What is finger amputation compensation? 

Finger amputation happens for many reasons, including medical negligence, such as the misdiagnosis of a serious disease like sepsis. You can claim compensation if you have suffered due to the negligent actions of a medical professional, that has led to your finger being amputated needlessly.  

If you believe you have had a finger amputated because of medical negligence over the past 3 years, you may be entitled to compensation. If you feel your amputation injury could have been avoided with improved medical care and correct diagnosis, you can contact us and find out if you have a claim for compensation. Our team of expert amputation solicitors will assess your case on a no win no fee basis and see if you could make a claim.  

Types of finger amputation compensation 

Depending upon your circumstances, different parts of your finger may need to be amputated. Finger amputation can happen to any finger whether that is your thumb, index finger or little finger.  

The different types of finger amputation are: 

• Full finger amputation (terminal phalanges. Little finger etc) 
• Partial finger amputation 
• Fingertip amputation 
• Multiple finger amputation 

There are several causes of finger amputations including: 

• Severe cuts or crush injuries to the fingers which are too severely damaged to repair 
• Direct trauma to the finger, resulting in lost or partial loss of a finger 
• Severe infection which has led to tissue loss and is no longer treatable by antibiotics 
• Cancers affecting the thumb or fingers 
• Arranged amputation for conditions of the finger, which limits the function of the hands  

How do I know if I can make a finger amputation claim? 

It costs nothing to find out if you have a claim for amputation due to negligence. In our experience, some common cases we have seen in the past relating to finger amputation include

• Misdiagnosis of a serious infection or illness such as meningitis or diabetes, if these are not treated correctly, your condition can worsen and can lead to finger amputation 
• Vascular disease misdiagnosis 
• Surgical errors such as wrong site surgery, or nerve damage caused by surgery 
• Poor hygiene – flesh out with examples like cellulitis, osteomyelitis 
• Failure to treat an infected wound 
• Incorrect treatment for fractures 

Contact us today to find out if you could be owed compensation due to a breach of care that led to your finger amputation. 

What can I expect? 

There are many reasons people have finger amputations, however, you may be able to claim compensation if you:  

• Have altered sensation & increased sensitivity 
• Had/have initial and ongoing pain as a result of the amputation 
• Are unable to work as you did before  
• Need help with simple tasks 
• Need to learn to use your hands again 
• Require rehabilitation 
• Need to regain grip strength

No amount of compensation can excuse or change a life-altering event such as the loss of a finger, but there are ways that settlements can support you and your family. Successful finger amputation claims can help you to make each day a little bit easier, and you can usually expect to receive compensation to pay for: 

• Ongoing treatment, care and rehabilitation 
• Resources to adapt your home as necessary to prioritise your safety and comfort 
• Loss of earnings 
• Counselling 

How Do I Prove Medical Negligence Caused My Finger Amputation? 

When making a claim for your finger amputation, you will need to prove that there was a breach of care and this resulted in the loss of your finger. In order to prove that your amputation was as a direct result of medical negligence, you will likely need to provide evidence including medical records and witness statements, these will help to prove that a breach of care did occur and as a result, you lost your finger. 

When making a finger amputation claim, it is necessary to prove that medical negligence did occur so that you can receive the compensation you deserve. 

Why choose Patient Claim Line for your finger amputation claim? 

We have more than 100 specialist medical negligence solicitors based across the UK. We specialise solely in medical negligence and misdiagnosis claims, and have supported hundreds of people with incredibly complex cases. We understand every aspect of medical negligence and promise to walk you through the process to make it as easy as possible to manage.  

When processing your legal claim, your solicitor will be on hand throughout the journey. We have strong relationships with professionals across all key touch points; empowering you to rebuild your independence through ongoing rehabilitation support, home adaptations, emotional support and counselling. 

No win no fee finger amputation claims 

When you make a finger amputation claim with Patient Claim Line, you will pay absolutely nothing to us until your case is settled and won, and if your case is not won, you will not have to pay anything. There are no upfront fees and your initial consultation is completely free with no obligation and, if we are able to proceed with your case, we do so on a  no win, no fee basis. Tackling the enormous changes to your life after your finger amputation is a difficult and long road but our team of amputation lawyers can help. Our no win no fee promise exists to make your compensation claim as stress free and simple as possible so you can start looking to the future.