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Medical Negligence

Amputations Resulting from Medical Negligence

Amputation can sometimes be the only option when all other methods of preserving the limb have failed. Surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis of conditions, infections following surgery and failing to treat serious injuries correctly can all result in amputation. Our experts offer compassionate support for amputation victims due to medical negligence. Our dedicated team addresses cases, providing holistic assistance, collaborating with leading specialists, and guiding clients through the distressing experience for justice.

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Medical negligence leading to amputations can result from surgical errors, misdiagnosed conditions, post-surgery infections, or incorrectly treated injuries. Amputations, whether of limbs, hands, feet, or digits, can leave victims with enduring pain, psychological trauma, financial strain, and care needs. In unavoidable surgical amputations, the aftermath involves distressing experiences, demanding holistic support. 

Our expertise in medical negligence encompasses cases involving delayed cancer diagnosis, diabetic complications, limb injuries, nerve/muscle damage during surgery, incorrect partial amputations, and inadequate treatment of wounds or infections acquired in hospitals. We provide comprehensive assistance, collaborating with top prosthetists and psychologists in the UK.

Amputation

Compensation Claims

Amputation can be of one or both legs, one or both arms, hands, feet, toes, fingers or parts of limbs. Amputees can be left with pain, psychological damage, poor quality of life, financial difficulties and often the need for care and adapted housing.

Surgical amputations are sometimes unavoidable, as without them serious life endangering infections, severe pain or further deterioration of the limb can occur. Any amputation is a highly distressing experience; we understand that and help our clients cope on all levels. We work with some of the best prosthetists (specialists in prosthetic limbs) and psychologists in the UK.

Typical Medical Negligence Cases

Our experience shows us that Medical Negligence which results in surgical amputation is often for one of the following reasons:

  • Delay in diagnosing cancer in the limb;
  • Complications with diabetics including failure to treat injuries and ulcers;
  • Serious limb injuries or infection;
  • Nerve / tendon and muscle damage caused during surgery;
  • Partial amputations not performed correctly;
  • Poor treatment of a serious wound or laceration; and
  • Hospital acquired infections.

For further information please see Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Negligence Claims. We do not charge for dealing with initial enquiries even if we do not take the claim on. This way you can be safe in the knowledge that you can receive expert legal advice about your situation without committing to any obligations regarding fees. If we consider that you have a claim which is likely to be successful then we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement.

If you would like to discuss a potential amputation claim please contact us on 01273249200 for a free, no obligation discussion. We are happy to visit clients at home or in hospital if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Negligence

As rehabilitation and assistance are just as important as any financial compensation, we will consider all of your needs to help you receive the maximum possible settlement.
Whether it involves prosthetics and adaptive equipment, psychologists or physiotherapy, we will ensure that you will get the support you need in your medical negligence amputation claim.

Each claim is dealt with on a case by case basis, but we take into consideration any financial losses you’ve incurred, or will incur in the future. We also consider the pain and suffering and loss of amenities for the final settlement amount.

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All the lawyers I have worked with at Dean Wilson are well organised and thorough in their approach.

A wonderful firm that has helped me from beginning to end of my case.

Alex Brown and his team have guided and advised me during my recent personal injury claim in a most professional and courteous manner. Their advice has been faultless throughout and the attention to detail when constructing statements and building my case resulted in a settlement that was on the high side of my expectations.

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After our son had an accident at work resulting in life-changing injuries, we were given the name of this law firm to help us deal with the aftermath. Ben Davey and his team were efficient, friendly and caring and, after a great deal of hard work, we achieved a very satisfactory outcome for our son. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this firm.

Judy Wilson
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Great service and expertise during a tricky case and time in my life. Ben was brilliant and did his best to understand the confusing world of motorsport and translate to the legal world in the best way possible.

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Ben Davey and Tom Saady Gardiner supported us through navigating our son’s inquest. With the professionalism of Dean Wilson, delivered by Ben and our Barrister, the outcome of the inquest recognised the failings in our son’s care, which was the outcome we had hoped to achieve. Tom’s empathy and kindness was greatly appreciated over the course of the 5 day inquest. If you find yourself in this unenviable position then we would not hesitate in recommending Dean Wilson to help you navigate this overwhelming process.

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My experience with Dean Wilson was an excellent one. At the start of my claim, I didn’t understand what was going on and how it worked but thanks to Ben Davey, Jessica Edwards and the rest of the team who helped me comprehend how the claim works from start to finish and was always ready to give advice.

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I had a case of medical negligence and I can’t praise Ben Davey enough. I was kept informed of everything all throughout my case which took a long time but was there to help all the way. I would highly recommend to anyone who needed help and my claim was settled way beyond what we expected.

Rachael Marcou
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My father sadly lost his sight due to a failure in the system in the NHS, from the moment we raised this with the team led by Ben Davey we felt in safe and trusted hands. Things were made easy for me to assist my father we came to very pragmatic conclusion to ensure my dad’s last days can be improved. Professional, supportive, timely, and kind would be my summary. Highly recommended.

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I can’t thank Dean Wilson enough for what they did for me after I was involved in a horrific road traffic accident, followed by major surgery and long rehabilitation. Ben and Tom followed my case and patiently explained to me the legal intricacies of personal injury claims. They always replied promptly to my queries using easily understandable terms. They were professional throughout, extremely competent and, last but not least, very kind and empathic.

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Ben Davey was highly professional, diligent and constructively helpful in his explanations. Ben quickly identified the issues and provided a practical approach to deal with the issues in question and accordingly I have no hesitation in recommending him and his firm

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