Hip Injury Claims
Claim Compensation for a Hip Injury
If you have suffered a hip injury that wasn't your fault, our lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
“This is an excellent PI team, who are highly respected in the PI sector. Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients”
“Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.”
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The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the thigh bone to the pelvis. It is an essential weight-bearing part of the body, enabling us to walk, run, lift, twist and carry out daily activities.
Injuries in this area can be extremely painful and debilitating. They often require extensive medical intervention and long periods of rehabilitation, and usually impact your ability to move freely.
In some cases, surgery is necessary to repair the hip or replace it with an artificial joint. Patients may need to be on crutches or in a wheelchair while the injury heals, and there may be an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis in the future.
If you have been affected by a hip injury, we can help you claim compensation.
What qualifies as a hip injury?
Any damage to the hip socket or pelvic bone can be considered a hip injury. It’s a broad spectrum that includes:
Fractures: Fractures in the hip or pelvis often occur due to high-impact trauma such as a car accident or af all from a ladder. Depending on the severity, fractures can take many months to heal and may require surgery and ongoing therapy.
Dislocations: A hip dislocation occurs when the femur slips out of its socket, causing extreme pain and immobility. A dislocated hip can also cause widespread loss of feeling in the foot or ankle area due to nerve damage. This type of injury is common in high-impact sports accidents or car accidents.
Strains and sprains: When the muscles or ligaments around the hip are stretched beyond their capacity, it can cause strain or sprain injuries. These types of injuries can occur during physical activities or repetitive motions.
Bursitis: Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning between bones and soft tissues like muscles and tendons. There are two major bursae in the hip, and injuries can cause inflammation and significant pain in the hip area.
Arthritis: Chronic and degenerative conditions like arthritis can cause inflammation and breakdown of the hip joint, leading to severe pain and stiffness. If you have developed arthritis following an accident, or due to poor working practices on you job, you may be entitled to compensation.
What causes hip injuries?
Hip injuries are often associated with road accidents. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and passengers, as well as car drivers, are vulnerable to hip injuries as the force of impact from a car can easily force bones out of the hip socket.
Fast-paced and high-impact sports such as football and rugby can also cause trauma to the hips.
Does your job involve heavy lifting and carrying? Over time, the type of movement associated with warehouse loading can put stress on the hip joint. Your hip injury could also be the result of a traumatic accident at work, such as a fall from a ladder. If you are not provided with the correct safety equipment, lifting aids, rest breaks or training, you could make a hip injury claim against your employer.
Among the elderly, slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of hip injuries. About one-third of the senior population falls each year and the risk of sustaining a hip fracture increases with age.
In some cases, medical negligence during surgery or childbirth may lead to hip injuries.
Since hip injuries can happen in a number of ways, identifying what type of injury you have sustained and how serious the injury is will be vital when making a compensation claim. Your financial settlement will largely depend on how much long-term disability and discomfort your injury has caused and its impact on your life.
How much compensation can I claim for a hip injury?
We cannot say exactly how much compensation you will receive for your hip injury as it depends on the specific details of your case. However, we can provide a rough estimate.
The following amounts are based on figures provided by the Judicial College Guidelines. The Guidelines are a set of compensation tables which are used by courts to determine compensation amounts:
- Minor soft tissue injuries that heal in a few months – up to £3,590
- Minor hip injury that leads to minor ongoing pain but no permanent disability – £3,950 to £12,590
- Moderate hip injury requiring surgery or a hip replacement – £12,590 to £39,170
- Serious hip injury causing degeneration to the joint and problems walking – £39,170 to £52,500
- Very serious hip injury involving multiple fractures and significant disability – £61,910 to £130,930
These figures are for the injury alone and do not include financial losses due to inability to work or additional expenses caused by the injury. Out-of-pocket expenses such as lost wages, medical bills, travel costs, ongoing therapy, walking aids and home adaptations can be added to the value of your claim.
If you have to take a lot of time off work or your injury reduces your ability to work in the future, then loss of earnings and anticipated loss of future earnings could form the major part of your settlement amount.
Can I claim for the psychological impacts of a hip injury?
Yes, you can claim compensation for psychological impacts of a hip injury. In fact, it is common to experience distress due to mobility limitations and chronic pain. Fear of falling can also lead to anxiety and social isolation, especially among older people.
Our legal team will consider the mental health impacts as well as the physical injury when negotiating your compensation claim. We may arrange for you to see a mental health professional if required, and their report will form part of the evidence in your claim.
How long do I have to make a hip injury compensation claim?
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years. This means you have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim.
However, there are exceptions:
- If you were under 18 at the time of the accident, you have until your 21st birthday to make a claim.
- If you were mentally incapable of making a claim at the time of the accident, there is no time limit for making a claim.
- If your condition has come on slowly over time, the time limit will start from the date of your diagnosis.
Three years may seem like a long time, but it’s essential to seek legal advice as soon as possible. The earlier you start your claim process, the better your chances of receiving full and fair compensation for your hip injury.
How do I make a claim for a hip injury?
If you have decided to make a hip injury claim and have given a solicitor the go-ahead, these are the key stages that your solicitor will follow:
- Investigate your claim to work out what happened and who was responsible. This isn’t always clear. For example, it can be difficult to prove that your employer was responsible for bursitis if you had pre-existing hip problems.
- Gather evidence to support your claim. Evidence can take many forms, including police reports, photos, CCTV footage, witness statements, medical reports and financial records.
- Assess your injuries. If you have already received medical attention, your solicitor will review your medical records. They will also arrange for you to be examined by an independent medical specialist who will assess the nature and extent of your injuries and consult with specialists where necessary.
- Calculate the amount of compensation you are eligible to receive. Your solicitor will use their experience in personal injury claims, as well as references such as the Judicial College Guidelines and past cases, to estimate a fair amount of compensation. The calculation will include expenses and loss of earnings, both past and future.
- Negotiate a settlement with the party responsible for your injuries. The majority of hip injury claims are settled out of court, and there may be some back-and-forth as your solicitor negotiates a figure that’s acceptable to everyone.
- Court action. If no agreement can be reached, your solicitor may recommend taking the case to court. If this happens, it’s up to the court to determine how much compensation you receive.
Why choose Osbornes Law for your hip injury claim?
Our personal injury solicitors have been securing compensation for hip injuries for over 50 years. We have a team of highly experienced, compassionate lawyers who understand the impact that an injury can have on your life and who work hard to get the maximum compensation in your case.
Hip injury claims can be confusing, so we always make sure to explain everything in plain English and keep you updated throughout the process. We’re here to answer any questions. You always know where you stand with us.
We are recognised as a leading law firm for complex, high-value personal injury claims. Independent guides such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners have noted our team for their expertise and success in representing clients. We’re also recommended by our many past clients, as demonstrated by our ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating,
Most hip injury claims can be managed on a no win no fee basis. Work with us, and you can access the legal support and representation you need with no upfront cost. We only get paid when you receive your compensation.
What other types of injuries can I claim for?
We have helped clients claim compensation for a wide range of injuries including:
Osbornes prepares cases well; the whole team is good and lawyers there know their stuff.
They deal with people compassionately and take on the right amount of detail. The firm has some really brilliant key solicitors.
The personal injury team is responsive and its level of service towards clients and other professionals is exceptional and high quality
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.
Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients from partner level to paralegal. Their client care is exceptional.
They are a team who are highly respected in the PI sector.
This is an excellent PI team doing a broad range of PI work.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims, with notable strength in acting for European clients for whom English is not a first language.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims.
"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
"The firm has the ability to handle the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"Osbornes is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes."
'The team deals with multi-million pound, often multifaceted claims, involving such factors as severe brain, psychiatric, gynaecological and spinal injury, major trauma, amputation and fatality.'
"They are a boutique firm with highly experienced partners who are well-respected in the industry."
"The team at Osbornes deals with catastrophic injury claims with the same professionalism as the largest firms, but provides a much more client-focused experience."
"A really first-rate team, well capable of dealing with the most serious and complex injuries."
"This team has carved out an exceptional reputation in catastrophic injury work."
"Osbornes has impressed me with their personal touch for clients whilst offering a first-class handling of catastrophic injury claims. The partners all have vast experience and are highly respected in their field."
"This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market."
"Osbornes have managed to recruit a team of outstanding catastrophic injury lawyers who are at the top of the game."
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Ben Posford is one of London’s best catastrophic injury lawyers, in my view. He is a real brain injury specialist.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
"Osbornes comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business"
"A small but high-powered team, dealing with cases of significant value and complexity."
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Osbornes Law have captured the magic of keeping the customer service levels of a smaller firm whilst having all the expertise and power of the biggest firms."
"A superb boutique catastrophic injury firm."
"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Affable and charming with very good client-handling skills."
"superb firm with consummate professionals and a human touch."
Osbornes now has a team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers; particularly strong on high-value quantum cases, workplace accidents and claims involving foreign workers injured in the UK.
The team provides fantastic strength-in-depth for personal injury claims. It is also particularly well placed to service clients from Eastern Europe with specialist native language speakers. From the smallest case to a multimillion-pound spinal injury case, Osbornes has the right staff to manage every claim.
Ben Posford remains pre-eminent in his field with expert understanding of litigating cases of the upmost severity. His experience builds on Stuart Kightley’s running of the firm with recent partner additions of Rob Aylott making a fantastic addition.
A firm going from strength-to strength-which retains its client care whilst being able to offer a full personal injury service.
Beneath Ben Posford’s calm and reassuring presence, which clients love, lies a formidable tactical and legal brain. His experience tells and he gets it right at every stage of the process from arranging the best possible rehabilitation, to ensuring, so far as possible, a polite relationship with those acting for the defendant in order to ensure best and early resolution of the claim.
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
"They have an expanding profile in personal injury and clinical negligence and offer a superb, broad service in accidents abroad, enabled by their recruitment of bilingual legal executives who can guide non-English speakers through complex litigation."
"Solid personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims arising from fatalities and severe head and spinal injuries."
"Offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims."
"Offers specialist expertise in cauda equina syndrome cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
"They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."
"Osbornes often handles claims valued at over £1m, particularly relating to severe brain and spinal cord injuries and niche areas such as cauda equina syndrome and cycling accidents."
"The hard-working, thorough and committed Robert Aylott, who brings significant heavyweight personal injury experience."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
"Osbornes has a growing influence and impressive work load and is gaining a reputation for handling complex catastrophic work."
"Catastrophic injury cases head Ben Posford is an excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
As a real specialist in spinal cord injuries, Ben Posford is always looking at new angles on how to maximise his cases.
Ben Posford is one of the best catastrophic injury lawyers around.
They provide exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous
Stuart Kightley is praised for his expertise in catastrophic and fatal claims. Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team.
My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
Ben Posford … is ‘tactically astute’ and ‘one of the best personal injury solicitors around’.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
