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Dislocation Injury Compensation Claim
Introduction to Joint Dislocations
About Joint Dislocations
Accidents resulting in Dislocation Injuries
What causes Joint Dislocations?
Treatment of Dislocation Injuries
What to do after suffering a Dislocation in an accident
Joint Dislocation Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a Dislocation Compensation Claim
Introduction to Joint Dislocations
About Joint Dislocations
A dislocation happens when the ligaments around a joint are damaged and the bones become displaced or misaligned.
It is possible for all joints to become dislocated but the most common dislocations are dislocated elbow, dislocated finger, dislocated knee, dislocated shoulder, dislocated ankle, dislocated thumb, dislocated jaw and dislocated wrist.
It is quite common that when someone suffers a dislocation they also suffer a break or fracture to the bones.
If you have suffered a dislocation injury due to someone else's negligence, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Accidents resulting in Dislocation Injuries
What causes Joint Dislocations?
Dislocation injuries can be caused by many different types of accidents. Slips, Trips or Falls are responsible for a lot of dislocation injuries due to the awkward manner in which people land after tripping.
Accidents at work also account for a lot of dislocation injuries due to people working at heights, working with dangerous machinery and trying to lift or move heavy objects. Also, crushing injuries can lead to dislocations.
Taking part in any sport such as football, rugby, cricket, hockey, athletics or horse riding can also result in a dislocation injury.
Also recreational pursuits such as tug of war or even outward bound / adventure / management motivational events can lead to these types of injuries if the events are not properly controlled.
At Thompsons Solicitors we can also deal with compensation claims in cases of delayed diagnosis of congenital hip dysplasia which is a dislocation of the hip joint which should be identified very shortly after birth.
If you have suffered a dislocation due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make a claim for compensation. To find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis, contact us on 08000 224 224.
Treatment of Dislocation Injuries
What to do after suffering a Dislocation in an accident
If you are involved in an accident and suffer a dislocation you should seek medical advice immediately in case the dislocation is cutting off the blood supply. It is important that you do not try to manipulate the joint back in to place yourself as you could make the injury worse.
A trained medical professional will then decide if x-rays are needed before either manipulating the joint back into place or carrying out surgery. It is important to distinguish between a fracture and a sprain.
With dislocation injuries, the joint will then most likely be stabilised using a cast, splint or bandage and a course of physiotherapy may be needed to strengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the joint to prevent further dislocations in the future.
If you have been injured in an accident and have suffered a dislocation, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Joint Dislocation Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a Dislocation Compensation Claim
If you or anyone you know has suffered a dislocation injury as the result of an accident which was someone else's fault, telephone us now for accurate personal injury compensation claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any accident compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury claims and we will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid compensation claim. Our specialist personal injury solicitors / lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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