An amputation of a boy part can be life altering for the individual concerned. Whether it is loosing a leg or loosing a finger, the psychological impact can be devastating. The level of care needed and the recovery period will depend from case to case. On most occasions it will depend on the severity of the amputation, and the coping mechanisms of the individual. The type of clam you make will depend on the way in which you lost your limb.
Making a traumatic amputation claim
Traumatic amputation occurs when someone loses a limb during a serious accident. This can occur in a road traffic accident, at work, or in a motorbike accident. These injuries can be complete, or even partial where some soft tissue remains, however the body part is completely crushed. In order to make a personal injury claim it will be necessary to be able to demonstrate that someone else was wholly or partially responsible for the amputation taking place.
Surgical error claim
Some cases that have been reported involve a surgeon that makes an error during the surgery, which results in an amputation taking place. This could be due to a number of reasons. There could have been misdiagnosis in the initial treatment which led to the surgical error. Or the surgeon makes a catastrophic mistake which results in the amputation of a limb. In order to make a claim, the patient will have to make one based on both the surgical error and the amputation.
Misdiagnosis
Perhaps the worst type of medical negligence that can occur is wrongful limb amputation. Unfortunately there have been many cases where surgeons have wrongfully amputated a patient’s limb due to misdiagnosis or amputating the wrong limb. Understandably the effects on the individual can be psychologically damaging. On some occasions a limb is removed on the basis that it is believed that this will prevent a disease such as cancer from spreading to another part of the body. In order to make a claim, it will have to be proved by the patient that the limb was not putting their body at risk.
Suffering the loss of a limb because of a serious accident, or due to a surgical error can have devastating life-changing effects on the individual. If you have been victim to an amputation based on misdiagnosis in treatment or as a result of a road accident, you will be feeling shaky and uncertain about your future. It is understandable in these circumstances to be worried about how you will cope emotionally and financially as a result of your loss.
Depending on the nature of the situation, some may be able to return to their normal course of employment, whilst others will struggle. Others need an extended resting period in order to fully rehabilitate. If you have unfortunately suffered a loss of a limb in an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Our solicitors will assess your case with sympathy and compassion, and advise you on your next course of action.
Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about compensation claims, Personal injury Lawyer, surgical claims, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation
