Pelvic/Hip Accident Claims
The hip or pelvis is the part of the body between the abdomen and the legs. Its function is to carry the weight of the upper part of the body at all times regardless of whether you are sitting, standing, or walking. Once you understand its function, you realize how important the hip/pelvic is to the human body and how if injured it can not only be very painful but will also cause a lot of discomfort.
Whilst hip or pelvic injuries might commonly be associated with the elderly, they can become easily injured in accidents such as sports injuries, car crashes, slips, trips, and falls. If you injure your hip/pelvis in an accident that was not your fault, then you could be entitled to make a compensation claim against the negligent party.
The amount of compensation you can claim following an injury to the pelvic or hip will depend on the seriousness of the injury. As a rough guide, a minor injury to the hip/pelvic region will result in compensation of up to £5,000 whilst more severe injuries such as fractures could receive compensation of over £15,000.
Steps to Take Following an Accident:
- Take pictures of the area where the accident took place.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Note the details of any witnesses.
If you would like to make a compensation claim following an injury to your hip/pelvis, then you should speak to our personal injury solicitors** in Bristol who will help you to make a claim on a no win no fee* basis. This means that you can focus on recovery and on making the claim without having to worry about all your compensation going towards expensive legal bills.
In order for your claim to be successful, you should ensure that it is brought before the courts within three years of the date of the accident that resulted in the injury.