Hip Injury Claim in Derbyshire
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The hip region is crucial to normal mobility, adjacent to important organs, so a hip injury can cause major disruption to a normal, active life. As such, although an injury like a fracture may not seem much in itself, the effects it has on the victim can be profound. Compensation amounts awarded reflect this.
Effects of hip injury
Beside the obvious consequence of pain and restricted mobility, a hip injury can cause far long-term problems indirectly. For example, nerve damage or poor blood circulation in the hip can lead to paralysis or even the need for amputation of the legs. It can also lead to loss or impairment of function in adjacent organs, such as infertility or bladder and bowel problems.
Claiming compensation for hip injury
The wide-ranging and often protracted effects of a hip injury mean that you need a good solicitor with experience in this specific type of injury. A great deal of medical evidence is often required, and this has to be collected and presented correctly if your injury claim is to succeed.Personal Injury Law in Derbyshire
What rights do I have under personal injury law?
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t mainly your fault, the law says you are entitled to compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. You may also gain compensation for loss of earnings and additional expense incurred due to the injury.
Who does the law say is responsible if I suffer personal injury?
Personal injury law has established a duty of care on the part of people, companies and organisations to ensure they do everything reasonably possible to avoid causing injury to others. As examples, if land owners allows the public access to their property, they should ensure that walkways are adequately maintained. Shopkeepers should keep aisles clear of objects shoppers might trip over, and clean up spillages promptly to prevent slips. When playing sports, the law expects people to behave responsibly and not inflict injury on others. There is also specific employment law which lays down the duties of employers to minimise the risk of personal injury.
What is the basis for a personal injury law claim?
If your injury claim is to succeed, the law says you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this does not necessarily mean that you have to be entirely fault-free; you need only demonstrate that the other party is more than 50% responsible for your injury. If you can do this, you may then be able to win compensation under the law.
How much compensation can I win under personal injury law?
Amounts are determined by legal decision on a case by case basis. In England and Wales, Judges have issued broad guideline figures for different types and degree of injury, laid down in the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines. This has been built up from case law in personal injury claims. Information is given on this site under individual types of injury.