Amputation Negligence Claims
We are constantly encouraged by the strength and endurance borne by our clients, more so by those who have lost limbs due to the negligent action(s) of a medical professional(s). If you have had a limb or limbs amputated and believe that this could have been avoided had it not been for negligent medical care then we can help you claim compensation.
Whilst amputations may sometimes be necessary the experience can be devastating and even life changing. The severity can be traumatic due to medical professionals failing in their duty to provide appropriate care which would otherwise have been provided by specialists in that field to avoid amputations. We understand your anguish and despondency especially when the trauma of the amputation(s) has caused physical, psychological and financial loss.
ELIGIBILITY
Our experts can guide and help you ascertain negligence that can entitle you to a compensation claim. Medical errors that can result in amputations include:
- Delay in diagnosing
- Misdiagnoses
- Incorrect treatment
- Untreated infections
- Delays in diagnosing and treating cancer
- Delay in treatment of diabetes
- Surgical errors
It is advised that if you believe there to have been a negligent act which resulted in a negative impact to your health, then you should seek advice from a specialist medical negligence lawyer as soon as possible. However, there are time limits to give some flexibility.
If the medical negligence amputation claim is in relation to a child under 18, then you have up until their 18th Birthday. From the 18th birthday they have a further 3 years to make a claim, until they are 21.
As for an adult, a claim must be made within 3 years from the date of amputation of which occurred or date of knowledge that there has been medical negligence.
Compensation claims are subject to limitation periods. We advise you to seek professional advice from our medical negligence experts as soon as possible.
If the amputation compensation claim is in relation to:
A minor: They have up until your 18th Birthday. From the 18th birthday they have a further 3 years to make a claim, until they are 21.
An adult: A claim must be made within 3 years from the date of amputation or the date of knowledge that there has been medical negligence.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM TO SETTLE?
Each claim must be considered upon its own merits. The type of medical evidence we must obtain will be dependent on the act or admission carried out by the medical expert. Whilst we are unable to provide a time frame, we do promise to ensure the claim is dealt with in a swift and professional manner.
WILL I RECEIVE AN INTERIM PAYMENT?
Interim payments are not an automatic right, you will need to show that there is a need for the interim payment for one to be obtained from the relevant insurers.
WOULD YOU ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT?
We are not here only to just recover compensation for the malpractice of a medical professional, we are here to also ensure that you are adequately looked at, cared for, and made sure that you are on the right path to recovery. Money can only go so far if you are still suffering so we will do our best to align you with the best medical professionals out there to maximise your chances of recovery.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ME TO MAKE A MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM?
The cost of instructing a medical negligence lawyers can become alarming, even more so when situations like these can unfortunately put you of work. The though of further expenses coming out on-top of your reduced wage can be disheartening.
However, at Zenith Lawyers LLP we make most of our medical negligence claims on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you won’t pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful at the end. Most legal fees will be covered by the third party and the rest will only be deducted from your compensation award. All this will be formally discussed and agreed with you prior to proceeding forwards with your claim.