A groin injury often results in an uncomfortable and serious amount of pain. A groin injury usually specifically refers to a torn or stretched abductor muscle. A sudden change in direction, sharp movements, or even continuous strain on this area can cause a groin injury. These sorts of sharp movements could be the result of a number of accidents including sports-related incidents, the lifting of heavy objects, or operating machinery. 

A hernia is also considered as a groin injury, resulting in tenderness and pain in the groin or abdomen. Femoral hernias are usually more apparent in women and can appear when the bowel pushes through into the groin or upper thigh area. Both hernia types can be caused by high levels of strain on the abdomen or it can also be due to ageing. 

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Effects of a Groin Injury

Types of groin injuries can be measured by severity depending on the extent of the accident. There are a number of symptoms that can occur if you have torn or injured your muscle. For example, if you have difficulty raising your knees and closing your legs or are experiencing pain or swelling in the area, then there is the possibility that you have damaged your groin area. 

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You may be able to measure the impact of your suffering based upon three different levels: 

1. Minor discomfort – this often means that your movement is normal and isn’t impacted much by the pain level in the groin area. 
2. Moderate level of discomfort – this level of severity often refers to slight swelling or bruising in the groin area, as well as a restriction upon movements such as running. 
3. Severe levels of discomfort – this level of severity refers to an injury which prevents you from conducting certain activities such as walking. The area will likely be very bruised or swollen, causing a large amount of discomfort. Muscle spasms may also occur if the damage to the groin area is severe enough. 

In most cases, the best treatment for a groin injury is to rest and not move the area a lot. However, certain groin injuries or hernias could become very severe which means that surgery is required, usually resulting in increased levels of stress and discomfort. The sufferer may also require time off work to recover from their injury. 

Amount of Compensation

Compensation for groin injuries, which have occurred due to an accident or behaviour that was not your fault, will be determined by assessing the severity of the injury and the impact that this injury has had upon your ability to function. The pain and suffering that the injury has caused will be taken into account when assessing how much compensation is awarded. The impact of the injury on your ability to function/your amenity shall also be taken into account. For example, if you cannot complete certain physical tasks that you previously could do, due to your injury, then it may be possible to cover this through compensation. 

Financial costs shall also be taken into account when determining how much compensation you are likely to be owed. If you have lost income due to taking time off work or have had to pay for expenses like physiotherapy, then it may be possible to recuperate these costs through compensation.

To view general compensation estimates for certain injury types, visit our compensation calculator. However, it is important to remember that these amounts are just estimates and the compensation amount for your specific case will be based upon your individual circumstances. 

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered a groin injury due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, 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.

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online. 

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