Hip injury
Even a seemingly minor Hip injury may cause you problems later in life, therefore if you were a victim of someone else's wrongdoing you may be entitled to compensation. A large percentage of the UK population sustain hip injuries every year, mostly in older people as a result of a fall, but there are also many cases where negligence of a third party was at play, laying the grounds for a claim.
There are many situations in every day life where an injury to the hip may be picked up; including at work, during play, walking down the street or through a car accident. All of these points, if proven you were a victim of a third party's negligence, may mean the third party being liable to pay you compensation. Typical claims for hip injuries depending on the severity can range from a few thousand pounds up to as much as £13,000; notwithstanding loss of earning potential.
Suffering a fall is the most common cause of a hip injury, especially within the senior community, which may lead to severe lack of mobility. Smashing the legs in a road accident can also lead to severe hip injuries as well as various contact sports and Accidents at work, such as falling off a ladder. The hip is a ball and socket joint that can become damaged through severe jarring, meaning pain and lack of mobility. In extreme cases, the leg may have to be amputated.
If you have suffered a hip injury that has caused you pain and difficulties through the negligence of a third party, speaking to a solicitor within three years of the accident about a possible claim for compensation is imperative.