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Hip Injury Lawyers - Scotland
Hip or pelvis injuries are painful and debilitating, often restricting your everyday movements. If you have sustained a hip and pelvis injury in the last three years, you could be entitled to claim compensation. At Watermans, our hip injury lawyers can help you claim compensation for medical treatment and financial losses, empowering you to recover and thrive.
More Than I Expected
"Watermans did a very good job, getting me more for my claim than I expected! They kept me well informed of the process and were always very helpful, polite and friendly when I spoke with them."
G Brannigan, Personal Injury Client
The Short of It
If you injured your hip or pelvis in an accident caused by someone else,
you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Hip and pelvic injuries can be sustained
in road traffic or workplace accidents or as a result of a fall.
Speak to our expert personal injury solicitors
to see if you are eligible to pursue a hip injury claim for compensation.
Everything we do at Watermans is to get you the resolution you need
and provide straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
The Long of It
Hip & Pelvis Injuries
Hip and pelvis injury claims
Injuries to your hip or pelvic area are painful and make it difficult to perform simple activities such as walking. This can also hinder your ability to work and may lead to financial losses.
These injuries may also prevent you from taking part in your favourite sports or from socialising with your loved ones. You may require extensive private medical treatment, chronic pain medication and rehabilitation.
Common Hip and Pelvis Injuries
Some of the most common hip and pelvis injuries include:
- Hip fractures: This is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that forms part of the hip joint. Hip fractures may require surgery to restore mobility and reduce pain.
- Pelvic fractures: Occur when one or more bones in the pelvis break. Pelvic injuries may also involve damage to internal organs, nerves or blood vessels.
- Dislocated hip: Hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the thigh bone (femur) is forced out of its socket in the hip bone (pelvis). This requires immediate medical attention to relocate the hip joint and prevent further damage.
- Soft tissue injuries: Hip and pelvis injuries can also involve damage to the surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments. This causes pain, swelling and limited mobility, requiring extensive physical therapy.
Making a Claim
Who qualifies for hip and pelvis injury compensation claims?
Speak to one of our dedicated slip and fall pelvis injury lawyers to help you claim if:
- Your hip injuries were inflicted because of someone else’s negligence.
- You were injured within the last three years.
Our team cares about our clients and will do everything to pursue a compensation claim for your injuries.
How do I make a hip and pelvis injury claim?
Our lawyers will handle the claim and remove the hassle from you. The process typically involves:
- Seeking medical attention immediately to ensure your safety and maximise your recovery.
- Reporting the accident to your employer or the relevant authorities helps provide documented evidence.
- Contacting Watermans for a free initial consultation of your case. If we determine a sufficient chance of a successful claim, we will handle the process on your behalf.
- Gathering evidence to support your case. Your solicitor will gather witness statements, medical records, financial documents, video footage, and accident reports on your behalf.
- Following the pre-action protocol, which involves informing the negligent party about the claim. Watermans will negotiate on your behalf to settle.
- Engaging in court proceedings if an agreement can’t be reached.
How Much Compensation?
How much compensation can I claim for a hip and pelvis injury?
The amount you could receive depends on the severity of your injuries. Watermans hip replacement lawyers will focus on securing compensation to cover:
- Your hip injury: You will receive compensation for the injuries you sustained at the time of the accident. This will be valued by obtaining a medical report on the injuries.
- Loss of past earnings: The income you have lost from being unable to work because of your injury.
- Loss of future earnings: If your hip and pelvis fractures prevent you from returning to your previous job or limit your future earning capacity.
- Medical expenses: You can claim the cost of surgeries, prescriptions, and rehabilitation related to your hip injury.
- Travel expenses: If you have incurred travel costs to attend medical appointments or treatment sessions, these can be included in your claim.
- Care and assistance: If you need assistance with daily tasks or personal care due to a severe hip injury, you can claim the cost.
Why Watermans?
Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my personal injury claim?
Watermans simplifies legal services so you can move forward. Our services entail:
- Doing everything to make the hip injury claims process straightforward.
- Operating from offices in Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
- Fighting each case to secure the maximum level of compensation.
- Providing access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment.
- Ensuring you recover from your hip injuries as soon as possible and get your life back on track.
Trusted personal injury solicitors in Scotland
Our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:
- Accidents at work
- Public liability claims
- Road traffic accidents
- Fatal and serious injury claims
- Cases relating to abuse
Take the first step towards securing the compensation you deserve for your hip injury. Request a callback from a Watermans hip replacement injury lawyer today for straightforward advice.
FAQs About Claiming for Hip Injuries
Yes, you can. This is known as contributory negligence, whereby your compensation is reduced by the percentage of responsibility attributed to you. For example, if you are found to be 25% responsible for the accident, your hip injury compensation will be reduced by 25%.
It’s important to discuss your case with a qualified hip or pelvis injury lawyer to verify whether you have a valid claim and to what extent you may be entitled to a compensation settlement.
At Watermans, we understand the financial burden that a hip or pelvis injury can place on you and your family. That’s why we aim to make our services as affordable as possible by:
- Operating on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you won’t have to pay any solicitors’ fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
- Offering some free initial advice to help you understand your options when pursuing a hip or pelvis injury claim.
The timeframe for personal injury claims can range from a few months to a few years, depending on:
- The complexity of the case.
- Whether the negligent party accepts responsibility.
If the claim can’t be resolved through negotiation, it may require court proceedings, which entail further investigation and an extended timeframe.
Yes, there are some conditions in which you can claim someone else, including:
- If the injured person is a child, their parents or legal guardians can make the claim.
- If the injured person is mentally incapable of claiming for themselves, a relative can claim on their behalf.
Have our specialist hip injury lawyers fighting for you.
Call us on 0131 555 7055 and get a free consultation for your hip injury claims.
Get in touch with us
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055
Our personal injury claims expert
“Making a claim for compensation can be such a daunting process for people, so I try to make it as straightforward and easy to understand as I can for them.”
Susanne McGraw, Head of Personal Injury