How Much Compensation Can I Claim For An Amputation?

By Jo Anderson. Last Updated 18th October 2023. Welcome to our guide on making amputation compensation claims for an amputation injury. In it, we explain who could have a claim for amputation, and what damages amputation claims could include as well as including an amputation compensation chart for UK claims.

If you want to know how compensation is calculated in a loss of limp compensation claim, this guide could help. We also give top tips on claiming amputation compensation, and look at how a solicitor could assist with amputation injury claims to ensure you get the maximum compensation possible for your claim.

Further to this, we offer guidance on amputation compensation payouts for 2022 within our injury compensation chart.

On this page, you will find a full guide to the legal process of making a compensation claim for an amputation injury. Within it, you will find a full description of the steps your personal injury lawyer will take on your behalf while making a claim.

As long as you are making your amputation injury compensation claim within the personal injury claims time limit of three years, this guide will be of use to you. When it comes to amputation claims, our No Win No Fee solicitors for amputation compensation claims could assist you without paying any legal fees upfront.  You can read about this too.

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Loss Of Limb – How Is Compensation Calculated?

When you receive a loss of limb settlement after making a successful compensation for an amputation claim regarding an illness or accident that a third-party caused, the payment they have to make will include a number of different types of damages. These damages fall under the two main categories of special damages and general damages. General damages covers the pain and suffering caused by your injuries, whereas special damages covers the financial harm your injuries cause.

When it comes to how compensation is calculated for general damages, the legal professionals can look at the Judicial College Guidelines. This is a publication that provides guideline compensation brackets for different injuries. The figures relate to the general damages portion of your settlement. This compensates for the pain and suffering of your injuries.

We’ve used figures from this publication in the table below. However, you should only use them as a guide.

InjurySeverityInfoCompensation
ArmAmputation (two)Complete and total amputation of both arms.£240,790 to £300,000
ArmAmputation (one)Complete and total amputation of one arm.Not less than £137,160
ArmAmputation above elbowComplete and total amputation an arm above the elbow.£109,650 to £130,930
ArmAmputation below elbowComplete and total amputation of an arm below the elbow.£96,160 to £109,650
LegAmputation (both)Complete and total amputation of both legs.£240,790 to £282,010
LegAmputation above kneeComplete and total amputation of one leg above the knee.£104,830 to £137,470
LegAmputation below kneeComplete and total amputation of one leg below the knee.£97,980 to £132,990
FootAmputation (both)Complete and total amputation of both feet.£169,400 to £201,490
FootAmputation (one)Complete and total amputation of one foot.£83,960 to £109,650
HandAmputation (both)Complete and total amputation of both hands.£140,660 to £201,490
HandAmputation (one)Complete and total amputation of one hand.£96,160 to £109,650
FingerAmputationComplete and total amputation of a finger, or multiple fingers.Up to £90,750
ThumbAmputation (one)Complete and total amputation of one thumb.£35,520 to £54,830
ToesAmputation (both)Complete and total amputation of all toes.£36,520 to £56,080
Big toeAmputation (one)Complete and total amputation of one big toe.In the region of £31,310
ToeAmputationComplete and total amputation of one or multiple toes.£13,740 to £21,070

Special Damages

Some examples of what you could claim for under special damages include:

  • Long-term loss of prospects – if your amputation injury has left you with a serious negative effect upon your ability to earn an income in the future.
  • Loss of historical income – if your amputation injury forced you to take a long time away from work, and you lost out financially due to the lost wages. Loss of earnings could represent significant financial losses, and represent significant amounts of compensation.
  • The cost of in-home care – if you had to hire in-home help to assist with day to day chores, or you had to hire a private nurse to help take care of you during your recovery or longer.
  • Medical fees – if you have had to pay for any medical treatment or services out of your own pocket to have your amputation injury take care of.
  • Travel costs – if you have had to travel to visit a doctor to have your amputation injury treated, and during your rehabilitation. Additionally, if you have to travel due to the compensation claim itself, such as visiting your solicitor or attending court, you can claim these costs back as well.

For more information on how much loss of limb compensation you could be awarded, please get in touch on the number above.

When Could I Make An Amputation Compensation Claim?

To be eligible to claim personal injury compensation for an amputation, you would need to meet certain eligibility criteria.

You would have to prove that you were owed a duty of care, and that this duty was breached. Your amputation injury must have resulted from their breach of duty of care.

Several relevant third parties may owe you a duty of care. These may include:

  • Employers: Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer owes you a duty of care. This means they have to take reasonably practical steps to keep you safe while working.
  • Occupiers: Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, those who are in control of public places owe a duty of care to members of the public who are using those premises for their intended purpose. This means they have to ensure their reasonable safety while they are in the space.
  • Road users: All road users owe a duty of care to other road users. They must take care to use the road in a way that prevents harm coming to themselves or others. To do this, they must comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the mandatory rules in the Highway Code.

If you were owed a duty of care and this was beached, resulting in injuries that require amputation, you may be able to make a claim for amputation compensation.

To learn more about whether you could claim, please contact an advisor. They will talk you through your options and can answer any questions you might have about the claims process.

Amputation Caused by Medical Negligence

You could also claim compensation for an amputation for medical negligence.

Every medical professional has a duty of care towards their patients, meaning they should never do anything to cause harm to the patient. When the medical professional fails in this duty of care, then clinical negligence will be deemed to have occurred. If this results in the loss of a limb, you would be able to make medical negligence amputation compensation claims.

Accident Claims UK is experienced in making amputation compensation claims for clinical negligence; call us on the telephone number at the end of this page to find out how we can help you.

Evidence To Support Amputation Claims

A key element of the amputation compensation claims process is gathering evidence which can highlight that a third party acted negligently and caused your injuries. You are less likely to be awarded a compensation amount if you cannot provide supporting evidence.

Below are some examples of evidence that might typically be used in amputation claims:

  • Photographs of your amputation injury
  • If your accident happened in a place that has CCTV, you can request the footage
  • The contact details of witnesses who can confirm your version of events
  • Your medical records as they contain information on how your injury was caused and what treatment you have subsequently receive
  • A medical expert could assess your injuries and determine if they were caused as a result of negligence
  • Proof of financial harm if you are claiming special damages i.e. a bank statement 

Get in touch if you would like one of our expert accident claims solicitors to assist you with collecting evidence. They could work with you under a No Win No Fee agreement.

Amputation Compensation Claims – What Are The Time Limits?

We look at what incidents could be eligible for compensation later on in this guide. In this section, we examine the amputation compensation claims time limit. If you suffer an injury that results in an amputation, your compensation claim must be started within the limitation period.

This is typically three years after the accident that caused your injury. It is set by the Limitation Act 1980. However, certain circumstances suspend the time limit. These include:

  • Those who lack the mental capacity cannot start legal proceedings themselves. A litigation friend can start the claiming process on their behalf. However, if a claim was not started for them and they regain capacity, the time limit is no longer suspended. This gives the claimant three years from the date of regaining capacity to start legal proceedings.
  • Children aged 18 and under will have the limitation period paused until their 18th This gives them three years after turning 18 to begin the claiming process. However, a litigation friend can start a claim for them at any time.

Call our advisors for more information about amputation compensation. Their free advice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No Win No Fee Solicitors For Amputation Compensation Claims

Our solicitors operate their services on a No Win No Fee basis which means they can represent amputation claims under a Conditional Fee Agreement. As such, you would not need to pay for their services upfront or while your claim is ongoing. Additionally, if you have an unsuccessful claim, you won’t pay for their services.

The agreement you sign before your claim proceeds will outline the payable success fee that is taken from your compensation should your claim succeed. This is legally capped.

For more information on how one of our solicitors could represent amputation compensation claims, call us on the number above.

Work With An Amputation Solicitor – Claim For Loss Of Limb Compensation Today

After losing a limb, you may be interested in working with an expert amputation solicitor from our team. With years of experience in helping claimants get loss of limb compensation, they’ll be able to help you cover all bases of your claim.

Furthermore, they could help you on the basis of a No Win No Fee agreement, which is discussed above.

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Thank you for reading our guide on making a claim for amputation injuries. We hope we have successfully given you enough insight into amputation compensation claims. Plus, including our amputation compensation chart for UK claimants. If you would like to make amputation injury claims with our help, please get in touch.