If you've suffered an amputation due to an accident or injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and long-term rehabilitation. There are no upfront fees.
An amputation claim allows you to seek compensation for injuries that result in the loss of a limb. Amputations often occur as a result of severe accidents in road traffic incidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, or severe burns.
If your injury was caused by someone else's negligence, we can help you claim compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and long-term care needs.
Amputations can result from several types of accidents and injuries, including:
Even if your injury seemed minor at first, amputation-related injuries often lead to life-altering consequences. We can explain your options and what your claim may be worth.
Amputations can result in serious, often life-changing consequences. Some of the injuries that can result from an amputation include:
If you have suffered from any of these injuries, you may be able to claim for your care, rehabilitation and lost earnings.
If you've been injured and suffered an amputation, you may be entitled to claim for:
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
We'll tell you plainly how your claim looks, and keep you updated as it moves.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
An amputation claim allows you to seek compensation for the loss of a limb caused by an accident, workplace injury, medical negligence, or any other serious trauma.
You can claim for the amputation itself, as well as associated injuries such as nerve damage, chronic pain, phantom limb sensations, and emotional distress.
The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injury, lost income, medical costs, long-term rehabilitation needs, and emotional harm. We'll provide a more accurate estimate after reviewing your case.
In Northern Ireland, the general time limit for filing an amputation claim is three years from the date of the accident. It's best to get advice early, while the evidence is fresh.
Medical records, accident reports, photos of the injury, witness statements, and any CCTV footage from the accident scene will help support your claim. Our team will assist you in gathering the necessary evidence.
Yes, if your amputation was caused by unsafe working conditions, or if your employer was negligent, you may be entitled to compensation under employer liability laws.
Yes. If your amputation requires long-term care, rehabilitation, prosthetics, or modifications to your home, these costs can be included in your claim.
Yes. Sometimes the full extent of an amputation injury becomes more apparent over time. Even if you didn't initially think it was serious, we can still help you make a claim for ongoing medical treatment and support.
Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be entitled to partial compensation under contributory negligence.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
Yes, emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression resulting from an amputation can be included in your compensation claim.
Serious injury claims often take longer, because the full effect of the injury has to be known before the claim can be valued.
There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs.
If the accident occurred within the last three years, you may still be eligible to file a claim. Please contact us for further advice.
If the responsible party doesn't have insurance, we can help you pursue your claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) or other available options.
Yes. If the accident occurred due to poorly maintained roads, inadequate safety measures, or any other negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the responsible party.
Yes. We will thoroughly investigate the incident and gather evidence to challenge any defense and ensure that the responsible party is held accountable.
Contact us by phone, email, or through our online form. The first conversation is free, and we'll explain your next steps.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
Email: [email protected]
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Friday 9am – 5pm
