Our team is experienced specialists in acting for Claimants who have lost all or part of a limb as a result of an accident or medical negligence. We offer a free no obligation consultation to assess your amputations claims for compensation.
Amputations or limb loss can occur from a source of accidents including:
• Accidents at work
• Car Accident
• Cyclist or Motorbike Accident
• Pedestrian
• Slip or Trip
• Medical Negligence
1) The life changing impact of an amputation makes these types of claims very different from most other personal injury cases.
A specialist solicitor understands these complexities and in particular, will have experience of how an amputation will affect you immediately after the accident and throughout the rest of your life.
We are also able to identify and recommend the best and most experienced medical, prosthetic and occupational therapy experts who can prepare reports to assist you with your claim and assist in securing the necessary items to make your life easier.
2) If you are considering pursuing a claim, we would recommend that you do so as soon as possible after the accident/incident. Rehabilitation after an accident or medical negligence resulting in an amputation is vitally important to achieving the best possible outcome from the injury.
At NJS Law, we aim to engage with the Defendant’s representatives at the earliest opportunity to establish high level privately funded rehabilitation for our clients. This will allow you to access better prostheses and equipment at a much earlier stage.
3) In our experience, we find that these claims take on average around 4 years to conclude, but this can be longer.
There are risks in trying to settle such claims too early. It is essential that you have detailed evidence on how the amputation will shape your future and what your future needs will be. Failing to do this is likely to lead to the under-settlement of your claim.
We will seek interim payments for you so that you do not suffer financial hardship during your claim and so that you can purchase aids and equipment to assist your day to day living.
4) These aids are likely to include high-definition prostheses which not only assist with day to day living, but also have an improved cosmetic appearance.
We will also seek suitable prostheses for your chosen hobbies to ensure you return to as much of your pre-accident lifestyle as you can.
At NJS Law, we understand that an amputation has both a significant psychological and physical impact on the person injured.
At NJS Law, we know that an amputation and limb loss change your life. We want to help you to get your life back on track and to ensure that you are provided for in the future. At the earliest possible stage, we will seek to put in place case management and rehabilitation which will ensure your identified needs are dealt with. The goal is to help you to return to independent living and when you are first discharged from hospital this is a massive challenge.
Our assistance extends to:
• Contact with local social services to check the extent of care and therapy being provided and to secure an increase where necessary.
• Checking the adequacy of your accommodation and considering whether adaptations should be sought.
• Considering whether we could find you further assistance through charities or support networks.
• Reviewing benefits to ensure you are receiving all social security payments that you are entitled to.
• Arranging expert help with setting up a personal injury trust which would safeguard your benefits when you receive interim payments or your final compensation settlement.
With the assistance of the very best experts in their fields, we will do all we can to help you to:
We will also of course, secure fair and just compensation for you which will ensure you are provided for in the future. Where appropriate, this might be a lump sum together with index-linked annual payments for a set period, or for life.
At NJS Law, you are our priority, and a qualified spinal injury lawyer will deal with your claim throughout.
We have assisted clients with:
• Upper limb loss or partial amputation, including, hand, fingers, thumb, arm & elbow
• Lower limb loss including foot, toe, leg and knee amputations
Our team has decades of combined experience in dealing with Serious Injury Claims.
Our NJS Law Personal Injury Specialists are sympathetic, understanding, and can help you get the outcome you deserve.
If you would like to discuss an issue, please get in touch to arrange a free no obligation consultation. We’re available by email or phone.
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NJS Law Limited is a Limited company which is UK based registration number 15170704.
Our services are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. www.sra.org.uk
Hayley qualified as a Solicitor in 2004. For many years, she has dealt with serious injury litigation cases and has a wealth of experience in representing both Nationwide clients and clients in Western Australia who have suffered from injuries of the upmost severity.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dogs and cold water swimming!
Nichola qualified as a solicitor in 2014 and is a key member of the Serious Injury Team. She has extensive experience in all aspects of RTA litigation and has since broadened her expertise to include employer’s liability, occupier’s liability, and public liability claims.
Whilst once a keen horse rider, more recently in her spare time her ventures involve building projects and enjoying family time with her two young children.
Sam completed her studies through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and was admitted as a Fellow of CILEX in 2008. She has since gained her qualification as a CILEX Litigator and Advocate Practitioner in 2024.
Sam has worked within the personal injury sector since 2001, dealing with a varied range of personal injury matters, previously undertaking a purely litigated personal injury role.
Sam deals with Employment and Public Liability personal injury matters.
In her spare time, Sam enjoys walking, travelling and crafting.
Leanne studied the Bar Vocational Course at the BPP Law School in Leeds, and graduated with Very Competent, before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2013.
Leanne began her legal career in 2009, specialising in Personal Injury claims, with experience across Road Traffic Accidents, Employer and Public Liability cases, and Medical Negligence matters.
As Head of Personal Injury, Leanne is instrumental in driving the growth and evolution of the Employer and Public Liability team, along with the Medical, Dental, and Cosmetic Negligence departments.
In her personal life Leanne enjoys holidaying and days out with her young family.
