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The hip is a complex ball and socket joint that is the point of articulation between the thigh bone and pelvis, and it plays a primary role in our ability to ambulate. Broken hips are very common in slip and fall accidents and other falls on the job, and the health consequences can reverberate into the future. If you’ve suffered a hip injury at work, turn to an experienced Buffalo, NY, work-related injury lawyer for the professional legal counsel you need.
Stress-Related or Accidental Hip Injuries at Work
Hip injuries can come on suddenly, such as in a work-related fall or traffic accident, or can develop over time, such as in relation to repetitive stress or motion, including lifting, bending, or even sitting or standing for long periods. Stress injuries can include all the following:
- Cartilage tears
- Bursitis
- Lesions
- Pain or muscle spasms
- Muscle strain
These stress-related injuries tend to be slow to heal, painful and difficult to treat, and seriously limit range of motion.
Hip fractures are very closely tied to falls, including slip and fall accidents and falls from height, and they can lead to serious complications that prove life-threatening. Treatment generally requires surgical replacement or repair and physical therapy.
Filing Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve suffered a hip injury because of your job, your workers’ compensation claim is important to your ability to recover. Therefore, it is in your best interest to take the following steps post-accident:
- Get the immediate medical care you need and follow your medical team’s instructions and advice carefully – including following up on all treatments, tests, and procedures
- Let your boss, employer, or supervisor know that you suffered a hip injury on the job as soon as it’s possible to do so
- Consult with an accomplished hip injury lawyer at your earliest opportunity
Your Covered Losses
In your workers’ compensation claim, you can pursue coverage for each of the following losses:
- A percentage of lost earnings due to time lost on the job
- Your necessary medical expenses, including treatment, medications, and surgery
- A schedule loss of use award if you have permanency confirmed by medical evidence
Your Hip Injury Lawyer and the Insurance Company
While the insurance company is obligated to fairly cover your workers’ compensation claim, they are balancing that obligation against their own self-interest and profits. This is exactly why leaving the insurance company in your hip injury lawyer’s capable hands is the best practice. You can count on your legal representative to skillfully guide your claim toward a just settlement that supports your health and well-being.
An Experienced Buffalo Workers’ Comp Hip Injury Lawyer Cares about You and Your Claim
The compassionate hip injury lawyers at Sawers & Sackel – serving the City of Buffalo and Erie County along with the surrounding cities of Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany and the surrounding counties of Monroe, Onondaga, and Albany – have earned a solid reputation for going the extra mile for our clients, and we welcome the opportunity to do the same for you. Learn more by contacting us online or calling us at 716-202-2367 and scheduling a free consultation today.