Amputation

Managing your life after amputation can be challenging for you and for those around you. At Clarke Willmott our team of specialists are experienced in amputation injuries and will support you in the immediate aftermath of the injury and assist you to plan your life thereafter.

If you are entitled to compensation we will liaise with the third party insurers and arrange for an independent immediate needs assessment as soon as possible. This can result in swift alterations to your home and the supply of suitable equipment to enable you to quickly return to independently managing your life.

In most cases interim payments that help alleviate financial hardship and allow you to concentrate on your recuperation can also be obtained at an early stage.

In order to fully investigate the consequences of the injury on your life and maximise the value of compensation due to you, we generally need to involve experts in some of the following fields:

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Consultant Psychiatrist
  • Prosthetic Expert
  • Architect (in respect of home alterations)
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Employment Consultant

Our experience in dealing with the various types of lower and upper limb amputation injuries has resulted in us developing relationships with leading experts and barristers in the field of amputation injuries.

Type of Prostheses

This is very much determined by you and your specific needs. Various types of prostheses are available according to the type and level of amputation. The foremost concern is comfort of the socket, followed by the function of the limb and the type of finish required.

There are a number of prostheses suppliers and we can assist you in your investigation of choice suppliers, and ensure that all the costs - for fitting, supply, maintenance and future replacement - are paid by the third party insurer. The costs linked to prostheses are considerable therefore this is a central issue in maximising your future comfort, mobility and, if appropriate, confidence in the cosmetic appearance of the artificial limb.