Amputations.
Our Personal Injury Solicitors are here to offer support and guidance following a serious accident resulting in amputation.
Amputation Claims are a vital process for those who suffered loss of limbs because of someone else’s fault. Talk to our specialists at the earliest convenience and we will be able to answer all of your questions and put your mind at ease.
If you have lost a limb during a serious accident or suffered an amputation as a result of an injury caused through the fault or negligence of others, then you are rightly entitled to make an Amputation Claim for compensation.
This is still possible even if you feel your actions may have somehow contributed to the events leading up to the loss of a limb – you could still be entitled to make a compensation claim.
At Lanyon Bowdler we appreciate the life-changing nature of such an injury and the impact this can have on your life. Physical and mental recovery from the injury is, of course, critical but your long-term needs and potentially those of your family will be best served by ensuring the highest possible financial settlement for your Amputation Compensation.
The highly experienced Amputation Solicitors within Lanyon Bowdler’s serious injury claims department have in-depth expertise in providing support to deal with the lasting effects of losing a limb.
Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist serious injury law firm, with years of experience in claiming compensation for loss of limbs or surgical amputations following a traumatic accident. Contact us today.
The Personal Injury Team is recognised in Tier 2 for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘very client-centred’ team at Lanyon Bowdler is ably led by Dawn Humphries who is based at the Shrewsbury office. Humphries excels in serious brain and spinal injuries. She is also well-regarded for her work on employers’ liability claims that arise from accidents at work, particularly at construction sites. Telford-based Debbie Humphries is recommended for her representation of clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. Phillip Roberts is at the Hereford office, and has particular experience in areas such as accident at work cases and loss of limbs claims. Associate Karen Clarke is another notable member of the practice.’
Chambers UK 2025 rank the department in Band 1 and state ‘The firm is particularly experienced in acting for clients with spinal and cerebral injuries. Also skilled in handling military cases and works alongside clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams to fully support clients.’
Strengths:
“The team are always friendly and nothing is a problem for them.”
Notable practitioners
Dawn Humphries handles a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal injury claims. She is active on an array of personal injury cases, including those relating to workplace accidents and RTAs.
“Dawn is empathetic and sympathetic but very calmly assertive when it came to pushing back onto defence.”
“She is really on the ball and is open to having a discussion on how to improve the case.”
Debbie Humphries is highlighted for her experience in handling a full range of severe injury matters, including motor incidents and accidents at work.
“Debbie supports her clients with a balance of compassion and sector knowledge.”
Amputation is where a limb is removed either through surgery or traumatic injury. Medical teams can sometimes decide that amputation is necessary to protect life; to stop infection such as gangrene or to control the spread of cancer. Surgical amputations are on the increase in the UK as a direct result of increases in Type 2 diabetes.
In 2022, there were over 19,000 amputations handled by the NHS, with 7,005 resulting from diabetes-related issues. This indicates an increase of almost 1,000 diabetes-related amputations from the prior year, and 2,000 from the same figure from 2012.
Amputation Claims are a legal process designed to compensate those who suffered because of the loss of one or more limbs. More than just financial compensation is required to put you or a loved one on the road to recovery, and our sensitive approach guarantees the care plan we put in place will provide the best support, treatment and rehabilitation.
Our plan is there to help address and resolve difficulties that you face in the short-term following the injury but also for the longer-term process ahead.
Lanyon Bowdler is highly experienced in handling cases of military personnel being injured either in combat regions or in accidents occurring in training. You can be sure Lanyon Bowdler’s team of Serious Injury Solicitors will offer support through every phase of your recovery and planning for the future.
Financial settlements for Amputation Claims for Compensation tend to be much larger than other personal injury claim settlements because of the severity (and trauma) associated with such injuries. The injured person must deal with the huge impact on their physical and emotional well-being, both immediately after the injury and for the remainder of their lives.
We understand how difficult it is to come to terms with limb loss, whether as the result of a tragic accident or someone else’s negligence, and we can provide genuine support and guidance as well as expert legal advice during the course of your amputation compensation claim.
We have developed years of experience in helping injured people secure the financial settlements they deserve, following amputation as a result of an injury.
Amputation can happen from many different causes. If you have suffered from loss of limb caused by the negligence of a third party, you will likely be eligible to make a claim. The two main reasons claimants suffer amputations are below.
Traumatic Amputation
Losing a limb as a result of an accident is always going to be a challenging time. Whether it’s because you have been involved in a road traffic accident, or accident in the workplace, or even as a result of medical complications following what may first seem like only a minor injury. Time will be required for you to adjust and mend.
Loss of Limb from Medical Negligence
Losing a limb due to medical negligence either through treatment being delivered without due care and attention or because of a serious complication during surgery leaves a long-term impact often as devastating as for those that have suffered limb loss through a traumatic injury following an accident. Our Medical Negligence Solicitors should be consulted as soon as possible if limb loss is due to medical malpractice.
Injuries that lead to limb loss or amputation can, unfortunately, be caused during accidents involving a variety of environments. Road accidents & accidents at work tend to be amongst the most likely causes of amputation.
Limb loss may occur during the accident itself or a limb could be removed by doctors in surgery following the accident. Sometimes amputation may be the only option to ‘save life’ if a patient has suffered a severe burn, excessive blood loss or a limb has been badly crushed.
Traumatic limb loss is often caused in accidents where the injured person is not at fault in any way. They are often caused by the fault or negligence of others. Road traffic accidents and industrial (work accidents) result in the highest levels of amputation in the UK’s adult population, whereas accidents around the home are the biggest single cause of children suffering amputation. Amputation of the leg below the knee is the most common form of amputation.
Accidents at work and especially those in industrial settings where heavy machinery is involved can be caused by machinery not being regularly monitored and maintained by employers and also where staff have received inadequate training or where protective measures are not put in place for the workforce.
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:
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 3 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 3 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:
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.
I am very happy with the services. Excellent communication and knowledge. Very professional. Everything was well explained and there was nothing hidden. Highly recommended.
Used Lanyon Bowdler for a personal injury claim regarding a trip in a supermarket. I found the service very helpful and would use again.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
It is a pleasure to act as a case manager for clients represented by the personal injury team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors. Lanyon Bowdler PI team are proactive and truly client centred. They understand the clients they represent and work tirelessly to achieve the best they can for them. Through collaborative working we have been able to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.
As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
Having worked with a succession of personal injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler over the years, I have seen at first hand the top-flight legal expertise that they bring to every case and the commitment to obtaining the absolutely best result for every client. Equally importantly, I am struck by the compassion, empathy and humanity with which every client is treated. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the very best representation.
The team at Lanyon Bowdler show an exceptional knowledge and understanding of their client’s needs, not just in terms of the claim that they lead, but also the emotional and personal experiences that they will have on that journey.
Lanyon Bowdler provide seamless ongoing emotional support, information and guidance to their clients over what may be many years of a PI claim. This significantly helps mitigate the “stress” of a claim for their clients, and in my medicolegal experience puts them way ahead of other legal firms.
Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.
From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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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:
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.
It is of course only natural for amputees to feel a psychological impact following a traumatic injury of this scale. We can also help to provide interim payments to fund therapy from counsellors or amputation nurses to address negative mental effects of your injury.
The basis to calculate the amount of compensation you can receive for your amputation is to consider what is known as General Damages.
This is the part of your payout designed to compensate you for your Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Amenities (PSLA), and will be based on the severity of the injury. The Judicial College Guidelines specify ranges of compensation for different types of amputation-related injuries.
Amputation for loss of one hand by at the wrist
£73,100 up to £83,325
Amputation claim for loss of finger or thumb
£6,575 up to £41,675
Amputation of both arms
£183,000 up to £228,000
Amputation compensation of one arm
no less than £104,250
Amputation at the shoulder
no less than £104,250
Amputation above the elbow
£83,325 up to £99,500
Amputation below the elbow
£73,100 up to £83,325
Amputation compensation for loss of both legs
£183,000 up to £214,350
Amputation of both legs below the knee
£153,200 up to £205,300
Amputation of one leg below the knee
£74,475 up to £101,075
Amputation of one leg above the knee
£79,700 up to £104,500
Amputation of both feet
£128,750 up to £153,200
Amputation of one foot/ ankle
£63,825 up to £83,325
Amputation compensation for loss of hands
£107,000 up to £153,200
Your Amputation Solicitors will consider these guidelines as a starting point to calculate the right amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries. You can likely claim for additional damages and losses, known as Special Damages.
If you have suffered to do the actions or negligence of another, then you will be rightly entitled to make an Amputation Injury Claim. We’re ready to help by phone, or complete our online enquiry form. We will help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Get in touch to find out how we can help at this challenging time.
An accident that results in the traumatic loss of a limb can affect all aspects of your life but with the right support, intervention, equipment and facilities, you can lead a full and productive life.
By choosing Lanyon Bowdler, you can rest assured that you have the best legal expertise on your team. Our Amputation Claims Solicitors are recognised as one of the leading teams for Serious Injury Claims in England & Wales. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of client care and will work closely and considerately with you to help find the best outcomes and help to get your life back on track.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, so are able to act for clients throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales. Our specialist solicitors in Wales & Shropshire regularly act for families across the Midlands, and our track record and expertise makes us the leading firm for Amputation Claims in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. As a leading full-service law firm with some of the country’s most experience Birth Injury Lawyers, we can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
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