Lost a Limb Through Negligence? You Deserve Substantial Compensation.
Losing a limb is a life-changing injury that affects every aspect of daily living — mobility, independence, employment, self-image and mental health. Whether caused by a machinery accident at work, a road traffic collision, agricultural equipment, or medical negligence, you deserve compensation that fully covers your lifetime needs including prosthetics, rehabilitation, adapted living and lost earnings.
Scottish Claims Helpline connects you with solicitors who specialise in amputation claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. Interim payments are available to cover immediate needs. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Amputation Type | Typical Award (General Damages) |
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| Loss of one finger | £8,000 - £30,000 |
| Loss of hand or forearm | £100,000 - £180,000 |
| Below-knee amputation | £100,000 - £200,000 |
| Above-knee amputation | £130,000 - £280,000 |
| Loss of both legs | £250,000 - £400,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. Amputation settlements include lifetime prosthetic limb costs (replacement every 3-5 years, plus maintenance), rehabilitation and physiotherapy, home adaptations, vehicle modifications, lost earnings (past and future), psychological counselling and phantom limb pain management. A £200,000 general damages award can become £1 million+ when lifetime needs are included.
Who Can Claim?
Anyone who has lost a limb or digit through someone else’s negligence. Common causes include industrial machinery accidents (unguarded equipment breaching PUWER 1998), construction site injuries, road traffic accidents, agricultural machinery, and surgical negligence. You can claim even if partly at fault — contributory negligence reduces the award but does not prevent a claim.
Amputation Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Loss of finger: £8,000-£30,000. Below-knee: £100,000-£200,000. Above-knee: £130,000-£280,000. Both legs: £250,000-£400,000+. Prosthetics, rehab and lost earnings on top.
Prosthetic limbs (lifetime replacement), rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, home adaptations, vehicle modifications, lost earnings, psychological support and ongoing care.
Yes. Your solicitor can apply for interim payments to fund prosthetics, rehabilitation, home adaptations and living costs before the claim settles.
Industrial machinery, construction accidents, road traffic collisions, agricultural equipment and medical negligence. Employers must guard machinery under PUWER 1998.
3 years from the accident under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
Typically 2-4 years. Long-term prosthetic and care needs must be assessed. Interim payments are available much sooner.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).