If you have suffered a fractured hip while at work, you may be curious as to, “When can I claim for a broken hip at work?”. We explain accident at work claims eligibility and examine common causes of suffering a hip injury at work. Additionally, we look at how compensation could be awarded in a successful claim.
If you have good grounds to launch a personal injury claim against your employer, you may like to do so with legal representation. This guide will conclude with a look at some of the benefits of having a No Win No Fee solicitor supporting your claim.
Contact a member of our advisory team if you have any questions about claiming for an accident at work. They can give you free advice about the legal process and help assess your claim.
For further information about accidents at work claims:
- Call 020 8050 2736
- Fill in our claim online form and an advisor will call you.
- Ask about hip injury compensation amounts in our live chat.
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- When Can I Claim For A Broken Hip At Work?
- What Are The Common Causes Of A Broken Hip At Work?
- How Much Compensation For A Broken Hip At Work?
- What Do I Need To Make A Broken Hip At Work Claim?
- What Are The Benefits Of Making A No Win No Fee Claim?
- More Resources About How To Claim For A Broken Hip At Work
When Can I Claim For A Broken Hip At Work?
If you sustain a hip injury at work, you may like to know, “When can I claim for a broken hip at work?”. While you are in the workplace, your employer must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure your health, safety and welfare. This is set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) as their duty of care.
If you would like to claim compensation for a hip fracture, you will need to prove that:
- Your employer owed a duty of care.
- They breached this duty.
- You sustained a hip injury as a result.
You will also need to start your broken hip compensation claim within the three year personal injury claim time limit. This starts on the day of the accident. However, there are a few exceptions to this. Speak to one of our advisors about the limitation period.
Symptoms Of A Broken Hip
According to the NHS, broken hip symptoms include:
- Pain in the hip or upper part of your leg.
- Swelling and bruising.
- Unable to stand or put weight on the affected leg and hip.
- Difficulty moving the affected area.
- The affected leg is either at an odd angle or is shorter than the other one.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for broken hip compensation, speak to a member of our team.
What Are The Common Causes Of A Broken Hip At Work?
There are various ways you could sustain a fractured hip while carrying out work-related duties. However, in order to have a valid claim for compensation for a broken hip, you must satisfy the eligibility requirements discussed above.
Here are a few ways you could suffer a broken hip:
- Insufficient training, such as being asked to use equipment that you haven’t been trained on.
- Fall from a height. You could suffer serious injuries if you fall from a faulty ladder or scaffolding.
- Slips, trips and falls. For example, tripping over trailing cables.
- Objects falling from a height, such as shelves not stacked in a safe manner.
If you would like to discuss when you can claim for a broken hip at work, contact an advisor.
How Much Compensation For A Broken Hip At Work?
If you successfully claim compensation for a broken hip, your settlement could consist of two parts: general and special damages.
General damages are the part of your settlement that compensates for the physical pain and mental suffering caused. To help calculate the broken hip compensation amount for general damages, those responsible for doing so may refer to the guideline compensation amounts found in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).
In our table below, we look at figures for hip and pelvis injuries from the 16th edition of the JCG. We also take a look at a figure that shows you how compensation could be awarded for more than one serious work injury and special damages in the top row of the table. This figure is not from the JCG. As all successful personal injury claims are different, the table is only for guidance.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Related Expenses | Very Severe | Settlements may recover compensation for multiple very severe injuries and incurred costs, such as lost earnings and an adapted vehicle. | Up to £350,000+ |
| Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips | Severe (i) | Extensive fractures of the pelvis causing substantial residual disabilities. | £78,400 to £130,930 |
| Severe (ii) | These injuries are only a little less severe than the row above, but contain distinguishing features that lift them above lower brackets. | £61,910 to £78,400 | |
| Severe (iii) | This bracket includes many injuries, that include those that result in a hip replacement that might require revision surgery. | £39,170 to £52,500 | |
| Moderate (i) | This is a significant injury, but they aren't left with major permanent disability. | £26,590 to £39,170 | |
| Moderate (ii) | In this bracket, the injuries involve successful surgery, or cases where there might be a hip replacement in the foreseeable future. Also included are injuries with more than minimal ongoing symptoms. | £12,590 to £26,590 | |
| Lesser (i) | There is no residual disability from a significant injury. | £3,950 to £12,590 | |
| Lesser (ii) | A complete recovery from minor soft tissue injuries has occurred. | Up to £3,950 |
Special Damages For An Accident At Work
Some claimants who have suffered hip fractures may also be awarded special damages to compensate for financial losses incurred by the injuries. You may be compensated for:
- Loss of earnings.
- Mobility aids.
- Vehicle adaptations.
- Home adaptations.
- Nursing care.
- Home help.
- Hip replacement surgery.
To recover your expenses, you will need to submit evidence. For example, as part of the claims process, you can submit copies of your payslips, receipts, and invoices.
Direct any questions about how personal injury compensation could be awarded to a member of our team. They can also value your potential hip injury claim.
What Do I Need To Make A Broken Hip At Work Claim?
As part of the personal injury claims process, you will need to submit compelling evidence. This needs to prove liability for the injury you are claiming for.
Examples of evidence that could be helpful for hip injuries claims include:
- A copy of the accident book with details of the incident. An accident book is a legal requirement for workplaces with ten or more employees. The report should include your name, the time and date and relevant details of the accident.
- A copy of your medical records. Any medical treatment you had following the accident at work should be noted in your medical records.
- Accident videos. For example, you can request CCTV footage of yourself.
- Photographs. These can include photographs from the accident scene, faulty equipment or other items involved in the incident or images of visible injuries.
- Witness contact details. You could note the contact information of anyone who saw the incident that caused your injuries so they can provide witness statements later in the claims procedure.
If you would like any advice on what evidence could help support your hip injury claim, get in touch with a team member. Additionally, they can discuss when you can claim for a broken hip at work with you.
What Are The Benefits Of Making A No Win No Fee Claim?
If you are eligible to claim compensation for your hip injury, you may like to have the support of a solicitor during the personal injury claims process. One of the accidents at work solicitors from our panel could help with your claim. Our panel typically provide a No Win No Fee service under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
If a solicitor works on your hip injury compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis:
- Their services won’t need to be paid for upfront.
- There also aren’t any ongoing fees.
- You won’t have to pay for their work on your workplace injury case if your claim fails.
- A small percentage will be taken from your award as a success fee if your claim is successful. This percentage is subject to a legal cap.
If you would like to discuss your question, “When can I claim for a broken hip at work?”, contact our advisory team. Additionally, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you could be connected to one of the No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors from our panel.
To talk about the broken hip compensation amounts in the UK:
- Call 020 8050 2736
- Fill in our claim online form and an advisor will contact you.
- Ask about accident at work compensation for broken hips in our live chat.
More Resources About How To Claim For A Broken Hip At Work
Additional accident at work claim guides:
- Information on injuries on construction sites and how to claim compensation.
- Advice on whether your employer can sack you following an accident at work.
- Tips on preventing a workplace accident and how they happen.
A few external resources that might be useful:
- Information about hip pain from the NHS.
- Guidance on health and safety for workers from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Details about statutory sick pay from the government, including statutory sick pay rates and how to claim.
If you need more information connected to your question, “When can I claim for a broken hip at work?” please get in touch.