• Expert personal injury solicitors in Belfast
• Pursuing hip injury claims in Northern Ireland since 1993
• Simple and straightforward hip injury claim process
• Strong record of securing hip injury compensation
• Free, no-obligation initial legal advice

A hip injury or pelvis damage can severely limit your movement and stop you from doing many everyday activities at home, at work and while out and about. We understand the pain and frustration you may be feeling as a result.

These types of hip injuries are unfortunately fairly common in Northern Ireland and the UK. We’ve helped many people in your position to claim hip injury compensation to fund their recovery. We’re ready to support you in securing a payout that will help you to get your life back on track.

There are many different causes of hip and pelvic injuries. If a hip injury is caused by someone else’s actions or negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. Some of the common causes of hip injuries that result in claims include:

Slips, Trips & Falls

• Slipping on wet floors in a restaurant, shop or another business
• Tripping over uneven paving or flooring, or another obstacle

Accidents at Work

• Falling from height or being struck by an object because your employer didn’t provide the correct protective equipment
• A slip, trip or fall caused by spillages, uneven flooring or loose wires due to inadequate risk assessments

Road Traffic Accidents

• Hip dislocation from the impact of a car accident
• Fracturing or dislocating your hip as a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist involved in an accident

There are various types of hip injuries. Many of them cause pain, stiffness, grinding, numbness and problems walking. Some of the most common types of hip injuries are:

Hip Osteoarthritis – Wear and tear of the hip joint that causes pain, stiffness and reduced movement.

Hip & Pelvis Fractures – A break or crack in the femur causing severe pain and mobility problems.

Ligament & Muscle Tears – Hip strains and sprains from overstretching, impact or overuse, causing pain, swelling, instability and the risk of more severe injuries.

Dislocated Hip Injuries – When the femur is forced out of its socket causing a serious medical emergency, intense pain and difficulty walking.

Hip Bursitis – Swelling or inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs — bursae — around the hip joints.

Hip Replacement Injuries – Infections, blood clots, fractures, uneven leg lengths, dislocation and joint loosening caused by hip replacements.

Anyone who has suffered a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence and through no fault of their own can make a hip injury claim in Northern Ireland. You can claim for yourself or on behalf of a loved one:

Claiming for Yourself – If somebody’s actions or negligence caused your hip injury, you’re eligible to claim.

Claiming on Behalf of Someone Else – If your child aged under 18 or a loved one who doesn’t have the mental capacity to make a claim sustained a hip injury through no fault of their own, you can make a claim for them.

A hip injury can make most things feel like hard work. We do everything possible to make sure that isn’t the case with your hip injury claim process, with support and expert legal advice at every stage. Here’s what you can expect:

Step 1: Contact Reid Black
Get in touch so we can offer free, no-obligation initial legal advice on your hip injury claim.

Step 2: Gathering Information
We’ll help you to collect evidence to support your claim. This could include medical records, police reports, accident reports, photos, videos and witness statements.

Step 3: Medical Assessment
We’ll arrange for an independent medical professional to assess your hip. It’s important we know the full extent of your hip injury and any long-term complications.

Step 4: Compensation Negotiations
Once we’ve confirmed the nature of your hip injury, we’ll negotiate the maximum compensation payout to which you’re entitled.

Step 5: Compensation Payout
We’ll continue to support you and make sure the at-fault party’s insurer makes the compensation payment promptly.

When you’re suffering the pain and inconvenience of a hip injury or pelvis damage, hip injury compensation can help you to alleviate or manage those difficulties. Compensation can be used to fund treatments and other improvements that contribute to your recovery and future wellbeing.

Your payout will be split into two separate types of compensation: general damages and special damages.

General Damages – Compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your hip injury, plus its impact on your quality of life.

Special Damages – Compensation for the financial impact of your hip injury. This includes things like loss of earnings, medical bills, travel expenses and changes to your home.

The amount of compensation you get for a hip injury will depend on the seriousness of the injury. Some typical hip injury compensation amounts in Northern Ireland are:

• Minor hip injuries: Up to £30,000
• Hip injuries with no future risk: £37,500 – £87,500
• Less complicated hip fractures: £75,000 – £125,000
• Less serious hip fractures: £90,000 – £170,000
• Extensive hip fractures: £137,500 – £230,000

Please note these compensation amounts are guidelines for general damages only. The actual amount you receive will depend on your injury and circumstances, and may also include special damages.

We’re vastly experienced hip injury claim solicitors, including a strong record of personal injury claims in Northern Ireland and successful claims on behalf of clients who have suffered as a result of a DePuy ASR hip replacement. We’ll use all of that know-how to help you secure the hip injury compensation that’s rightfully yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to claim? We’re here with the support and legal expertise you’ll need at every stage of serious injury claims in Belfast and Northern Ireland. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation.