Hip Surgery Negligence Claims

If you have suffered an injury during hip surgery that was caused or exacerbated by medical negligence, or if your injury was not identified or properly treated by a medical professional, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

The clinical negligence team at JMW is highly experienced in dealing with hip surgery cases and we can ensure you have the best possible chance of a successful outcome.

To discuss your hip surgery negligence claim with our solicitors call us on 0345 872 6666  or submit your details via our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We offer legal services on a no win, no fee basis. 

How JMW Can Help

We have helped many people secure compensation after suffering from hip problems due to the negligence of medical professionals. We are here to guide you through the claims process providing support from start to finish.

Your solicitor will investigate, collect and present evidence that medical negligence was to blame for your injuries. The responsible healthcare provider will conduct their own investigation before either accepting or admitting responsibility. Even when those responsible for the surgery deny liability, if our experts agree negligence caused your injury we will act to secure the compensation you deserve. 

Our medical negligence solicitors are among the most highly-regarded in the UK, and the team includes members of the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel or the Law Society’s specialist panel of clinical negligence solicitors.

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Making a Claim for Hip Surgery Negligence

You may be able to make a claim for compensation if you have suffered a hip injury that was misdiagnosed by a medical professional, or if you underwent hip surgery and errors made during the operation led to increased suffering.

For example, a fractured hip that had been detected sooner may have been much easier to fix and not have caused you further problems, including reduced mobility and the need for total hip replacement.

Surgery is often performed on a person’s hip to improve their mobility and their quality of life. There are various reasons why an operation may be required, including injury, congenital abnormalities, arthritis, and wear and tear of a hip joint over a long period of time. Mistakes made during a procedure can have the opposite effect resulting in increased suffering.

Errors made during hip surgery can include:

• Faulty hip replacement - a defective implant could require further surgery or, in more severe cases, reduced mobility requiring the use of a wheelchair
• Incorrectly-sized hip replacement - if you are fitted with the wrong size hip this could result in further mobility problems as well as pain and discomfort
• Loose implant - an implant could loosen quicker than it normally would if it has not been fitted correctly
• Misaligned hip implants - an implant incorrectly inserted can lead to further problems due to excessive wear
• Different leg lengths - following surgery some patients find there is a difference in the lengths of their legs requiring corrective surgery
• Nerve damage - an error during surgery can cause damage to the femoral nerve and the surrounding nerves

If you have suffered unnecessarily due to surgical error making a claim can help you to secure the compensation to which you are entitled.

What are the types of hip surgery?

The main types of hip surgery are:

• Hip resurfacing - also known as arthroplasty this operation involves metal implants being used to replace diseased or damaged parts of the hip joint
• Total hip replacement - this can include either one or both hips being replaced with metal, plastic or ceramic parts
• Hip revision surgery - this involves the replacement of a hip replacement joint