Amputation Claim Solicitors

Amputation Negligence Claims

Losing a limb will always be hard to process, but finding out that an avoidable medical error was the cause of your amputation can be incredibly difficult to accept. If you have had a limb amputated as a result of negligent treatment, our medical negligence solicitors are here to assist you.

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At P. A. Duffy & Co Solicitors, we represent all victims of amputation negligence claims cases in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Our team are experienced, understanding and sympathetic and will work tirelessly on your behalf to secure the compensation you are owed for what has happened.

One can suffer an amputation injury as a result of a medical condition which is unavoidable. However, amputation injury could have been prevented in some cases if the illness had been properly detected and treated. Such medical errors include:

  • Failure to diagnose and properly treat conditions, diseases or infections such as meningitis, sepsis and cellulitis.

  • Surgical and clinical mistakes

  • Delays in treatment and diagnosis

How our solicitors can help

We know how hard it is likely to be to bring an amputation negligence claim at what may well be a very difficult time. Our solicitors will take on most of the work on your behalf, making the process as stress-free as possible for you.

We will work proactively to progress your claim without unnecessary delay and will stay in close touch to update you on the steps that are being taken. You will find us easy to contact if you have any questions or need support from us at any time.

Speak to our amputation negligence solicitors in Dungannon, Belfast and Dublin.

For a consultation with one of our experts, call us on 028 8772 2102 (UK) or 01 533 7860 (IE). We will talk through your situation with you and discuss what the first steps are in bringing an amputation negligence compensation claim. We can also answer any questions you may have.

Alternatively, you can fill in our online Contact Form and we will ring you.

FAQs

How do I claim compensation?

If you have had a limb amputated and consider it to be the result of a medical error, get in touch with our team of knowledgeable medical malpractice experts. They will offer a free consultation. They'll hear your account and provide you with advice regarding whether or not your claim should be explored further. 

If you ask us to represent you, we will start by taking details of the event and assessing what has happened and who is responsible. We will assemble evidence supporting your claim and contact the relevant health trust to advise them of the claim.

We will ask our medical experts to carry out examinations and write a report about the injustice you have suffered. This will form the basis of your case.

If the other side admits liability, we will negotiate with them to agree on the amount of compensation to be paid to you. Where they deny liability or the amount of compensation offered is not sufficient, your case will go to court. We will ensure that you have our support throughout and that you are represented by an expert medical negligence advocate.

What will I receive compensation for in a case of this nature?.

Compensation can be awarded for a range of issues, including:

  • Pain and suffering

  • Reduction in quality of life, or being unable to enjoy normal activities

  • Care and support costs

  • Psychological damage

  • Financial losses, such as loss of earnings

  • Rehabilitation and equipment costs

How much compensation will I receive?

The size of amputation negligence compensation payments varies widely depending on the severity of what has happened and the specific circumstances of your suffering.

If you speak to us about your case, we will be able to give you an initial idea of the range of compensation that is generally awarded for the type of injury you have sustained.

How can I finance a compensation claim?

We know that funding an amputation negligence compensation claim might be a worry, so we offer a range of options. These include:

  • Legal Aid

  • Legal expenses cover

  • After the Event insurance (ATE insurance)

  • Private payment

What is the time limit for bringing a claim?

For an adult, there is a three-year time limit for bringing a medical negligence claim in the UK and a two-year time limit for the Republic of Ireland. This is known as the limitation period. It runs either from the date of the negligent incident or the date that you became aware of the injury you suffered.

In the case of a child, the three-year (UK) and two-year (ROI) time limit runs from the date of their 18th birthday.

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