where the other side deny liability for the amputation, your solicitor can start litigation (the process of taking legal action) to secure a fair compensation settlement for you.

At Co-op Legal Services we want to make sure you are properly looked after, so we concentrate on you and your recovery as well as your claim. We know that the last thing you should concern yourself with is the costs of making a claim for compensation. This is why our no win no fee agreements offer peace of mind. If your claim is unsuccessful, there is no financial risk to you as all your legal fees will be covered*.

Whether you suffered the loss of a finger in an accident at work, or a life changing amputation injury due to a motorcycle accident, medical negligence or whilst serving in the armed forces; we can help you. This starts with a free assessment of your claim.

As part of a large ethical organisation we can make sure that you are fully supported throughout and beyond your claim, whatever injuries you are suffering from or your circumstances.

As part of the Co-op Group our values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others are core to the service we provide.

Subject to entering into and complying with the terms of a No Win No Fee Agreement and taking out and complying with the terms of an After The Event insurance policy (when appropriate).

About Co-op Legal Services

As part of the largest Co-operative organisation in the UK, Co-op Legal Services works to ensure that our clients receive the best legal advice and support services available from our teams of personal injury and clinical negligence solicitors, legal executives and staff.

We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and several of our Personal Injury Solicitors are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

Co-op Legal Services has over 800 staff working in different businesses with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and London.