Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips
The award for injuries to the pelvis and hips will depend on the severity of the injury. The most severe pelvis injuries like the dislocation of a low back joint and a ruptured bladder could amount to between £46,300 to £76,350 in damages. Some of the residual disabilities such as complicated arthrodesis with resulting lack of bladder and bowel movement control, sexual dysfunction or hip deformity making the use of a caliper essential would all be taken into consideration.
Little less severe injuries like for example a fracture dislocation of the pelvis involving both ischial and pubic rami which results in impotence or traumatic myositis ossificans with formation of ectopic bone around the hip, the amount you could be entitled too would fall in the region of £36,125 to £46,300.
A fracture of the acetabulum leading to degenerative changes and leg instability which will require an osteotomy and the likelihood of a hip replacement the amount would be in the region of £22,650 to £30,500.
Moderate Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips
With a significant injury to the pelvis or hip but fortunately without any permanent disability or future risk not great the amount you may receive would be in the region of £15,500 to £22,650.
Limited and Lesser Severity of Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips
Some of these cases may have involved a hip replacement which was completely successful or in the future a hip replacement might be needed in the foreseeable future. The amount of compensation for these types of cases would be in the region of £7,375 to 15,500.
Injuries where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability the amount of compensation would be in the region of £2,175 to £7,375. Minor injuries with complete recovery would fetch up to £2,175.
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