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.
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 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:
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.
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.
Trainee Solicitor, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Samantha is currently undergoing her first seat as a trainee Solicitor in our Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team, assisting Alex Brown, head of the Personal Injury department with claims in relation to severe and life changing injuries resulting in:
Samantha previously worked as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team running her own possession claims assisting landlords recover their residential property along with any rent arrears owed and a successful Judgment for their legal costs.
Samantha worked closely with a well-known local managing agents to help clients achieve the best possible outcome. She also assisted senior members in the team with more general litigation matters.
Samantha can be contacted by email: slb@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 249298.
Partner & Head of Department, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Alex is the head of the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team specialises in severe and life changing injuries to Claimants who have suffered Personal Injuries, Criminal Injuries & Medical Negligence resulting in:
Senior Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Ben is a Senior Chartered Legal Executive in the Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team. He specialises in complex personal injury and medical negligence claims, acting for the injured party or the families. He specialises in a wide range of life-changing injuries ranging from road traffic accidents, employment claims to severe injury medical negligence claims. Ben is also frequently instructed to represent families at inquest.
Ben has dealt with a number of profile matters which have been reported in the regional, national, and international media.
Personal Injury
Medical Negligence
Inquests
Human Rights
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Ben works hard to get the best possible results for his clients. He is organised, has good analytical skills and a good eye for detail – Chambers & Partners 2024
Thinks outside the box – he sees and acknowledges my struggles – The Legal 500 2023
Years of relevant experience and can take cases forward and to successful conclusions with vigour – The Legal 500 2022
Truly outstanding professional – he is willing to go the extra mile and you can always rely on him to ensure clients get justice - Chambers and Partners 2022
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 – Google review
Solicitor, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
I am a Solicitor specialising in personal injury and medical negligence claims. I qualified as a Solicitor in March 2022, having previously spent 4 years working with the team assisting on high value catastrophic injury cases involving brain and spinal cord injury.
I only act for the injured party (Claimants). My specialism is working with people who suffer serious injuries, which may have been caused by:
I have previously reached settlement for my clients who have suffered a range of injuries including fractures, soft tissue injuries and PTSD. Following an accident, a client’s day to day life is affected. My role is to secure compensation for client’s whose ability to work and earn has been impacted and to help them meet future treatment needs on a private basis to assist their recovery.
I am currently assisting my colleague, Ben Davey, with the David Fuller inquiry and compensation scheme, and we act for many the affected family members.
Paralegal, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Tom is a Paralegal in the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team, assisting Ben Davey and Jessica Edwards with a variety of cases ranging from minor to severe. Tom has assisted on the successful settlement of a number of cases involving severe orthopaedic and psychiatric injuries.
Paralegal, Property Disputes and Landlord and Tenant
Katiee is a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team assisting on a variety of major and routine legal matters within the department. Katiee manages her own cases and prides herself on getting the best outcome for our clients. Katiee is experienced in rent mediation and section 21 and section 8 claims.
Katiee also leads the Welsh matters within the team giving her experience in both English and Welsh claims.
Paralegal, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Natasha is a Paralegal in the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team, and assists Ben Davey and Jessica Edwards with a variety of cases involving:
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Becca supports Alex Brown and the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Team in cases involving severe and life changing injuries to claimants who have suffered personal injuries, criminal injuries & medical negligence resulting in: