If you have suffered an amputation due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation. Our amputation compensation calculator could help you with gaining a clearer idea of the potential compensation that could be owed for different amputation injuries.
We understand that amputations can be some of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through, but rest assured, we have created this guide to help answer the questions you might have, such as ‘When could I have an eligible claim?’, ‘What evidence do I need?’ and ‘How could a solicitor help me?’.
Here at Compensation Calculator, we have a panel of expert solicitors who could help you connect with medical assistance and advocate on your behalf to achieve a settlement.
It may feel daunting to start a claim for your injuries, especially if you have never claimed before. Our team are here to support you and assist you throughout every step of the process.
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If you have any questions about your potential claim or would like to learn more about our amputation compensation calculator, you can contact our friendly team of advisors. They are on-hand to help you with your questions, discuss the eligibility of your case and offer free advice. You can reach them by:
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- How Is An Amputation Compensation Amount Determined?
- What Can Amputation Compensation Claims Help With?
- Examples Of Loss Of Limb Or Amputation Injury Claims
- How Do I Make An Amputation Compensation Claim?
- What Can Compensation Calculator Help Me With?
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You may be wondering how much compensation you could receive for a successful amputation claim. This depends on a few factors, such as:
- What type of amputation you suffered
- Whether you suffered additional injuries also
- If any financial losses were suffered
Your compensation could be made up of two heads of claim. These are known as general and special damages.
Your general damages are compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. What this means is that when this head is being calculated, professionals will consider the amount of pain and suffering you have endured, as well as any loss to your quality of life, such as being unable to engage in hobbies.
In amputation claims, this is a key factor as your mobility may now be affected compared to before your accident.
The tables below give use the compensation guideline brackets for various amputation injuries, taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a document in which professionals may make reference to when calculating your compensation amount for general damages.
Please note that the first entry of each table has not been taken from the JCG. However, all other figures have been taken from the JCG, and these are suggestive amounts only.
Loss Of Arm Settlements
| Injury | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Cases where the person has experiences a number of severe injuries, and special damages such as prosthetic costs. |
| Loss of Both Arms | £293,850 to £366,100 | People in this category will be in a state of considerable helplessness. |
| Loss of One Arm (i) | Not Less Than £167,380 | Applies to cases where an arm has been amputated at the shoulder. |
| Loss of One Arm (ii) | £133,810 to £159,770 | Cases will fall into this bracket if above-elbow amputation. The level of arm loss will affect the award. |
| Loss of One Arm (iii) | £117,360 to £133,810 | Applies to cases where a below-elbow amputation. Phantom pains will increase level of award. |
Loss Of Hand Payouts
| Injury | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Cases with multiple serious injuries and special damages such as medical costs. |
| Total or Effective Loss of Both Hands | £171,680 to £245,900 | Cases in this bracket will show extensive damage to render them almost useless. If prosthetics can be used, the level of the award will be altered. |
| Total or Effective Loss of One Hand | £117,360 to £133,810 | Cases may fall into this bracket where a hand has been crushed and surgically amputated or in cases where all fingers and most of the palm have been traumatically amputated. Cases will fall into higher end of the bracket if dominant hand. |
| Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers | £75,550 to £110,750 | Cases in this bracket will have a considerably weak grip, and the hand will have lost a lot of its use. |
| Total and Partial Loss of Index Finger | £14,850 to £22,870 | Cases will fall into this bracket if dexterity is affected. If total loss of index finger, the claimant is more likely to receive top end of the bracket. |
| Amputation of Ring and Little Fingers | In the region of £26,620 | Cases where total loss of ring finger and little finger will fall into this bracket. |
| Amputation of Little Finger | £10,550 to £14,940 | Cases where total loss of the little finger will fall into this bracket. |
Loss Of Leg Compensation
| Injury | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Cases here will have a number of severe injuries and special damages such as loss of earnings. |
| Loss of Both Legs | £293,850 to £344,150 | Cases will fall into this bracket if both legs have been lost above the knee, or if one leg has been lost above the knee and one leg lost below the knee. The factors that will impact the amount of compensation are the severity of any phantom pains, loss of amenity such as loss of ability to engage with hobbies, and the success of any prosthetics. |
| Below-Knee Amputation of Both Legs | £245,900 to £329,620 | Cases at the top end of this bracket will have been amputated just below the knee. Other factors which will affect the level of award are the risk of developing degenerative changes in remaining lower limbs, the success of any prosthetics as well as psychological problems. |
| Above-Knee Amputation of One Leg | £127,930 to £167,760 | The following factors will impact the amount of compensation: pain, or any other problems related to the stump, phantom pains and any success of prosthetics. |
| Below-Knee Amputation of One Leg | £119,570 to £162,290 | Cases which fall into the lower end of this bracket will have no complications, whereas cases at the top end of the bracket may have experienced a traumatic amputation, with full consciousness. The factors that will impact the sum awarded are age, the success of prosthetics, loss of amenity and if there is an increased chance in developing osteoarthritis. |
Loss Of Foot Amounts
| Injury | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Cases in this bracket will have multiple severe injuries as well as special damages such as loss of earnings. |
| Amputation of Both Feet | £206,730 to £245,900 | This bracket is treated similarly as a below-knee amputation as there is loss of a useful ankle joint. |
| Amputation of One Foot | £102,470 to £133,810 | This bracket is also treated similarly as a below-knee amputation as there is loss of a single useful ankle joint. |
| Very Severe Foot Injury | £102,470 to £133,810 | Cases which fall into this bracket will show permanent damage and ongoing pain, or really severe disability. Examples could be traumatic amputation of the forefoot, where there was a need for a full amputation and loss of heel tissue, restricting mobility. |
| Amputation of All Toes | £44,570 to £68,430 | The level of sum will be impacted by whether the amputation was surgical or traumatic, the impact on mobility, and the level of loss of the forefoot. |
| Amputation of the Great Toe | In the region of £38,210 | Loss of the big toe, cases will show impacted mobility as a result. |
| Severe Toe Injuries | £16,770 to £25,710 | Severe crush injuries, resulting in the amputation of one or two toes or just falling short of the need for amputation. |
Contact our advisors today to learn how our amputation compensation calculator could help you. They can also discuss whether you may have an eligible claim.
How Is An Amputation Compensation Amount Determined?
When your compensation is being determined, professionals will consider the following factors:
- The type of injury you sustained
- The physical and psychological impacts you are suffering with
- Your expected recovery period
Professionals will also take into account any home or vehicle adaptations you may require after your accident.
We understand that amputations will most often mean that your life after the accident is much different, whether this be by using a prosthetic limb or using a wheelchair to get from place to place. Professionals will take this into consideration when calculating your compensation amount.
Contact us today if you have any questions about how your compensation amount is calculated or about using an amputation compensation calculator.
What Can Amputation Compensation Claims Help With?
Compensation can firstly help you feel a sense of justice after suffering an amputation injury.
Additionally, the second head of claim, known as special damages, can help to reimburse you for the financial losses you have incurred as a result of your injuries, such as loss of earnings or loss of earning potential.
In amputation claims, a key part of the rehabilitation and recovery phase is medical assistance. This could be prosthetic limbs or physical therapy with an occupational therapist, which both have associated costs. Your special damages serve the purpose of trying to reimburse you for these costs.
In order for you to be able to claim special damages, you must have evidence to show the financial impact of your injuries. This could be:
- Payslips – to show loss of earnings
- Medical invoices – to demonstrate the costs associated with your recovery
- Travel receipts – to help highlight any travel costs you have had to pay for following the accident, such as taxis to the hospital
- Bank statements – for any at home or vehicle adaptations you have required to pay for
Our expert panel of specialists can help to connect you with medical specialists who could aid you in your recovery. Our team could also help you to compile evidence to claim special damages, so please don’t worry if you’re not sure what evidence is useful.
Contact us today to discuss your case or to ask any questions about how our amputation compensation calculator could help you.
Examples Of Loss Of Limb Or Amputation Injury Claims
Now that we have discussed how our amputation compensation calculator could help, you also need to know when you could have an eligible claim. Amputation injuries can happen in various incidents, but in order to have a valid compensation claim, you need to prove:
- You were owed a duty of care
- This duty was breached
- This resulted in your amputation injury
Below we set out the various examples of where you may suffer an amputation.
Road Traffic Accidents
Whilst on the roads, all users owe a duty of care to use the roads in a way that avoids damage or harm. This is upheld by following the rules in the Road Traffic Act 1988, and the Highway Code.
If a driver was speeding on the motorway and crashed into the back of your car, causing your leg to get crushed and traumatically severed during the accident, you could have grounds to start a claim.
Accidents At Work
The Health and Safety Executive, which is the regulatory body for workplace safety, reported that between 2023 and 2024, there were 508 reported amputations as a result of accidents at work.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, all employers owe a duty of care to ensure the health and wellbeing of their employees. This includes taking reasonable steps to prevent accidents, such as frequent risk assessments.
If, for example, you work in a warehouse and your finger becomes trapped in a defective conveyor belt that your employer knew about but failed to repair or replace, and this results in a traumatic amputation of your finger, you could have a basis to make an accident at work claim.
Public Liability
In public places, you are owed a duty of care to be kept reasonably safe whilst using the premises as a visitor.
This duty is owed to you by the occupier of the premises; this is the person or party in control of that public space. This duty of care is established in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.
An example of how an amputation public liability claim can arise following an accident in a public place could be if you attend a restaurant, and an overhead large lighting fixture that had not been properly secured falls on you and crushes your arm, later requiring a surgical amputation.
Medical Negligence
When any medical professional is treating you, whether this be doctors, nurses or pharmacists, you are owed a duty of care.
The duty of care owed to you is that they must provide you with the correct standard of care expected of them. If they fail to do this, and this results in you suffering unnecessary harm, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim.
An example of how medical negligence can lead to an amputation claim is if you have a surgery arranged on your left leg for an amputation, and in the theatre, the surgeons operate on your right leg as they failed to perform pre-checks.
The examples we have discussed are not the only ways in which an amputation claim can arise, so if your case looks different, please don’t worry. Give us a call to see with you ay have a valid claim and to learn more about how our amputation compensation calculator could help you.
How Do I Make An Amputation Compensation Claim?
An important stage in the claims process is evidence. All claims require evidence to demonstrate how the accident happened and who is at fault. It helps to explain how someone else’s negligent actions led to your injuries.
Evidence could be documentation such as:
- CCTV or dashcam footage, if the accident was caught on camera
- Medical records or GP health records
- Any relevant reports, such as police records, if you experienced a traumatic amputation in a road traffic accident
- Date and time of the accident
- Details of anyone who witnessed the incident and could provide a statement at a later date
In addition to the evidence stage, all claims are subject to a time limit. Generally, claims must be started within 3 years of the date of the incident. This rule is demonstrated in the Limitation Act 1980, which also discusses the two exceptions to the limits:
- If the claimant was under 18 at the time of the incident they are unable to make their own claim until their 18th birthday. From this date they will then have until their 21st birthday to claim.
- Those lacking mental capacity to claim on their own behalf will have the time limit suspended indefinitely. It will only reinstate if their mental capacity returns and will run from this recovery date.
In cases where the claimant cannot claim on their own behalf, the courts can appoint a litigation friend to begin the claiming process on their behalf.
If you would like to learn more about evidence or are unsure whether your claim would be within the time limit, contact us today.
What Can Compensation Calculator Help Me With?
Our panel of solicitors are experienced and have decades of experience making medical negligence and personal injury claims on behalf of their clients for amputations. We are here to help throughout the process, from the start to the very end.
The solicitors from our panel can help you with:
- Understanding legal language and the claims process
- Ensuring your claim is started within the time limit
- Advocating on your behalf to achieve a suitable settlement amount
- Compiling evidence and gathering witness statements
- Communicating with the defendant
Our panel works on a No Win No Fee basis, under a Conditional Fee Agreement. What this means is you would not be expected to pay for their legal services at the start or during your claim. You also will not need to pay for their completed work if the claim fails.
Instead, if successful, a percentage of your compensation would be taken as a success fee. The percentage of this fee is legally capped to ensure you receive the majority of your compensation.
Here at Compensation Calculator, we are here to help you. Whether this be discussing the eligibility of your case or answering any questions you might have about the whole claims process, we’re here for you.
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We hope our amputation compensation calculator guide has been useful today. If you would prefer to talk with one of our friendly advisors, you can contact us today. Our team can assess the eligibility of your case, answer your questions and potentially connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel. Contact them today via any of the following methods:
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Learn More
Why not read our other guides on:
- Learn about slip, trip and fall claims
- Advice on how to claim as a pedestrian
- What to do if you have experienced personal injury on holiday
Useful External Resources:
- How to claim Statutory Sick Pay from GOV.UK
- When to call 999 from the NHS
- NHS advice on Amputations
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