Chest Injury Compensation Claims

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Chest Injuries

A chest injury includes damage to the heart, lungs or ribs, and can include broken ribs, as well as more serious conditions such as cancer and mesothelioma. If you have suffered a chest injury in an accident that was not your fault, contact Grieves Solicitors to find out if you can make a claim for compensation.

What are the common causes of Chest Injuries?

The chest can be injured in many ways, including:

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    Physiology of Chest Injury

    Due to the vital organs that may be affected by an accident, chest injuries can be fatal.

    Some common types of chest injury include

    Fractured Ribs: A fracture in the ribs is usually caused by impact to the chest. The injury can be devastating and cause exceptional pain as it makes it difficult for the victim to move much and to take any more than shallow breaths. Until this type of injury heals it may be difficult for the victims to continue about their normal life whilst their ribs are healing.

    Collapsed Lung: Pressure on the lung causes it to collapse, this occurs when the space amongst the lung and the chest fills with air, as it prevents it from expanding as it should. This can happen after a broken rib or puncture wound. The effects can lead to chest pains and shortness of breath.

    Blunt and Penetrating Traumatic Injuries: Blunt traumatic injury- This refers to injuries sustained by an impact with a blunt surface or object.

    Penetrating traumatic injury: Is an injury caused by an object that penetrates the skin. E.g. bullet, knife or sharp object.

    How much could you claim for a Chest Injury?

    If the injuries you have suffered are severe and thus consequently you are not able to make a full recovery after your accident, then compensation will assist to improve your quality of life after the injury as sometimes chest injuries may can have a lasting impact on you and/ or your loved ones.

    Minor injury, including rib fracture:

    up to £3,100
    Mild chest problems, such as asthma or bronchitis:

    up to £4,100
    Significant damage to chest and lungs resulting in disability:

    £25,000 to £44,000
    Asbestosis:

    £12,000 to £85,000
    Mesothelioma:

    £55,000 to £100,000
    Removal of lung, or serious damage to the heart:

    £80,000 to £120,000

    If you have suffered a chest injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.

    To find out if you can make a claim, contact Grieves Solicitors today on 0800 0747 644. Alternatively, let us know about a potential claim by filling in our online form.

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