Make your Hip Injury Compensation Claim with Winns

If you have been a victim of a non-fault accident which left you with hip damage, have you considered making a claim for hip injury compensation?

Suffering any injury can have a big impact on your ability to continue the day-to-day routines that you rely on so much. Being in an accident which results in a hip injury is no different and can have a debilitating effect on your future.

Contact Winns today to find out how we can help get you the treatment and hip injury compensation amounts you deserve.

Can you make a hip injury compensation claim?

If you are considering making a personal injury claim but aren’t sure if you are eligible, the following list will help provide clarity:

• Were you involved in a non-fault accident which resulted in injury? If the answer is yes then you may be able to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.
• Are you 18 or older? You need to be 18 or above to make a claim. If you are under that age, then you need to wait until your 18th birthday or allow a parent to make the claim on your behalf.
• When was the accident? If the accident was within the last three years then you are within the statutory limits. There is an exception to this rule as someone involved in an accident when under 18 has three years from their 18th birthday to submit a claim before it is ruled out for being ‘time-barred’ by law.

If you fit all of the criteria above then you are eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation and contribution towards medical costs, as well as any vehicle repair and hire car usage costs should the accident have taken place on the road.

How to make a claim?

The process itself can seem difficult to comprehend. Instructing our specialist team takes all of that pressure away and allows you to progress a claim for hip injury compensation with expert advisors on your side.

All you need to do to start the claim is to contact us on our 24-hour claim line and discuss all aspects of your potential claim with an advisor who will listen, empathise and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can request a call back at a time to suit you or chat with one of our advisors through Live Chat (7am - 7pm every day) on our website.

Who can make a claim?

You can make a claim if you are over the age of 18 and have suffered an injury in a non-fault accident that took place within the last three years. There are certain exceptions, but we’d advise discussing with one of our advisors who can provide the answers to your questions.

Who do I make the claim against?

Depending on the type of accident, you are primarily making the claim against the third-party who was at fault.

They, regardless of being an individual in a vehicle or a business owner, should have appropriate insurance cover for their circumstances:

• Accident on the road – motor insurance
• Accident on company premises – employers’ liability and/or public liability insurance
• Accident in a public place – public liability insurance
• Accident in rented accommodation – the landlord should have appropriate landlord liability insurance

This insurance provider will deal with the claim, providing indemnity for the third party. If liability is accepted, the insurance provider will be expected to pay the costs which have been assigned to their client at the conclusion of the claim against them.

How can hip injuries occur?

There are many types of hip injuries, which can be hereditary, caused by a heavy blow to the area or developed from birth:

• Breaks, fractures and dislocations: One of these can develop instantly at the point of contact, as the result of a heavy blow to the hip. Breaks, fractures and dislocations can be more serious in nature, possibly resulting in the need for a hip replacement, which can require extensive recovery and rehabilitation over an extended period of time.
• Fractured pelvis: Caused by a blow to the pelvis, which can be because of a fall or road traffic accident, a fracture can result in pain in the area for a short amount of time, if minor, or a much more severe situation should there be several breaks.
• Bursitis: This is caused by inflammation of the bursa, which are positioned between bones and soft tissues (acting as a cushion to reduce friction). An impact in this area can cause the jelly-like sacs to become inflamed.
• Hip dysplasia: This condition is commonly developed from birth, where the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball portion of the upper thighbone. This allows for partial or complete dislocation.
• Osteoarthritis from hip injuries: This is a condition whereby the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down, causing pain, swelling and problems with movement. It can be caused by a number of factors; overusing joints before full recovery following an injury or operation, as a result of another joint injury, ageing joints, obesity, or it may run in the family.

A hip injury can be debilitating and painful, resulting in time off work and the need for medical treatment. Winns can arrange appropriate medical care and expert legal advice when progressing a claim for personal injury compensation, including a claim for loss of earnings and repairing your vehicle should it be damaged.

By sorting everything out on your behalf, Winns minimise the stress and allow you to focus on recovery.

If you are looking for information on managing hip pain, click here to find out NHS advice on controlling an existing problem you may have.

Brilliant customer service and very professional over the phone. My claim has been dealt with very quickly and smoothly. I would recommend Winn Solicitors.

Emily Johnson

From the first phone call, Winns have dealt with everything efficiently and have taken the worry/confusion of these things away.

Glen

Very professional, thorough and understanding approach. Guided through the process step by step with all my needs taken care of.

Mr Dodd

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Why make a hip injury claim with Winns?

At Winns, we can deal with all aspects of your claim, meaning little need for you to engage with multiple agencies, which can often be time-consuming and fraught with frustration.

If you are pursuing a claim which involves personal injury, our specialist legal advisors will handle the organisation and progression of your claim, while also arranging appointments with our medical specialists, who can help you on your road to recovery.

We do it all so you can focus on the important things; recovery and returning to normality following your accident.

Ethan was really helpful. He ran me through the process and explained everything. Any questions or worries I had were answered. I didn't expect a service like this to be as easy as it was. Every part of the process has gone smoothly and everything has been very prompt.

Steve

Winn Solicitors are a very quick service. Answered all my questions and enquiries very quickly and kept me up to date on all that was going on. Special thank you to Kelly for being very quick to respond to everything. Would 100% recommend!

Molly-Anne

Everything was explained by Ezra and he ensured that I understood. Pleasant to deal with. Easy to understand and feel like something will actually get done rather than ignored like my insurance company were doing. Thank you.

Andrea

Hip injury compensation claim FAQs

Can a car accident cause a hip labral tear or hip bursitis?

A car accident can cause any number of injuries, with hip problems a distinct possibility. Issues such as a hip labral tear or hip bursitis can develop following an accident, with the former possibly making you more likely to develop osteoarthritis in that joint in the future. In respect of the latter, this can cause inflammation following a blow to the hip area, something that is highly possible during a car accident.

How much compensation can you expect from a hip injury?

The amount you may receive following a hip injury compensation claim is dependent largely on the circumstances of your accident and the severity of the injury sustained.

It is important to speak to a specialist about this; by contacting Winns, you can talk to that expert voice, who will be able to assess the merits of your claim quickly and answer any questions you may have.

For more information on the types of injury Winns can help you with, click here to find out more.

If you have had an accident that wasn’t your fault, call Winns today for the expert support and guidance you need, when you need it most.

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