How Much Compensation if You Lose a Limb at Work?
The amount of compensation you receive if you lose a limb in an accident at work depends on your individual circumstances, for example, the severity of your injury and its impact on your life.
Senior Associate Solicitor, Serious Injury Claims
Phantom limb pain is when someone experiences pain that seems to come from a limb or finger or toe that isn’t there because of an amputation. For most, phantom limb pain will be temporary and get better over time but this isn’t always the case. It is a recognised form of chronic neuropathic pain.
Losing a limb is a life-changing event and it is sadly relatively common in the UK. Every year, there are 10,000 amputations that take place, and up to 200,000 amputees living in the UK,. If you have had to have an amputation due to an accident, you may be able to claim compensation. This can be from anything such as an accident at work, road traffic accident, personal injury or even a medical negligence occurrence that has happened.
Our specialist major trauma team have helped many people get their lives back on track after they’ve had an amputation following a serious injury. We can help you access the compensation and rehabilitation you need to get through your phantom limb pain.
Get in touch with our Personal Injury Solicitors for a free claims assessment.
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