Misdiagnosed Hip Fracture Claims

If you believe there has been negligence in your diagnosis or treatment, we may be able to help you claim compensation.

Our team are on hand to assist wherever you are based and we can provide advice on all aspects of clinical and medical negligence claims.

A fracture is an injury to any bone in the body, where the structure of the bone has been broken. It is vital that any fracture is diagnosed correctly in order to receive the right treatment. If a fracture is left untreated, there can be complications.

If you have suffered a hip injury that was missed or misdiagnosed by a medical professional, or you underwent hip surgery and errors were made during the operation, you may be able to claim compensation.

Free initial discussion

For a no-obligation initial discussion about your circumstances and to find out whether you have a claim, please feel free to call us on 0333 358 2345 or get in touch online.

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis of a hip fracture occurs when a patient goes to their doctor or a hospital following an injury and a medical professional fails to notice or diagnose that you have fractured your hip bone. If a fracture is untreated there can be severe consequences further down the line. Medical professionals have a duty of care to record the history of your accident. They should also carefully review your x-rays to ensure that you are appropriately treated. They may also ask you to return for another check-up within 7 to 14 days.

Hip fracture treatment & surgical errors

You may require a hip operation to repair or improve your mobility. There are various reasons why you may require surgery, including:

• Arthritis
• Congenital abnormalities
• Injury, such as a broken hip from a fall
• Wear and tear of the hip joint over time

The intended result of surgery is to improve quality of life for the patient. However, in some circumstances, mistakes are made during the procedure or diagnosis that can have the opposite effect. Instead of improving the patient’s quality of life, it can result in increased unnecessary suffering.

If you have suffered an injury caused by the misdiagnosis of a hip fracture, making a claim can help you secure the compensation you deserve.

How to claim

If you believe that you have a claim, you should contact a medical negligence lawyer as soon as possible. Compensation may be payable if negligent treatment can be proven.

Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your claim today on 0333 358 2345 or, alternatively, fill out our online form.