Specialist Amputation Solicitors.

Our specialist solicitors will assess the context of your claim with you by discussing the severity of injuries and the circumstances of your accident. We will build a detailed picture of how your injuries can affect you in later life and in terms of your capacity to live an independent life.

The claims process includes two main areas:

• Determining liability – even if you are partly to blame for the accident, you still may be able to pursue a claim for your personal injuries and losses
• Valuing the claim

We will secure interim payments for you whilst we handle your compensation claim to ensure you are able to enjoy a high-quality rehabilitation package and that your immediate needs are catered for.

Reaching a conclusion to your claim is not something to be rushed in any way. We must comprehensively consider your future needs and your input, or that of your relatives, will be integral to this process.

In order to do this, we thoroughly assess your case, and consider every type of financial loss and expense you have incurred as a result of your injury.

Compensation for Special Damages for amputation is typically claimed for:

• Medical and therapy fees
• Lost earnings
• Aids and equipment
• Care now and/or in later years
• Alternative and/or adapted accommodation
• The purchase cost of prosthetic limbs

The money awarded through compensation is intended to help you get your life back on track following the incident. Your future needs may well be better suited to annual periodical payments as opposed to a lump sum as your settlement for Amputation Compensation.

If you or a loved one has had to have a limb amputated due to a serious accident or illness that wasn’t your fault, it is vital that you seek professional, legal advice from specialist Serious injury solicitors.

Most cases of personal injury and medical negligence in the UK must be made within three years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge.

There are a few exceptions, such as accidents involving minors and individuals lacking mental capacity. If you have suffered a loss of limb in the last three years and you are concerned about the validity of your claim, contact Lanyon Bowdler today and find out how our Amputation Solicitors can help you.

Although we cannot change what has happened to you; the trusted team of personal injury solicitors at Lanyon Bowdler are here to ensure that you receive the justice and compensation that you deserve. We will work diligently to provide legal assistance and support, bring criminal charges where necessary and help you with issues such as employment, housing, and medical care.

We take our role in your rehabilitation extremely seriously and will handle your enquiry and claim with sensitivity and understanding. We can provide tailored, professional advice and will work closely with a number of experts to determine the impact of your injuries with a view to securing the best possible financial and healthcare packages for you.

Through the course of each amputation compensation claim we will address the following:

• Rehabilitation or retraining
• Prosthetics
• Property adaptations
• Specialist equipment for home and travel
• Healthcare support and assistance
• Medical treatment and therapy

Healthcare Professionals

We have excellent working relationships with a range of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Specialists who can assess both the immediate and long-term impact of your injuries and advise on future care needs, based on your particular circumstances.

Prosthetic Expert

We can assist you in finding the right supplier to provide you with state of the art prosthetics, considering essential requirements such as comfort, appearance and the hobbies you undertake.

Architect

An architect will be able to advise on the required alterations and adaptations for your home to make your return there as straightforward and comfortable as possible.

Employment Consultant

An employment consultant will be able to advise you on your future employment capabilities and retraining where necessary. Whether you can return to your original position will depend on a number of elements including the type of amputation you have had and whether your job involved manual work or was office based for example. We can advise you on your legal rights when it comes to employment and can help secure damages for costs relating to loss of earnings and retraining.

Suffering amputation is life-changing, but we will work tirelessly to secure you the compensation you deserve, as well as working sensitively in order to build your recovery and care-package; helping normality to return to your life as much as possible.

The amount of compensation for an amputation is largely determined by General Damages — the element of your claim that compensates for Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Amenities (PSLA). Awards are guided by the Judicial College Guidelines, which set ranges based on the severity and location of the amputation.

Typical Amputation Compensation Ranges:

• Fingers and Thumb: minimum  £10,550 (for a little finger) to £110,750 (for index finger and another).
• Hands: £133,810 (for one hand) to £245,900 (for both).
• Arms: £177,360 (for one arm, before elbow) to £366,100 (for both).
• Feet: £102,470 (for one foot) to £245,900 (for both).
• Legs: £119,570 (for one, below knee) to £344,150 (for both).

Your Amputation Solicitors will use these figures as a guide, tailoring your claim to reflect your individual circumstances. You may also be entitled to Special Damages for financial losses such as care costs, lost earnings, and adaptations to your home or vehicle.

The Personal Injury Team is recognised in Tier 2 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of  Legal 500. The 2025 directory recognises Philip Robert’s “particular experience in areas such as accident at work cases and loss of limbs claims.”

Chambers UK 2026 rank the department in Band 1 and state ‘

“Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is a leading Shropshire firm advising on an extensive breadth of personal injury cases, including high-value RTA and accident-at-work claims. The firm is particularly experienced in acting for clients with spinal and cerebral injuries. The team is skilled in handling military cases and accidents abroad. It also works alongside clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams to fully support clients.”