We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
Although whiplash injuries can be painful and, potentially, take months to heal, some individuals might feel that they were lucky to sustain, what could be seen as, a relatively minor injury despite being perfectly entitled to road traffic accident compensation for their suffering.
Some car crash cases can unfortunately end in fatality, or permanent life-altering damage to an individual whose quality of life is reduced from then on.
One particular personal injury which could result in permanent disability or death is a type C pelvic fracture.
There are three kinds of pelvic fracture, type A, B and C. Type C is the most severe and has a high mortality rate (of over 50%) due to the extreme blood-loss which is often suffered by victims of this injury.
In serious car accidents the vehicle can be heavily damaged and the individuals inside, most notably the driver who has the steering wheel in front of them, can sustain severe internal injuries to the abdominal area and broken bones.
Type C pelvic fractures are themselves divided once again into three subsections. Those are:
These subdivisions are used by medical professionals to describe the exact area in which the patient's pelvic bone has fractured. Knowing which area has been affected by the accident can help the medical team act more quickly to save the person's life or mend as much of the damage as possible.
Amongst those individuals who do survive a severe fracture to their pelvic bone about half are left with a permanent disability after the injury, for example a shortening of one of their legs (leg-length discrepancy) or sexual dysfunction.
To reduce the likelihood of ever suffering such an injury in a car accident, people should wear their car seatbelts. When working at height the use of safety harnesses and other personal protective equipment should protect employees from a fall.
Anyone who has sustained a pelvic injury, and feels that they may be entitled to compensation for their pain and loss of earnings, should contact an expert solicitor to help them with their case.
Road traffic accident compensation
If you suffered a pelvic fracture of any type in a non-fault or part-fault car crash, then we could help you receive the settlement due to you.
Contact us on 0800 10 757 95 or simply request a call back about your road traffic accident compensation claim at a later date.
