By Danielle Jordan. Last updated 19th August 2025. If you suffered an injury to your hips or pelvis because a relevant third party breached their duty of care, you might be eligible to make a personal injury claim for compensation for a hip replacement injury.
There are different situations in your daily life where you are owed a duty of care, including while on the roads, in the workplace and in public places. In this article, we take a more in-depth look at the duty of care you are owed in different situations.
We’ll also explore when you could have good grounds to seek hip replacement compensation. Additionally, we’ll look at what evidence could be submitted to support hip replacement claims as well as explain how compensation could be awarded in a successful personal injury claim. To help illustrate this, we’ll look at a case study.
This article concludes with a look at the benefits of having legal representation on a No Win No Fee basis. For example, a solicitor could guide you through the different steps of the claims process. They will also ensure that your personal injury claim is accurately valued and filed on time and in full.
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- When Am I Eligible To Make A Hip Replacement Claim?
- Time Limit For Hip Replacement Compensation Claims
- What Evidence Can Support A Hip Replacement Claim?
- Common Types Of Hip Injuries
- Case Study: Compensation For A Hip Replacement Injury
- Hip Replacement Compensation Amounts
- How Long Will It Take To Receive A Hip Injury Payout?
- No Win No Fee Hip Replacement Injury Claims
- Further Reading
When Am I Eligible To Make A Hip Replacement Claim?
There are several day-to-day situations where you could suffer an injury to your hip. These include:
- In a road traffic accident. When using the roads, cyclists, pedestrians, vehicle drivers, and motorbike users owe each other a duty of care. These road users must adhere to the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. They must also travel in a way that avoids causing injury, both to themselves and others. If this duty is breached and you suffer an injury as a result, you could be eligible for hip replacement compensation.
- A workplace accident. While you are at work, your employer owes you a duty of care. This is set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) as they must take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees. If your employer breaches this duty and you suffer an injury as a result, you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim for an accident at work.
- A public liability accident. In public spaces, such as a supermarket, restaurant or gym, the individual or organisation in control of that space owes you a duty of care. As per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, they must ensure your reasonable safety while you are visiting that space. If you are hurt because an occupier failed to take appropriate practical steps to keep you safe, you could be eligible to claim personal injury compensation.
In order to have good grounds to seek compensation for your hip injury, you must satisfy the criteria for personal injury claims. This means that you need to prove that:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- A relevant party breached this.
- You experienced harm as a result of this breach.
One of our team members can answer your questions about hip replacement claims. They can also help you identify whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Time Limit For Hip Replacement Compensation Claims
If you would like to seek hip replacement compensation, it is vital that you launch your claim before the time limit runs out. In personal injury cases, the Limitation Act 1980 typically gives 3 years from the date of the incident to file a claim.
However, in some cases, there are exceptions to the limitation period. These include:
- Children under the age of 18 cannot launch their own claim. The time limit is frozen until their 18th birthday. Before this date, a litigation friend can be appointed to start proceedings for them. However, if they turn 18 and a hip injury claim has not been launched for them, they will have 3 years from that date to file one.
- Those without the mental capacity to claim for themselves – if an individual has reduced mental capacity, there is no time limit. However, the 3 years will be counted from the date that any recovery is made. As with minors, the court can appoint a litigation friend in these instances.
If you would like to know more about the limitation period for hip replacement compensation claims, speak with an advisor from our team. They can also check to see if you are within the time limit to bring forward a personal injury claim.
What Evidence Can Support A Hip Replacement Claim?
When making a personal injury claim for hip replacement compensation, it is vital that you obtain sufficient evidence. It will need to prove both liability and the injuries you suffered.
Here are a few examples of evidence that could be useful for hip replacement claims:
- A copy of your medical records. These can be submitted to illustrate the nature of your injury, the treatment you required and the lifestyle impact.
- Video footage. You can request CCTV footage of yourself, or you may have a video of the accident on your mobile device.
- Witness contact details. If anyone saw the incident, they can be contacted to provide a statement later in the claims process.
- Photographs. If you took any pictures of the accident scene, these could support your personal injury claim. You could also submit images of your injury (if these are visible).
If you would like free advice on what evidence could support hip replacement compensation claims, speak to one of our team members.
Common Types Of Hip Injuries
Here are a few common types of hip injuries that could be sustained due to a botched hip replacement. While your specific situation may not be listed here, you could still be eligible to claim compensation for a hip replacement Injury and should talk to our advisors for more information.
Examples can include:
- Pelvic fractures: Fractures to the pelvis can potentially be as serious as having a leg amputated. The impacts of a severe pelvic fracture can be life-changing and potentially permanent. There may also be additional complications, such as damage to the internal organs within the pelvic cavity.
- Soft tissue damage: A number of tendons, ligaments, and muscles attach to the pelvis, enabling walking and other bodily functions. Any twisting or tearing of these tissues can be very painful and impede your mobility.
- Dislocations: A dislocated hip is where the hip joint at the top of your leg comes out of its socket in the pelvis. Such injuries can render a person completely immobile and may also result in loss of sensation in the leg.
- Bursitis: Your joints contain fluid sacs called bursae that act as a cushion, enabling smooth, free movement. When these sacs become inflamed, this is called bursitis. This swelling not only causes significant pain but can also impair the movement of your leg.
You can share your own experience and learn more about claiming compensation for a hip replacement injury by speaking to one of our advisors today. Next, you can read our case study to see how much negligent hip replacement compensation Mr B received for his injuries.
Case Study: Compensation For A Hip Replacement Injury Claim
Mr B suffered a fractured hip in a car crash when another driver sped through a red light and hit the side of his car. He was brought to the hospital in an ambulance. The medical team decided to perform a hip replacement after viewing X-rays. Mr B spent over 2 weeks in the hospital and required multiple physical therapy appointments.
Once he was discharged from the hospital, he required a carer to help him for the first 6 weeks he was home. The carer provided 4 hours of care each day. This was then reduced to 2 hours per day for the next 6 weeks. He was unable to return to full work duties as a warehouse supervisor for 12 months.
Mr B decided to pursue a personal injury claim for hip replacement compensation. He was awarded compensation for the physical pain caused by his broken hip and subsequent replacement. Additionally, his settlement included compensation for the associated expenses. This included his loss of earnings, physical therapy, the costs of having a carer to provide support as well as other expenses, such as prescriptions and taxi fares.
As you can see in our case study above, each successful hip injury claim will have different expenses associated with it. For example, another claimant may require childcare costs while they recover but may not need as much support from a carer. This means that knowing the average compensation for a hip injury in the UK may not be helpful for you. In the next section, we explain how compensation could be awarded in a successful personal i
Hip Replacement Compensation Amounts
For a severe injury necessitating hip replacement, you could receive £47,810 to £64,070. Read further to learn how we arrived at this figure.
Compensation for a hip replacement injury can actually cover up to 2 different effects of an accident. Firstly, there is the physical pain and psychological suffering that can result from the accident. A general damages payment aims to compensate the claimant for this harm. If that harm results in financial loss, then special damages may be awarded.
It isn’t necessarily worth knowing whether there is an average compensation for a hip injury because different factors, including the level of severity and loss of amenity (the impact on quality of life), affect claims in different ways.
You can also take a look at the table below, which uses compensation brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). As the guidelines publish these suggestive brackets for a variety of injuries, those valuing a hip injury payout might look at the JCG when assessing your case.
Just be mindful that the brackets are just for guidance and don’t represent a guaranteed payout. Also, the top entry is not from the JCG.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Financial Losses (e.g. Professional Care Costs) | Severe | Up to £250,000 plus |
| Hips/Pelvis | Severe (i) | £95,680 to £159,770 |
| Severe (ii) | £75,550 to £95,680 | |
| Severe (iii) | £47,810 to £64,070 | |
| Moderate (i) | £32,450 to £47.810 | |
| Moderate (ii) | £15,370 to £32,450 | |
| Lesser Injuries (i) | £4,820 to £15,370 |
Can I Claim Back Expenses Caused By My Injuries?
Potentially, you might also qualify for a payment under the special damages head of loss. The compensation addresses financial loss that occurs as a direct result of your injuries.
You might be asking, ‘How much is a hip replacement?’ or ‘What is the average cost of hip replacement?’ with a view to learning whether you can claim back your costs under a special damages payment. If you received timely treatment on the NHS, then these expenses may not be needed.
It is possible to claim for certain medical expenses, alongside the likes of:
- Transport fees. For example, you might need to get transport to and from the hospital.
- The cost of personal aids like a wheelchair or walking frame.
- Charges for adaptations to your house, such as handrails.
- A loss of earnings caused by missing work for a sustained period or having to leave your job entirely.
Our advisors can answer any questions you may have about hip injury payments. They can even provide a free and thorough review of what you could claim as an alternative to using a compensation calculator online. Just call the number above to reach an advisor today.
How Long Will It Take To Receive A Hip Injury Payout?
Personal injury claims could take a few years to settle, although this timeframe varies depending on the facts of your case. The time it could take to receive compensation for a hip replacement injury depends on:
- Evidence: The stronger your evidence, the less time it would take to establish liability.
- Claim Complexity: The complexity of the facts may impact the time required to prove liability.
- Severity of your Injuries: It could take some time to determine the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life.
- Liability: If the other party refuses liability, you may have to spend some time collecting evidence.
- Negotiations: If the other party offers you compensation, but you aren’t satisfied with the amount, you may be engaged in a series of negotiations.
- Litigation: Court processes can be time-consuming, and you may need to engage legal counsel to assist with them.
An experienced personal injury solicitor would be able to provide you with an approximate timeline of your case. Regardless of how time-consuming the entire process is, our team has access to the most competent solicitors available. Speak to our advisors now for a free consultation and guidance on making a claim.
No Win No Fee Hip Replacement Injury Claims
If you are making a personal injury claim for hip replacement compensation, you may choose to seek the services of a solicitor.
Our solicitors have years of experience handling various types of personal injury claims and could help you with your hip replacement claim. Additionally, one of our solicitors may offer to work with you on a No Win No Fee basis under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
When claiming under a CFA, you’ll not be expected to pay any upfront or ongoing solicitor fees. You also won’t need to pay this fee if your claim is unsuccessful.
However, should your hip injury replacement claim be successful, this is when the solicitor working under a CFA can take a percentage from the compensation. This is known as a success fee and is a payment for their work. The law places a cap on the maximum percentage that can be taken.
For further guidance on claiming compensation for a hip replacement with a No Win No Fee solicitor, please speak to a member of our team.
If you would like to discuss the details of your hip replacement compensation claim with one of our solicitors, then please contact us for free advice. You can contact us on 0800 073 8804, or by using our online chat option, which is open 7 days a week. Whether you’d like to know more about payouts for hip replacements or would like to get started with your claim, we will be happy to help.
Further Reading
Some further reading:
- NHS information on hip replacements
Other personal injury claim guides:
- Read our case study for a fractured sternum worth £30,000.
- Learn about claims for a pedestrian being hit by a car with our helpful case study.
- Our case study offers more information on claiming for a laser hair removal burn.
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on claiming compensation for a hip replacement injury.
