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Few personal injuries are as traumatic as losing a limb. Yet in the UK there are thousands of amputations each year, and, although many are attributable to diabetes, a substantial number are the result of sudden accidents and, as such, may give grounds to an amputation accident claim.
Upper limb amputation accident claims
According to the Amputee Statistical Database, the majority of cases of upper limb loss are among 16 to 54-year-olds. Trauma accounts for nearly half of all cases, encompassing mechanical, electrical and thermal trauma.
Other causes cited are infection, dysvascularity, neoplasia (tumours or growths), infection and neurological disorder.
If trauma has occurred through a car crash or work accident, it may be possible for the arm loss amputee to make an amputation accident claim. Furthermore, if the incident has occurred as a result of infection stemming from an incident of medical negligence, a personal injury lawyer may find grounds for mounting a claim.
Lower limb amputation accident claims
The vast majority (75%) of lower limb amputations are caused by dysvascularity, a condition often associated with diabetes. Other common causes are neoplasia, infection and trauma.
Among types of trauma listed are chemical, mechanical, electrical and thermal.
Just as with upper limb amputations, leg loss compensation may be claimed in the event that negligence is proven to be the cause of the lower limb loss.
Amputation accident claims
Whether you have suffered the loss of an arm, a leg or a finger, if the injury can attributed to the negligence of another party, you may be able to claim compensation.
Our personal injury solicitors have secured settlements for thousands of deserving claimants across the UK and can help you do the same.
Our service is without payment or deduction – the exception to this are claims for medical negligence, where some limited costs might apply.
To find out more about making an amputation accident claim, call our advisor team today, on 0800 10 757 95.
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