Hip dislocation is a serious medical condition that occurs when the femoral head – or the ball of the hip joint – pops out of its socket. This is a severe medical emergency that’s often associated with car crashes, slip and falls, and workplace accidents. Most cases of hip location involve trauma to the knee, which pushes the thigh back and causes the dislocation in the hip joint.
A hip dislocation requires immediate medical attention, so please go the emergency room right away if you have the following symptoms:
- Knee pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Limping
- Pain when you try to walk
- Loss of movement
- Problems moving the hip
An orthopedic specialist can determine if you have a dislocated hip and what treatments you will need to recover from the injury. Seeing a doctor is essential, as you are putting yourself at risk of permanent disability if you fail to get treatment in the first 6 hours.
You should also contact a personal injury lawyer if your accident was caused by a negligent driver or dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. Alternatively, if you were injured while performing a job-related task, a work accident lawyer can help you obtain compensation for your medical expenses and lost income. Our legal experts are standing by to assist you, so contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free case review.
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Treating a Hip Dislocation
In the event you do have a hip dislocation from an accident, there are various forms of treatments that can restore your hip and its range of motion. The treatment recommended by your orthopedic specialist will depend on the exact location and severity of the injury. Your recovery plan may include one or more of the following:
- Reduction – a procedure where a doctor manually pushes the hip joint back into place. If there are no other injuries, the procedure may be done externally, which is referred to as a “closed reduction.” Local or general anesthesia may be used to reduce muscle spasms and pain during the procedure.
- Immobilization – Once the joint is pushed back in place, a splint or sling is used to immobilize it for up to several weeks.
- Surgery – If the hip joint cannot be manually put back into place, or you have additional injuries like torn ligaments or nerve damage, surgery may be the best course of action. This can include one or more procedures to reshape the hip socket, tighten the ligaments, or replace the hip altogether (total hip replacement).
- Rehabilitation – Once the hip has healed after a reduction or surgery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy to strengthen and restore motion in the joint.
Suing for a Hip Dislocation after an Accident
In order to sue another party for causing you bodily harm and/or property damage, you will need to establish that they were negligent in their duty of care to you. For example, a driver is negligent in their duty of care if they crash into someone by running a red light or texting while driving. Alternatively, a store owner can be sued for negligence if they fail to clean up a spill on the floor and a customer slips and falls down as a result.
Liability for an accident includes many different circumstances depending on the location and type of accident. To verify whether you are eligible for a lawsuit, please take some time to discuss the details of your case with one of our attorneys.
Workplace Accident Resulting in a Dislocated Hip
Workplace accidents are extremely common, whether you work in an office or a construction site. Those who suffer injuries in their lower body can easily end up with a hip dislocation. However, filing a workers’ compensation claim is quite different than suing for injuries caused by negligence.
For one thing, there is no need to establish negligence at all when it comes to a claim for workplace injuries. You simply have to show that you were injured within the scope of employment, and that you did not engage in willful misconduct that caused or contributed to the accident (being intoxicated or disregarding safety measures that are required by your employer).
You must also report the accident to your employer and file your claim forms by the required deadline, which you can learn about in the section titled “Deadline to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim.” Once your claim is approved, you will start to receive payment for your medical treatments and up to two thirds of your lost wages while you are recovering from a hip dislocation after a workplace injury.
How Long You have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Normally, you have a period of 2 years from the accident date if you were injured by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. So, if you dislocated your hip in a car accident that was caused by someone else, you have 2 years to file a claim with their insurance company. Or, you will need to file a premises liability claim if you were injured on someone else’s property from a slip and fall or trip and fall.
Even though you have 2 years to seek compensation, it’s important to start the lawsuit process as soon as possible. That way, you can receive payment in a timely manner and recover the losses you suffered as a result of your accident. Our law firm is here for you, whether you had a hip dislocation after a slip and fall or any other type of injury. Please reach out to us and schedule a free case evaluation.
Deadline to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Unlike a personal injury claim, you only have 1 year to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are some other steps you will need to take:
- Make sure to tell your employer about the accident within 30 days
- For the first 30 days following the incident, seek treatment from the doctor recommended by your claims administrator (unless you chose a doctor ahead of time to treat you for workplace injuries)
- After 30 days, you can choose to see a doctor of your choice.
It’s crucial to tell your employer about the accident right away, as failing to provide notice within 30 days will invalidate your right to file a claim. If you have any questions about the claims process, or you were unjustly denied benefits as an injured worker, don’t hesitate to contact a workers’ compensation lawyer at our office.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Accident victims need strong and aggressive representation from a lawyer with experience in all types of accident claims. Our legal team has decades of experience in lawsuits against negligent drivers and property owners. We also have attorneys that specialize in workplace injury claims, whether you have a short-term or permeant disability from an accident during your work shift.
By contacting us, you will receive a free consultation, where you can learn about your rights and legal options. If you decide to hire us for an accident claim, you won’t have to pay a single cent in legal fees. Our Zero Fee Guarantee is out promise to you that all of our expenses will be charged to the party you are suing. The defendant includes our expenses in your settlement check, so we make absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.
For more information on suing for a hip dislocation after a car accident or any other incident caused by negligence, contact us at our law firm.
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