Independence, family life, work and hobbies are all affected and swift effective help is needed to negate the problems that arise.

Amputation claims are often the most successful way to get life back on track. We understand what's required and can drive a compensation claim to get results in these vital areas, including:

• access to the best specialist medical help and rehabilitation services
• assessment of the risks and solutions assciated with complications that arise after traumatic and surgical amputation including  contracture, phantom limb pain, chronic neuroma and necrosis
• the use of specialist assistance in accessing enabling care and equipment

Early intervention is key if the best outcome is to be achieved for all the family. We know what's required and can offer specialist knowledge.

If possible, we'll obtain interim payments to fund the early support required. You'll want to be able to live independently in your own home if at all possible, and we'll use experts to deliver the changes required to achieve the best possible home solutions.

Other areas of expertise/types of claim

Amputations are often caused by car accidents, motorcycle accidents and a variety of accidents at work. They can also follow from clinical errors. Whatever the cause we are experienced in pursuing the claim and securing compensation  

Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?

When choosing a solicitor you should be confident that they know the law, but more importantly that they understand what you need, that you can work with them, and that they'll fight your cause.

We believe we answer all these points and hope our stories show this. Amputation claims require real care and personal service because they're so personal to the family affected. We only have small caseloads to ensure we can deliver the focus you and your family need

We're committed to securing the best solutions for people making amputation claims, and at the same time we hope our traditional values mean you'll find us easy to deal with and very supportive.

We're very familiar with the key medical and non-medical experts who can provide the best support both in terms of advancing the claim itself and offering valuable information to you and your family.

Our experts

We have a number of key specialist staff who operate on a national basis and are always willing to visit you and your family, whether in the hospital rehabilitation unit and / or later in your home.  Our lawyers include members of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Important things to consider

Science is constantly improving the prosthetic and other solutions available to those with all forms of amputation, but the cost can be prohibitive for the NHS. It's vital that your compensation claim includes the cost of the most advanced equipment you need, so you're not restricted by the constraints of NHS funding.

Your needs will be lifelong, and a compensation award needs to be looked after to ensure it supports you for as long as it's required. We'll help with trusts and investments to protect your future.

What do I do next?

You or a family member / friend can contact us on our helpline or by email to arrange an immediate visit so that we can discuss your situation and offer our specialist help.

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