Amputations: serious life changing injuries
We appreciate that claiming compensation may not be your first thought after being involved in a serious injury and suffering an amputation. However, our sympathetic and committed solicitors will ensure we obtain the right outcome on behalf of you and your family and attempt to recover compensation that will lead to a better outcome for your rehabilitation, financial stability and quality of life. We will help you to gain access to the best psychological and physical care.
Amputations and Serious Life Changing Injuries?
Serious injuries are those which will have a long-term effect and are life-changing. Our serious injury solicitors have expertise in handling the following types of injury claims:
- head and brain injury
- spinal injury
- amputations
- loss of sight
- broken and fractured bones
- fatal injuries
- chronic pain
- burns
- paralysis
Each personal injury claim is different and the amount of recoverable compensation will depend upon the severity of your injuries, whether you are partly responsible for the accident, how much you have lost in earnings and whether you have made a recovery or whether you require further treatment.
Please click our personal injury compensation calculator to obtain further information about personal injury damages.
If your claim is successful you will receive one total sum that is arrived at by combining two heads of damage, namely general damages and special damages. General damages is an award of money that is given to you purely in relation to the injury you have suffered and takes into account pain and suffering, loss of amenity, severity of injury and whether any ongoing treatment and care is required.
Special damages are all those losses and expenses you have incurred as a direct result of the accident including loss of earnings, loss of pension, medical treatment, ongoing care and rehabilitation, travel expenses and modifications to your home.
You usually have three years in which to make a personal injury claim. This is usually three years from the date of your accident or three years from the diagnosis of a workplace illness. On occasions, the three year period will also run from the date on which you learned that your injury or illness was caused by somebody else.
There are some exceptions to the above period, and therefore it is best to get in touch with us as soon as possible. This will give our personal injury solicitors every opportunity of obtaining the relevant evidence that they need to successfully make your claim. We will be able to advise you of the exact legal deadline and will still be able to help you if the deadline is approaching.
You can claim damages to reflect the injury that you have sustained. This is known as general damages and takes into account pain, suffering, loss of amenity, how seriously injured you are and whether you have made a full recovery or not.
Any compensation claim would also include any financial losses you have suffered including loss of earnings, loss of pension, costs of medical treatment and travel expenses and costs of any rehabilitation and care, if needed.
Serious injury claims usually take a few years to bring to a conclusion. However, it is possible for us to obtain interim compensation payments before the conclusion of your claim, to help pay for any treatment you require. These payments are available if the responsible party admits fault for your injury. The final settlement will depend upon a number of factors including whether you have made a full recovery or not. Our specialist lawyers will make sure that your compensation is calculated to take into account all relevant factors.
Why choose Edwards Duthie Shamash Amputations Personal Injury Team?
We handle your claim on a No Win No Fee basis which means that if your claim is unsuccessful you will not be responsible for any of our legal costs. We will help you obtain compensation to take care of your future care, any adaptations and equipment you need, and rehabilitation and treatment to help you to recover from your injuries.
For free legal advice do not hesitate to call our amputation personal injury solicitors who will deal with your claim on a No Win No Fee basis, which means if your claim is unsuccessful you will not be responsible for any legal fees. Our solicitors are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and will handle your claim in a friendly and diligent manner.
Personal Injury Clients of Edwards Duthie Shamash said:
“I was involved in a life-changing accident at work and would have no hesitation in recommending Bradley Wright in handling personal injury cases involving serious injuries. Bradley acted in a very sympathetic and professional manner and was tenacious in obtaining a satisfactory outcome on my behalf. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.”
Mr G
“I suffered life changing serious injuries in an accident at work and was assisted by Bradley Wright. He successfully pursued a claim on my behalf and conducted matters in an extremely professional, sympathetic and determined manner. I would strongly recommend his services.”
Mr BB
“I suffered a serious injury at work and was successfully represented by Bradley Wright. He handled my truly difficult case in a compassionate and determined manner, and not only managed to persuade the Defendants to accept liability, but recovered a substantial settlement on my behalf. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.”
Mr B
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Bradley Wright in handling your Personal Injury Claim. He was very professional, tenacious and obtained a fantastic outcome for myself.”
Mrs J
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