An unparalleled depth of understanding gained from many years experience within this area of injuries.
Fletchers has a national reputation for handling motorcycle accident claims of the utmost severity. As market leaders in this field we handle a significant number of amputation injuries which sadly are an all too common injury following this type of accident. We have long established relationships with a nationwide network of specialist experts in the fields of Orthopaedics, Prosthetics, Occupational Therapy , Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Housing adaptations. Our multi-disciplinary team approach to amputation claims enables us to understand and plan for the challenges and difficulties you may encounter.
It can take enormous courage and willpower to overcome the trauma of an amputation. At Fletchers we never underestimate the huge physical and psychological impact of an amputation injury. Adjusting to life after an amputation can be overwhelming and we pride ourselves on our genuine compassion and understanding. Our specialist team of lawyers in the Serious Injury Team not only provide you with first rate legal advice but can advise on the very latest advancements in the treatment of amputation injuries to ensure that you get the very best on offer.
We can also help you assess your care needs including identifying the right prosthesis, fitting the prosthesis, caring for the stump, dealing with mobility problems and anticipating complications. Our number one aim is to minimise the impact of the injury on your life so that you can enjoy life to the full.
Types of Amputation Injury
- Lower Limb Amputations
- Foot amputation including toe and at the ankle
- Transtibial amputation (below the knee)
- Knee disarticulation including Gritti-Stokes
- Transfemoral amputation (above the knee)
- Hip disarticulation (removal of the entire leg through the hip joint)
- Hemipelvectomy (removal of part of the pelvis)
- Upper Limb Amputations
- Hand and partial-hand amputation including finger and digital amputation (tip/portion of the finger)
- Wrist disarticulation
- Transradial amputation (below the elbow including forearm)
- Transhumeral amputation (above the elbow)
- Shoulder disarticulation
- Forequarter amputation (removal of shoulder blade and collar bone)
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