Case studies

Upper limb amputation due to head on collision
We were instructed to advise on a case where a motorcyclist’s arm was amputated. The accident involved a car overtaking at a point where a single carriageway road split into a dual carriageway.
Negligent treatment of diabetic foot ulcer
In this case our client sadly ended up requiring a below knee amputation with reduced life expectancy of between one and two years.
Damages awarded to motorcyclist with 'no case'
We achieved a settlement on behalf of a 31 year old motorcyclist who suffered severe leg injuries resulting in an above knee amputation.
Amputation following podiatric surgery
Our client was advised by a podiatric surgeon to undergo surgery for hammer toes, but during the operation the oxygen supply to her toes was depleted leading to ischaemia.
Out-of-court settlement for client who lost thumb tip due to delay in treatment
We recently secured £10,000 in an out-of-court settlement for a client who suffered a delay in surgical treatment to remove a blackthorn from his hand which resulted in the amputation of the tip of his thumb.
Moped rider who suffered lower limb amputation as a result of a road traffic accident wins compensation
We have recently negotiated the settlement of a claim for a client in his 70s who suffered a below knee amputation as a result of a road traffic accident.

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