Hip Surgery Claims

There have been well publicised problems with the Depuy ASR metal on metal hip implant where due to  a design defect, this particular device produced large amounts of  metal debris (cobalt and chromium)  which worked their way into surrounding tissues and muscles leading to quite severe necrosis in some patients.

Many other metal on metal hips were of much better design and were found by the courts not to be “defective” under the relevant legislation – the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

If you are concerned about a defective hip implant, please contact us to see if we can help. Our solicitors have many years of experience of suing various manufacturers and can advise you on the prospects of success of your claim at an early stage on a no win no fee basis.

Some further examples of issues that can arise from hip replacement surgery include nerve injuries and foot drop. Nerve injuries that we have dealt with include negligently caused femoral nerve injuries – which can have a severe impact on mobility and lead to debilitating and chronic pain.

Foot drop is a condition whereby it is difficult to lift or move a foot as a result of an injury to the peroneal nerve (which supplies movement and sensation to the lower leg, foot and toes). Damage to this nerve can result from hip or knee replacement surgery. If the damage was as a result of substandard care, there may be a claim for compensation for foot drop.

The amount of compensation that may be obtained will depend upon the type and extent of the injury. However, compensation will usually include sums for treatment to help with the best possible recovery such as private revision surgery if needed, physiotherapy and aids and equipment. Sums can also be obtained to compensate for lost earnings as well as for pain and suffering and to cover costs of any adaptations required to living accommodation.

If you or a family member has suffered as a result of failures in hip replacement surgery, we can support you through the process of bringing a claim for compensation. Please contact us to discuss how we can help.

Your case will be investigated by our specialist lawyers, led by a partner.  We are specialists in dealing with hip replacement cases and work with leading experts in various areas including orthopaedic surgeons in order to assess the strength of a claim. We then work with further experts to consider a client’s long term needs and the full amount of compensation required.

Our lawyers are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as specialists in clinical negligence cases.