How Much Could I Claim For Hand Amputation?
By Mark Ainsdale. Last Updated 6th August 2021. A hand amputation can have serious and permanent effects on your day-to-day life. If you’ve been involved in an accident that has resulted in hand amputation, you may be interested in making a personal injury claim. However, you will need to prove that your injury was caused by a relevant third party breaching their duty of care.
In this guide, we will explain the personal injury claims process and the criteria you must meet to be able to make a claim. We will also discuss the duty of care you are owed in various situations.
We will also discuss how legal professionals calculate compensation for each hand amputation claim and the evidence that could be used to support your claim for compensation. Furthermore will explore the benefits of claiming with a No Win No Fee solicitor.
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Hand amputation
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- What is a hand amputation?
- Types of hand amputation
- What to do if you are involved in a hand amputation accident
- How to begin a hand amputation compensation claim
- What can be claimed for after an accident causing a hand amputation?
- How much compensation will I get after an accident causing a hand amputation?
- No Win No Fee hand amputation claims
What is a hand amputation?
There are various types of hand amputation, and the type of amputation often dictates the compensation you will receive for your injuries. Whether you have lost your hand when it has become trapped in machinery, and it has been damaged to such an extent that it could cause you further harm if it is left in place, or if you have been the victim of such trauma that the hand is not viable to be saved, then it may be surgically amputated, if it has not been completely severed at the scene of the accident. Whatever the reason, it is a traumatic injury not only in terms of physical pain but also when it comes to the emotional toll it can take on you. Hence why you could look at filing hand amputation claims.
Types of hand amputation
Whether caused by traumatic means or surgically necessary after trauma to the hand or arm, you are likely to have had your hand amputated in one of the following ways.
- Total hand amputation is usually taken at the wrist and leaves you with a stump at the end of your forearm.
- Partial hand amputation – This involves part of the palm and affected fingers
- Finger amputation – This type requires amputation at the end of the fingers, before the palm.
Whatever type of hand amputation you have suffered, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries. The amount payable will be determined, taking into account the type of amputation, the effect that it has had on your life and your prognosis. In some cases, you may be able to have a prosthesis fitted, whilst in others, you may retain some dexterity and have to learn what is left of the hand in a different way to perform some activities. In extreme cases, the area is deemed useless, and there is no hope for improvement via prosthesis or physiotherapy.
What to do if you are involved in a hand amputation accident
Being involved in a hand amputation accident can be terrifying. You will likely not be thinking about making a hand injury compensation claim straight after the accident. However, gathering the following information following any accident is prudent, whether you are likely to pursue a claim at a later date or not.
Take notes and pictures of the event – Accident notes can come in extremely useful. Often, as time goes on, your memory could fade a little, so writing the events of the accident down as soon as you are able or dictating them so that someone else can write them for you would be a good idea. It is also a good idea to get photographic evidence of both the scene and your injuries.
Collect details of witnesses or people involved – if there are other people involved in the accident, such as the driver or a car or the operator of some machinery, you need to get their contact details. Whether they are found to be the person at fault, or a witness, taking down names, addresses, and contact numbers can prove vital.
How to begin a hand amputation compensation claim
Beginning hand amputation claims could be done any time after the accident, as long as it is within three years of the date of the incident or three years of your 18th birthday if you were a minor when the accident occurred. All you have to do to begin is call us. One of our team will take you through the initial consultation process, asking pertinent questions, answering any questions that you may have about your claim or our No Win No Fee agreement, which means you will not have to pay any funds upfront to go ahead with your claim. Once the agreement has been signed, we will arrange a medical appointment locally with you, where a professional will analyse your injuries and your prognosis and write a full report.
You will be matched with a solicitor with the experience and knowledge of the area you are claiming in, be it accidents at work, road traffic accidents or loss of limb compensation claims. Your solicitor will begin working on your claim to maximise the amount of compensation you receive, pushing for as high a payout as possible.
We will, of course, keep you updated through the process, and if you have any reason to get in touch with us, then we are only a phone call away at all times.
What can be claimed for after an accident causing a hand amputation?
Within a compensation claim for an arm amputation, there are several different types of damages. Here, we show you what you could be claiming for as part of your compensation suit:
- Damages in General – General awards tend to be payouts for the actual injuries you suffer, both mental and physical, and take your pain and suffering into account. See our injury compensation calculator table below for more information.
- Medical expenses – Any types of medical expense can be claimed for here, whether something small like pain relief prescription costs, or something more expensive, such as modifications to your car or home where required, as well as counselling bills if you have required this as a direct result of your accident.
- Care expenses – If someone helps you with day-to-day activities after your hand amputation.
- Earning losses – Both the actual income and future wages if you’re off work for some time. In addition, there are your current salary and promotion prospects.
- Travel costs – Whether travelling to an appointment about your claim or for a medical appointment.
If you have costs and are unsure whether these can form your claim, please call us. We will tell you if your costs could be within the scope of a compensation claim.
How much compensation will I get after an accident causing a hand amputation?
There are so many different types of hand amputation that we can’t guarantee a specific payout amount. However, what we can do is illustrate in general terms the typical amount for specific injuries. So, we have the table below, which should give you some idea of how much you could receive.
However, it is essential to remember that no two claims are the same. And what may seem like a similar case to yours might not be in terms of the person’s job prospects. Therefore, we stress that this table is a guide only. But if you require any further guidance on how much compensation for a hand amputation is possible, don’t hesitate to call.
| Reason for Compensation | Typical Award for Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total or Effective Loss of Both Hands | £140,660 to £201,490 | Both hands amputated, and left less than useless. The top loss of limb payment amounts are for cases where a prosthesis would be useless. |
| Total of Effective Loss of One Hand | £96,160 to £109,650 | Total amputation of one hand, or most of the palm and fingers. Dominant hand amputation receives the higher amount for these limb loss claims. |
| Middle/index Finger Amputation | £61,910 to £90,750 | Renders the hand almost useless, with little grip or dexterity. |
| Amputation of the Little Finger | £8,640 to £12,240 | Amputation of the Little Finger |
| Amputation of the Ring and Little Fingers | In the region of £21,810 | Amputation of the Ring and Little Fingers |
| Amputation of the thumb | £35,520 to £54,830 | Amputation of the thumb |
No Win No Fee hand amputation claims
It often seems unfair that you are likely to face an uncertain financial future on top of a terrible accident. We offer a No Win No Fee compensation claims service to take action ASAP without any upfront costs. We also feel you should not have to pay anything out should your case not be successful.
Our No Win No Fee agreement outlines all of the details of this policy and is clear and transparent. If, however, you’re unable to understand it, we can talk you through any queries you might have. We want you to be clear on exactly how it works and how you can gain top-quality legal representation.
Contact Our Team
It is easy to begin a claim with us, but we understand that you may have some queries. Call 0800 073 8804, and we can talk you through any aspect of a hand amputation compensation claim. We will always answer honestly and won’t push you into taking action if you’re not ready or willing to. There’s really no reason not to get answers to your questions about amputation claims from professionals, so call us today.
Alternatively, if you are ready to start a personal injury claim with us, we will act quickly to begin the process as soon as possible, allowing you to let us take care of the paperwork, keeping you fully informed of your claim’s progress every step of the way.
Hand Amputation Claims Helpful links
If you have lost a finger as part of an accident, this page may be worth visiting. This takes you to our complete guide on finger and partial finger amputation compensation claims.
Our general guide to amputation compensation claims gives you general advice on amputation claims. You may find this useful.
If you have suffered an accident at work, this guide offers actionable advice on claiming against your employer.
Thank you for reading our hand amputation claims guide.
