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People in the UK who, looking to protect their interests, have suffered personal injuries in accidents that were not their fault will often seek the representation of a no win, no fee lawyer.
In many ways, the types of compensation claims no win, no fee lawyers most commonly handle reflect the state of Britain and provide us with a useful picture of many of the social and economic factors affecting us today.
For example, work accident claims help shed light on workers' rights as well as the hazards threatening their safety. Similarly, the number and type of medical negligence compensation claims handled by no win, no fee lawyers are of assistance in painting a picture of the strengths and shortcomings existing in Britain's hospital services.
Considering this, it can reasonably be postulated that accidents causing hip injuries are going to be an increasingly common cause of litigation. This is because, as Britain's population ages, unless councils, homes, businesses and institutions adapt to meet the needs of older people, the incidence of hip injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is expected to spiral.
Currently, hip injuries are already a feature of many compensation claims emanating from the construction industry, as well as many of those made by claimants who perform jobs that involve working from height.
However, there is a significant minority of claims for hip injuries being made by older people who have tripped over uneven ground or fallen from height in an environment that is hazardous to their physical circumstances. It is these types of hip injury claims that many fear will experience a surge over the next few decades.
The data
The best data on hip injuries comes from Scandinavia where, since 1970, the Finnish have been keeping detailed records on the incidence and severity of hip injuries in older people among their population.
The figures are disturbing and there is good reason to believe that they are relevant to the British experience.
The Finnish report that since 1970 there have been annual increases in hospital admissions for hip injuries of 10% for men and 12% for men. Furthermore, the rise in fatalities resulting from falls during this period increased by 2.4% for women and 4.9% for men.
Taking the Finnish survey, which predicts that hip injuries suffered in falls will peak in 2030 as a guide, it can be said that unless careful action is taken to safeguard Britain's ageing population for slip, trip and fall hazards, it is expected that the number of hip injuries experienced in the UK will continue to escalate.
Clearly, the best way to reduce these numbers is to work to prevent avoidable accidents. Where there is no issue of third party negligence there can be no question of contacting a no win, no fee lawyer. However, it can be argue that as the population ages, the question of what is avoidable will change as a response to the wider needs of that population.
Contacting a no win, no fee lawyer
If you have suffered personal injury as the result of the negligence of a third party, you may well be entitled to claim compensation.
Our no win, no fee lawyers have earned a reputation for speed, sensitivity and unrivalled expertise.
It will reassure you to know that, as part of our cost free service, we have a commitment to never take a cut of your compensation as well as an undertaking to protect you from all the opposing side's legal costs and fees.
Win or lose, no fee it's our guarantee.
If you would like to begin the path to compensation today, simply call 0800 10 757 95.
If you would like to investigate your right to claim but don't have the time to talk right now, you can fill out an online claim form or request we call you back at a convenient time.
