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Pelvis & 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, so you can focus on recovery.
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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 & 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.
Hip fractures are a serious concern. In younger and working-age people, hip and pelvis injuries more often follow an accident, such as:
- A road traffic collision
- A fall from height
- A workplace incident
- Slips and trips accidents
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.
Symptoms can include severe pain, swelling and reduced movement after the accident. A serious injury can also have long-term consequences for your mobility and independence.
Common Hip & 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.
- Bursitis: Inflammation around the hip joint that can cause significant pain and stiffness.
- Nerve injuries: In some cases, nerve damage around the hip can lead to ongoing or chronic pain.
Many of these injuries need prompt medical care, and starting the right treatment early can make a real difference to your recovery.
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 offers the legal support to pursue a compensation claim for your injuries. In Scotland, you generally have three years from the date of your accident to settle your claim, or to raise and serve a court action, under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
How Do I Make a Hip & 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 (our personal injury claim checklist shows what helps).
- 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.
Your pelvis injury lawyer investigates the circumstances of your accident to establish fault and arranges for an independent medical professional to assess the full extent of your injury. Most personal injury cases then settle out of court through negotiation, so you are never expected to contact witnesses or take statements yourself.
How Much Compensation?
How Much Compensation Can I Claim For a Hip & Pelvis Injury?
The amount you could receive depends on the severity of your injuries. In Scotland, compensation for your pain and suffering is known as solatium, and it sits alongside your financial losses. A hip injury can also affect your mental health. Where a psychological impact, such as anxiety or a diagnosed psychological condition, results from the accident, this too can form part of your claim — subject to medical evidence. 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.
If your injury leads to a hip replacement, your claim can reflect the surgery, your recovery time and any lasting effect on your mobility. Our hip replacement lawyer will make sure these longer-term costs are properly accounted for.
Why Watermans?
Why Should I Choose Watermans To Pursue My Personal Injury Claim?
Watermans simplifies legal services so you can move forward. We are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, so your claim is handled to recognised professional standards. Our services include:
- Doing everything to make the hip injury claims process straightforward.
- Operating from law firms in Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Glasgow.
- Fighting each case to pursue the compensation you deserve.
- Providing access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment.
Our clients rate us 4.9 out of 5 from over 1,400 reviews on ReviewSolicitors, which we hope gives you confidence before you get in touch.
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 fair 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 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, in some circumstances, you can claim on someone else’s behalf, 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.
It varies. A serious fracture often needs surgery followed by months of physiotherapy-led rehabilitation, while soft tissue injuries can settle sooner. The NHS Inform Scotland service has guidance on what recovery can involve.
Yes, as long as the injury was caused by someone else. If you already had some wear in the hip, perhaps early osteoarthritis, and an accident brings forward a replacement you might eventually have needed anyway, you may still be able to claim for that acceleration. If you were experiencing issues with your hip prior to your accident, and an accident worsens these issues, you may be able to claim for that exacerbation.
The claim then reflects the years the operation was brought forward rather than the whole replacement, and the exact position depends on the medical evidence in your case. To see how this fits together, our guide to the personal injury claims process walks you through each stage.
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