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£40,000 Compensation For A Broken Hip

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 9th November. Legal Expert are specialist personal injury claims experts offering free advice as well as connecting claimants with expert solicitors from across the country. Many of the solicitors we work with have decades of experience in helping people make personal injury claims, such as recovering compensation for a broken hip injury. No matter how serious your injury is, if you have been injured,been exposed to an illness, injured at work or had an existing condition made worse as a result of an accident caused by third-party negligence, the no win no fee specialists at Legal Expert can help.

In this case study, we are looking at an example of a common type of personal injury claim, a broken hip. Hip fractures can be serious injuries. In this case, the claimant was a woman in her fifties. She suffered a broken hip as a result of a trip on the pavement, receiving an out of court settlement of £40,000. Solicitors acting on her behalf alleged that the council was responsible for the accident as they had not maintained the pavement. Not maintaining the pavement within the necessary guidelines was deemed to be a breach of their duty of care. After negotiation, the case was settled out of court by solicitors acting on behalf of the two parties.

To learn more about receiving compensation for a broken hip, you can contact us for free legal advice at a time that suits you. You can call us on 0800 073 8804, write to us through our website or send us your query using the live chat bubble. A broken hip compensation amount can vary depending on the extent of the injury. We can provide you with a free compensation estimate if we feel you have a valid claim.

Legal Expert work with specialist legal solicitors from across the country and have helped people recover compensation for their injury, such as a broken hip, on a no win no fee basis. To learn more about this case study, read below.

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  1. Case Study: £40,000 Compensation For A Broken Hip 
  2. Who Is Eligible To Claim For A Hip Injury?
  3. How Much Could I Claim For A Broken Hip In The UK?
  4. No Win No Fee Broken Hip Claims
  5. Useful Links

Case Study: £40,000 Compensation For A Broken Hip

In this case the woman tripped and fell over on a grate in the pavement. Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of accidents and injuries in the UK and one of the most common types of personal injury claims cases. They can cause injuries such as a broken hip or hip fracture. The claimant in this case suffered a broken hip as a result of the impact when she fell on the pavement outside a shop.

The claimant immediately knew that they had suffered a serious injury to their hip, due to her being unable to stand up. She was taken to her local A&E department. The hip fractures were not immediately apparent and whilst the claimant did have an initial x-ray, she was sent home without further treatment. Three days later the x-rays taken showed that she did have a broken hip as a result of the fall.

Prior to the injury the claimant had been fit and healthy and had to undergo a broken hip operation to place screws in the hip. Broken hip recovery can be difficult and in this case the claimant had to use crutches for six weeks after the operation. It took four months from the accident for the claimant to be able to stand and move on the hip unassisted. The woman permanently lost some rotation in her hip as well as a degree of flexibility. She was also left with lasting stiffness in the hip as well as soreness in the joint.

How Did The Case Proceed?

The council responsible for the pavement and grate were contacted about the accident, claim and injuries, as well as being notified of the damaged drainage grate. Within six weeks of notification, the drainage grate was repaired. The council admitted liability for the claimant’s injuries shortly after this. The council very quickly admitted liability for the accident and injury. The case did not need to go to court and a settlement was made between the council and the claimant’s solicitors.

It’s important to note that when pursuing compensation for a broken hip, you need to be able to prove that third-party negligence was at least partially responsible for your injury. This is the basis for any personal injury claim. In this case, they were able to prove that the council did not act quickly enough to fix the grate. This inaction was enough to show that the council breached their duty of care, causing the claimant’s injury. This is why the claimant received compensation.

Who Is Eligible To Claim For A Hip Injury?

You are owed a duty of care in various places, such as:

  • In public – Those in control of a public space owe a duty of care to members of the public under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. It states that they must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety when you are visiting that space.
  • On the road – Those who use the roads owe a duty of care to one another. Per their duty of care, they must use the roads in a way that avoids causing harm to each other. Additionally, they must follow the relevant rules and regulations found within the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.
  • At work – Your employer owes you a duty of care while you are in the workplace. They must take reasonable steps to ensure your health and safety. This duty is set out under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Regardless of the type of accident that occurred, all hip injury claims must meet the following criteria for them to be valid:

  1. You were owed a duty of care by another party.
  2. They breached their duty of care.
  3. You suffered a hip injury due to this breach.

Continue reading this guide for some examples of potential hip injury compensation amounts. Additionally, you can contact our advisors to discuss the eligibility of your case or to ask questions such as, ‘What is the average compensation for a hip injury in the UK?’.

How Much Could I Claim For A Broken Hip In The UK?

You may be wondering, “how much can I claim for a broken hip in the UK?” As previously mentioned, there is no average compensation for a hip injury as every claim is different. When claiming, it isn’t just the nature of the injury that determines the amount of compensation. The broken hip compensation amount is based on many factors, including:

  • The recovery period
  • Whether there are any permanent injuries 
  • The extent to which your life has been negatively impacted

Factors like these determine the compensation for a broken hip should your claim be successful. The Judicial College provide compensation brackets to give you a better understanding of what you could receive. Please see the table below. 

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Injury Type Severity Bracket of Compensation Symptoms of Injury
Several Injuries Plus Financial Losses Serious Up to £150,000+ Compensation for several serious injuries and special damages such as care expenses.
Pelvis and Hips Severe (i) £73,580 to £122,860 Multiple, extensive pelvic fractures. Potential injuries include dislocation of the low back joint or a hip injury leading to spondylolisthesis of a low back joint leading to spinal fusion being required.
Pelvis and Hips Severe (ii) £58,100 to £73,580 This injury will have particularly distinguishing features that rank it above most other injuries. This includes, for instance, traumatic myositis ossificans with formation of ectopic bone around the hip.
Pelvis and Hips Severe (iii) £36,770 to £49,270 Examples of injuries include an acetabulum fracture leading to degenerative changes and leg instability causing an osteotomy with hip replacement surgery probably being needed in the future.
Pelvis and Hips Moderate (i) £24,950 to £36,770 Significant hip or pelvic injury. However, any permanent disability created is not major and there is no great future risk created from the injury.
Pelvis and Hips Moderate (ii) £11,820 to £24,950 These injuries involve hip replacement or some form of other surgery.
Pelvis and Hips Lesser Injuries (i) £3,710 to £11,820 Despite significant injury, there is little or no residual disability.

Please remember that this only gives you an idea of the broken hip compensation amount you could receive.

We should also note that the top entry does not feature within the JCG.

If you would like a quotation online, you can use our compensation calculator. In just a few minutes, it can provide you with a compensation quote that relates to your injury. If you prefer, you can contact us for free legal advice at a time that works for you using the details above.  

No Win No Fee Broken Hip Claims

If you contact our advisors about your potential hip injury claim, we could review your case and help determine if it is valid. If you do have a strong claim, they could connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors who has previous experience handling hip injury claims.

Our No Win No Fee solicitors can support a claim for a hip injury under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). With a CFA in place, you won’t be required to pay anything upfront or while your claim is being processed for your solicitor’s services. You also won’t have to pay for the work they have provided if your claim fails.

Following successful claims, No Win No Fee solicitors usually take a small percentage from the hip injury compensation amounts awarded to their clients. This payment is known as a success fee, and the percentage it can be is legally capped.

To learn more about No Win No Fee solicitors or the average compensation for a hip injury in the UK, contact our advisors today.

Contact Our Team

Our panel of solicitors have years of experience in helping clients recover the compensation they are owed, such as in broken or fractured hip compensation cases. Find out more about making a successful broken hip compensation claim by calling 0800 073 8804 or by emailing us with the details of your case at info@legalexpert.co.uk. You can also reach our team using the online chat feature.

Useful Links

  • Hip Injury Claim
    Hip injury claims can include a broken hip, hip fractures and other injuries to this area. Find out more about making a successful hip injury claim in our guide.
  • Fractured And Broken Bone Claims
    If you need to seek fractured hip compensation, view our guide to making fractured and broken bone injury claims.
  • Making Claims Against A Local Authority
    Making a claim against your local authority can seem daunting. View our guide to making a successful no win no fee claim against a local authority, such as your council.
  • Broken Hip NHS Guide
    Information on broken hip injuries from the NHS.

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