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Advice On Chest Injury Claims
Read our guide to learn about the chest injury claims process and how one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you.
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Advice On Chest Injury Claims
Read our guide to learn about the chest injury claims process and how one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you.
How To Make Chest Injury Claims
Chest injuries are not only painful, they are often debilitating and potentially life-threatening. These injuries can fracture ribs, damage the heart and lungs, and leave those affected living with the long-term consequences of chronic pain. If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you may be able to start the chest injury claims process with one of our expert solicitors.
Here at JF Law, our solicitors have seen firsthand just how devastating chest injuries can be. Their impacts can last far beyond the falls, collisions, and other accidents themselves, leaving many unable to perform basic day-to-day activities or do the things they love. It is with this understanding that they approach every claim with the same dedication to secure the maximum personal injury compensation for their clients.
To see if you can start your chest injury claim today, get in touch with our advisory team for a free initial consultation:
- Contact us online.
- Call at 0151 375 9916.
Can I Claim Compensation For A Chest Injury?
You may be able to claim for a chest injury if you can prove that you were harmed because of someone else’s negligent actions. This means showing that:
- Another person owed you a duty of care in the given situation.
- They breached that duty of care.
- You suffered a chest injury as a result.
A duty of care is the legal obligation that a third party, such as your employer, has to protect your safety. In the subsequent sections, we will elaborate on how different duties of care might apply to chest injury claims.
You can also reach out to our advisors for a complimentary consultation to see if you have an eligible chest injury claim.
How Much Chest Injury Compensation Can I Get?
Every case is assessed on its own merits, so how much chest injury compensation you could get will depend on factors like the severity of the damage and impact on quality of life. Our solicitors often use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to inform their calculations when assessing the potential value of someone’s physical injuries and mental trauma, referred to as general damages. This document is useful to them, as it contains suggested compensation brackets for various injuries, including those impacting the chest.
We have created a table below summarising JCG entries related to chest injuries. Please note that this table is intended only to provide guidance, and the top row isn’t from the document.
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages | Special damages might include private healthcare costs. | Up to £300,000+ |
| Chest (a) | The worst case includes the removal of a lung and/or serious damage to the heart. | £122,850 to £183,190 |
| Chest (b) | A traumatic injury to the lungs, chest, and/or heart, with permanent damage and issues such as impaired function. | £80,240 to £122,850 |
| Chest (c) | The lungs and chest are damaged, and there is some ongoing disability. | £55,500 to £68,330 |
| Chest (d) | Some permanent damage due to a relatively simple injury, such as a penetrating wound. | £15,370 to £21,920 |
| Chest (e) | Some residual damage due to inhalation of smoke/toxic fumes. | £6,500 to £15,370 |
| Chest (f) | Claimant will have suffered collapsed lungs, but made a complete and uncomplicated recovery. | £2,680 to £6,500 |
| Chest (g) | Soft tissue damage or rib fractures which cause serious disability and pain for some weeks. | Up to £4,820 |
What Else Can Chest Injury Claims Payouts Cover?
Chest injury claims payouts can also cover related financial losses. These special damages can cover any cost caused by your injury, such as:
- Medical bills for private care and prescriptions.
- Adaptations to your home or vehicle due to a disability.
- Payments made to professional cleaners, babysitters or carers.
- Loss of earnings for the time taken off.
- Physical aids, such as a rib brace.
You will have to provide invoices, wage slips, and bank statements to prove such losses and include them in your claim.
Call our advisors now for tailored guidance on how personal injury compensation is calculated.
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Common Accidents That Could Lead To An Injured Chest
Many common accidents can lead to a chest injury, including car collisions, faulty machinery, and tripping hazards.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users have a duty of care to avoid causing injury to themselves and others. This duty further involves complying with the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988. A road traffic accident can result from a failure to abide by this duty of care.
- Example: A motorist is using their phone and not paying attention to the road. They rear-end the car in front of them, leaving the other driver with a life-threatening hemothorax.
Accidents At Work
Every employer is required to take practicable steps that protect the welfare, health, and safety of their employees. This duty is set by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and could be met by providing safety training or appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
A breach of this duty on the employer’s part may form the basis of a valid accident at work claim.
- Example: Construction management neglects regular site inspections, leading to the ladders falling into a state of disrepair. One later breaks while being used, leading a builder to fall and suffer multiple chest fractures.
Public Liability Accidents
Those parties which are in charge of public places are known as occupiers, and have a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. This involves implementing practical measures to ensure all visitors are kept reasonably safe. A breach of this duty may lead to a public liability claim against the occupier.
- Example: The owner of a shopping centre repeatedly delays arranging repairs to a faulty handrail on a poorly maintained staircase. This causes a customer to fall and sustain a serious sternum fracture.
Get in touch with us now for more examples of chest injury claims in different circumstances.
What Is Needed When Making Chest Injury Claims?
When making chest injury claims, evidence is needed that shows how another party’s negligent actions directly led to harm. It is also essential to make sure that you start your chest injury claim within 3 years of the accident, as set by the Limitation Act 1980. There are some exceptions to this rule, which you can learn about by heading over to our guide on the personal injury limitation period.
As far as evidence is concerned, your claim might benefit from the following:
- Medical records, such as prescriptions, X-ray reports and consultation notes.
- CCTV recording of the accident.
- Dashcam footage, in case of a car accident.
- Details from the accident book in the workplace or a public place.
- Eyewitness contact details for anyone willing to supply your solicitor with supportive testimony.
- The contact details of any road user, if you sustained your chest injury in a car collision or similar accident. This should include their insurance, as well as information concerning their vehicle’s registration, model, and make.
Our solicitors don’t just collect witness statements; they take an active role in gathering evidence for their clients. You can find out more about this work by reaching out to our advisors.
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Can I Make Chest Injury Compensation Claims With A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
You can make a chest injury compensation claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor if our advisors find you have a valid case after your free initial consultation. All our solicitors work under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). It’s a type of No Win No Fee contract that offers plenty of benefits:
- There is no initial service fee to pay for your solicitor’s work.
- No solicitor fees are charged at any point in the claim.
- Your solicitor won’t take a service fee if they don’t win the case.
If you win, your solicitor will only charge a small, legally limited percentage of your chest injury compensation. This is fully explained at the start, so you’ll benefit the most from a favourable outcome.
Our solicitors approach every case with the same commitment to support their clients from start to finish. They appreciate that the decision to claim is never taken lightly. Mindful of that, they always go the extra mile to make sure clients feel valued, heard, and supported throughout the process. Here are just some of the ways one of our dedicated solicitors can tailor their empathetic service to meet your particular needs:
- Developing a personalised care plan that provides access to therapists, physiotherapists, and other specialist services.
- Your solicitor will go over your case with meticulous attention to detail to ensure the claim fully reflects how your chest injury has impacted you.
- Regular updates that keep you informed about your case and put you at the heart of the claims process.
- An expert approach to gathering proof, so every possible avenue of evidence is explored and carefully assessed.
Get In Touch With JF Law
If you’re ready to get started with the chest injury claims process, get in touch with JF Law’s compassionate advisors today:
- Contact us online.
- Call at 0151 375 9916.
More Information
Here are some other guides which you can read:
- Details on food poisoning compensation claims.
- Information on office accident claims.
- Our guide on claiming for a finger injury at work.
These external links may also be helpful:
- Information from the NHS on chest pain.
- Guidance from the NHS on a heart attack.
- Details from the government on reporting vehicle and driving offences.
Thank you for reading our guide on making chest injury claims.
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