Hip Injury Lawyers — Scotland

Hip & Pelvis Injuries

Hip and pelvis injury claims

Injuries to your hip or pelvic area can be painful and make it difficult to continue going about your day. Performing simple activities such as walking or climbing the stairs can be a nightmare. This can also hinder your ability to do your job properly and may lead to financial losses.

These types of hip injuries may also prevent you from taking part in your favourite sports or from socialising with your loved ones. If you’ve suffered a hip injury, you may require extensive private medical treatment, chronic pain medication and rehabilitation.

Hip and pelvis injuries most commonly occur in road traffic accidents but can also happen in the workplace or due to slips, trips and falls. Whatever the cause of your injury, it makes your daily life much more difficult.

Common Hip and Pelvis Injuries

Some of the most common hip and pelvis injuries include:

• Hip fractures – A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that forms part of the hip joint. Hip fractures can be serious in more mature adults and may require surgery, such as a hip replacement, to restore mobility and reduce pain.
• Pelvic fractures – A fractured pelvis occurs when one or more bones in the pelvis break. Pelvic injuries can range from minor to severe injury and may involve damage to internal organs, nerves or blood vessels.
• Dislocated hip – A hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the thigh bone (femur) is forced out of its socket in the hip bone (pelvis). This can cause severe pain and 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. These soft tissue injuries can cause pain, swelling and limited mobility, requiring extensive physical therapy to regain strength and flexibility.

Often, with these types of injuries, you may find it hard to put any weight on the affected area or to move as freely as you usually can, if at all. You may be experiencing severe joint or bone pain, all of which hinder you in your daily routine.

Making a Claim

Who qualifies for hip and pelvis injury compensation claims?

If your hip injuries were inflicted because of someone else’s negligence within the last three years, you should speak to one of our dedicated personal injury lawyers to help you make a claim. Our hip replacement and injury lawyer 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?

If your injury occurred within the last three years, you should contact a personal injury solicitor. At Watermans, we have a skilled team of personal injury solicitors who are ready to assist when you make a hip injury claim.

We understand that pursuing a pelvis or hip injury compensation claim can be daunting, but we are here to take the hassle out of it for you.

Hip and pelvis injuries can have many consequences, but you may find that it is your mobility that is greatly affected. A stiff and sore pelvic area may mean that you are not sleeping properly and that you are unable to carry out any of your daily tasks.

A decrease in your movement abilities may also mean that you face lost earnings during your injury period, as you are unable to work. This reduction in income can cause unnecessary stress at a time when you should be concentrating on healing physically.  

How Much Compensation?

How much compensation can I claim for a hip and pelvis injury?

Like most personal injury claims, the amount of compensation you could receive for your hip or pelvis injury is largely dependent on the circumstances in which the accident occurred and the severity of the injuries.

Our personal injury and hip replacement lawyers are here to help you understand your rights and options for pursuing hip injury compensation claims. Watermans will focus on securing compensation to cover:

• Loss of past earnings – You can make a hip injury claim for the income you have lost due to 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, you can claim for future lost earnings.
• Medical expenses – You can claim for 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 for a hip injury.
• Care and assistance – If you need help with daily tasks or personal care due to a severe hip injury, you can make a hip claim for the cost of this care.

Speak to a Watermans personal injury solicitor today to help you begin your hip injury compensation claims process.

To get an estimate of how much compensation you may be entitled to for your hip injury, use our online claims calculator.

Why Watermans?

Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my personal injury claim?

Watermans make legal services look and feel easy so people can move forward in life.

Our expert team of personal injury lawyers is committed to doing everything to make the hip injury claims process straightforward for our clients following an accident. We fight each case to secure the maximum level of compensation.

We also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure 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 and cases relating to abuse.

We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in personal injury compensation for our clients. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your claim for hip injury compensation is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.

Take the first step towards securing the compensation you deserve for your hip injury claims. Request a callback from Watermans today for straightforward advice.