Amputation is a form of vascular surgery and may be required to remove a diseased or damaged part of a limb. Amputation is and should always be a last resort and will only ever be recommended if it is not possible to improve the circulation in any other way. 

Unfortunately, due to error by treating clinicians and healthcare staff there are instances whereby amputation must occur. Examples include but are not limited to surgical mistakes, delay in treatment of infection, inadequate pre or post-operative care and the improper use or maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. 

One can suffer an amputation injury as a result of a medical condition which is unavoidable. However, amputation injury could have been prevented in some cases if the illness had been properly detected and treated. Such medical errors include: 

• Failure to diagnose and properly treat conditions, diseases or infections such as meningitis, sepsis and cellulitis. 

• Surgical and clinical mistakes 

• Delays in treatment and diagnosis 

If you have suffered an unnecessary amputation due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Grounds for compensation includes pain and suffering, reduction in quality of life, care and support costs, psychological damage, financial losses and rehabilitation/equipment costs. 

At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered medical negligence. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice.  

If you have been affected and wish to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via the following channels  

• Call us on 01 533 7860(ROI) / 028 8772 2102(NI) 

• Email us enquiries@paduffy.ie 

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