Serious Injury · Amputation Claims
Amputation Injury Solicitors — No Win, No Fee Claims
If your amputation was caused by someone else, you can claim compensation — no win, no fee.
Specialist solicitors for traumatic and surgical amputation claims. Prosthetic costs, rehabilitation and loss of earnings all included. Part of our Serious Injury Claims services.
You may be eligible to claim if: your amputation resulted from a road accident, workplace accident, or medical negligence — even if you were partly at fault.
No obligation — free initial assessment. No win, no fee.
Can I Claim Amputation Compensation?
You can make an amputation compensation claim if your injury was caused — wholly or partly — by someone else's negligence. This includes road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and medical negligence where a surgical amputation was required as a result of substandard care.
Road accidents
Car, motorcycle, cycling or pedestrian accidents where another driver was at fault
Workplace accidents
Machinery accidents, crush injuries, or other incidents at work
Medical negligence
Surgical amputation required due to substandard medical care or delayed diagnosis
Amputation — whether traumatic or surgical — is a life-changing event. The physical, psychological and financial consequences are profound and long-lasting.
At PDA Law, our serious injury lawyers act for clients who have suffered amputation injuries in a range of circumstances. We handle complex, high-value amputation injury claims with the expertise and sensitivity they require.
Types of Amputation Claim We Handle
- Traumatic amputation — limb loss at the scene of an accident
- Surgical amputation — required as a result of injury or medical negligence
- Upper limb amputation — arm, hand or finger amputation
- Lower limb amputation — leg, foot or toe amputation
- Multiple limb amputation — loss of more than one limb
- Partial amputation and degloving injuries
How Amputation Injuries Arise
Amputation injury claims most commonly arise from:
The Long-Term Impact of Amputation
Amputation injury claims must account for the full long-term impact, including:
- Prosthetic limbs — initial fitting and long-term replacement costs
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Psychological support and counselling
- Home and vehicle adaptations
- Loss of earnings — current and future
- Ongoing care and support needs
What Compensation Covers
Amputation injury compensation claims can include two broad categories of loss:
General Damages
- Pain, suffering and loss of amenity
- Phantom limb pain
- Psychological impact and adjustment disorder
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Special Damages
- Prosthetic limbs — initial and lifetime replacement
- Loss of earnings (past and future)
- Home and vehicle adaptations
- Rehabilitation, physiotherapy and psychological support
- Ongoing care costs
Prosthetic limb costs are a significant element of amputation claims. Modern prosthetics — particularly microprocessor-controlled limbs — are expensive to purchase and maintain. We ensure the full lifetime cost of prosthetic provision is properly quantified and claimed.
Judicial College Guidelines
What You May Be Entitled To
We understand that at this stage, understanding the potential value of your claim is important — both for peace of mind and for planning ahead. The figures below are general damages guidelines from the Judicial College Guidelines (16th Edition), the reference used by courts and insurers across England and Wales.
These figures cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity only. In serious injury cases, the total value of a claim is often substantially higher once special damages are included — past and future care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, specialist equipment and home adaptations.
Every case is different. Jonathan Cloudsdale will give you a realistic, honest assessment of what your specific claim may be worth — at no cost and with no obligation.
Amputation
Loss of both arms
£293,850 – £366,100
Bilateral upper limb amputation; profound impact on independence
Loss of one arm at shoulder
Not less than £167,380
Arm amputated at shoulder joint
Loss of one arm above elbow
£133,810 – £159,770
Above-elbow amputation; dominant arm attracts higher award
Loss of one arm below elbow
£117,360 – £133,810
Below-elbow amputation
Loss of both legs (above knee)
£293,850 – £344,150
Bilateral above-knee amputation
Loss of both legs (below knee)
£245,900 – £329,620
Bilateral below-knee amputation
Loss of one leg (above knee)
£127,930 – £167,760
Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs
Loss of one leg (below knee)
£119,570 – £162,290
Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs
Loss of both feet
£206,730 – £245,900
Bilateral foot amputation
Loss of one foot
£102,470 – £133,810
Single foot amputation
Total or effective loss of both hands
£171,680 – £245,900
Profound impact on daily living and employment
Total or effective loss of one hand
£117,360 – £133,810
Single hand amputation
Loss of thumb
£43,350 – £66,920
Significant impact on grip and dexterity
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of both arms | £293,850 – £366,100 | Bilateral upper limb amputation; profound impact on independence |
| Loss of one arm at shoulder | Not less than £167,380 | Arm amputated at shoulder joint |
| Loss of one arm above elbow | £133,810 – £159,770 | Above-elbow amputation; dominant arm attracts higher award |
| Loss of one arm below elbow | £117,360 – £133,810 | Below-elbow amputation |
| Loss of both legs (above knee) | £293,850 – £344,150 | Bilateral above-knee amputation |
| Loss of both legs (below knee) | £245,900 – £329,620 | Bilateral below-knee amputation |
| Loss of one leg (above knee) | £127,930 – £167,760 | Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs |
| Loss of one leg (below knee) | £119,570 – £162,290 | Includes prosthetic provision and rehabilitation costs |
| Loss of both feet | £206,730 – £245,900 | Bilateral foot amputation |
| Loss of one foot | £102,470 – £133,810 | Single foot amputation |
| Total or effective loss of both hands | £171,680 – £245,900 | Profound impact on daily living and employment |
| Total or effective loss of one hand | £117,360 – £133,810 | Single hand amputation |
| Loss of thumb | £43,350 – £66,920 | Significant impact on grip and dexterity |
Your claim may be worth significantly more than the figures above.
Special damages — care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, equipment and home adaptations — are calculated individually and often substantially exceed the general damages figure. Speak to Jonathan Cloudsdale for a realistic, confidential assessment.
Source: Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 16th Edition. Figures are for general damages only and are subject to judicial discretion. Correct as at publication date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Compensation
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Losing my arm in a workplace accident was devastating. Jonathan ensured my claim covered not just the immediate losses but my long-term prosthetic needs and loss of earnings. I'm grateful for his expertise.”
Thomas H.
Above-elbow amputation claimant, Cheshire
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.
Interim Payments — Funds Before Settlement
You do not have to wait until your claim settles to receive financial support. Where liability is admitted or likely to be established, we can apply for an interim payment to fund your immediate needs — including the provision of a prosthetic limb.
- Immediate prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation
- Psychological support and counselling
- Home and vehicle adaptations
- Care costs and support workers
- Lost earnings during recovery
Early access to a quality prosthetic limb and specialist rehabilitation can transform the outcome for an amputee. We pursue interim payments as a priority in every amputation case.
Rehabilitation & Early Support
Early rehabilitation is essential in amputation cases. The sooner appropriate prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation begins, the better the long-term functional outcome. We work within the Rehabilitation Code and prioritise early rehabilitation funding in every amputation case.
We work with specialist amputation case managers and rehabilitation coordinators who understand the physical and psychological challenges of limb loss — from acute hospital care through to community reintegration and return to work.
Prosthetic assessment & fitting
Access to leading prosthetists for early assessment and fitting
Physiotherapy & gait training
Specialist physiotherapy to maximise function with a prosthetic limb
Psychological support
Specialist psychological support for adjustment to limb loss
Vocational rehabilitation
Support to return to work or retrain where appropriate
How Our Serious Injury Lawyers Approach Amputation Claims
Amputation claims require specialist expert evidence on the nature of the injury, the prosthetic options available and the long-term rehabilitation needs. Our serious injury lawyers instruct leading consultant orthopaedic surgeons, prosthetists and rehabilitation medicine specialists to provide comprehensive expert evidence.
The cost of prosthetic provision is often the largest single element of an amputation claim. We work with specialist prosthetics experts to ensure the full lifetime cost of prosthetic provision — including replacement cycles and technological advances — is properly quantified and claimed.
We are transparent about costs and funding from the outset. Most amputation claims are funded on a Conditional Fee Agreement (no win, no fee) basis, with After the Event insurance to protect against adverse costs.
We'll explain costs clearly before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim compensation for an amputation injury?
Yes — if your amputation was caused by someone else's negligence (a road accident, workplace accident, or medical negligence), you can make a compensation claim. We offer a free initial assessment to advise you on your prospects.
How much compensation can I get for an amputation?
Amputation compensation varies depending on the limb lost and the circumstances. Upper limb amputations typically attract higher general damages than lower limb. When future prosthetic costs, rehabilitation and loss of earnings are included, total compensation can range from £100,000 to over £1 million. We will give you a realistic estimate once we have assessed your case.
Does compensation cover the cost of prosthetic limbs?
Yes. The full lifetime cost of prosthetic provision — including replacement cycles and future technological advances — is a major element of amputation claims. Modern microprocessor-controlled limbs are expensive, and we ensure these costs are properly quantified and claimed.
How long do I have to make an amputation claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident (or from the date you became aware the injury was caused by negligence) to bring a claim. Contact us as soon as possible to protect your position.
Can I claim on a no win no fee basis?
Yes. We handle amputation claims on a Conditional Fee Agreement (no win no fee) basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a success fee (capped at 25% of your damages) is deducted from your compensation.
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Jonathan Cloudsdale
Head of Military Claims & Personal Injury
Jonathan has over 10 years' specialist experience in complex personal injury, military claims, industrial disease and catastrophic injuries. He has achieved multiple six-figure settlements in high-value cases.
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