Pelvic Injury Compensation

Compensation is decided by understanding the pain and suffering that an injury has caused, as well as the injury’s impact upon your ability to function. These factors are usually understood through assessment by a medical professional. Pelvic injuries often have implications for the ability to function and complete daily tasks as one usually would due to the importance of the pelvis in mobility. If your pelvic injury is considered to be minor, you may be entitled to a sum of up to £8,250 but if your injury is serious and results in permanent damage or disability, then your settlement could be raised to £86,000.

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As it greatly impacts mobility, the healing process often involves a long period of rest in order to repair the damage. Therefore, time off work may be required which not only causes increased levels of stress but can also lead to financial loss. These extra-financial losses associated with your injuries, such as time off work or treatment not covered by the NHS, could be paid for through compensation as these costs are covered under special damages. Therefore, you should keep any receipts that highlight financial costs relating to your injury. For the best estimate of how much compensation you are likely to receive, you should speak directly to a personal injury solicitor who can assess your case.

Pelvic Injuries

In the UK there are roughly 70,000 to 75,000 hip fractures a year, which costs the country around £2 billion in medical and social care. Many pelvic or hip injuries can be caused by ageing and brittle bones. However, in most cases, accidents occur due to the fault of someone else, meaning that compensation could be claimed for negligence. The area around the pelvis contains a number of major blood vessels and vital organs, including the digestive and reproductive systems. When any of these structures become damaged, extensive blood loss can occur and it may severely affect the overall health of an individual. Severe damage to this area can happen as a result of traumatic events like a road traffic accident, a fall from height or a crushing accident.

Types of Pelvic Injuries

Some of the most common injuries to the pelvis include:

• Pelvic strain – this can occur due to a ligament tear of the ligaments which support the hip joints. Commonly ligament tears or strains are caused by overstretching, repeated stress on the area or a powerful impact. Pelvic or hip strains can cause excruciating pain and can severely impact mobility.
• Hip dislocation – the cause of this type of injury is usually a large force or impact to the area which causes a pelvic fracture or a hip dislocation. Pain is extremely severe in this case and it often takes re-structural surgery in order to repair the damage.
• Femoral fractures – this occurs when the thigh bone (femur) breaks near to the hip joint and this sort of injury can often be caused by an unpleasant fall. The treatment is usually surgery and along with dislocation, this type of injury could cause future issues like the need for a hip replacement.
• Hip bursitis – There are fluid-filled sacs within the hip joint that act as cushions to reduce pressure and friction between bones as they move against each other. If the area has been affected by an accident, the bursa may become inflamed which then results in distressing amounts of pain. Although it’s normally treated with painkillers, further implications may occur if the bursitis becomes infected.

Making a Pelvic Injury Compensation

If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. First Personal Injury works with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury.