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Rib Injury Claims

Rib injuries differ in severity, and the type of injury you have sustained will affect the amount of compensation you may be entitled to.

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Rib injury claims

It is not until you receive a rib injury that you realise how much it can impact your life. Typically, rib injuries are extremely painful and generally take around four to six weeks to heal. This could mean that time off work is needed as you are unable to perform your job properly and even day to day activities can become complicated due to restricted movement.

Psychological damage can also result from rib injuries as they can leave you immobile and unable to socialise or partake in your daily activities which could lead to depression and/or anxiety.

Rib injuries typically include:

• Broken ribs
• Cracked ribs
• Ligament damage
• Fractured sternum
• Secondary damage including punctured lungs

what has caused my rib injury?

The most common causes of rib injuries include:

Slips, trips and falls in public or the workplace can cause many different injuries, including injuries to the ribs.

These accidents can happen as a result of loose carpeting, wet floors or unsuitable footwear.

Accidents like these are usually the most avoidable, and employers should always be aware of any potential slip or trip hazards to ensure your place of work is safe.

Rib injuries can sometimes be caused by an accident at work.

Employers are under a duty to provide you with a safe place of work. A lack of training and not having appropriate safeguards in place to reduce risks of accidents can mean you may be entitled to compensation.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including rib injuries sustained as a result of the incident, which can differ in severity.

If your rib has been injured because you have been a victim of violent crime, we can help you to apply for Criminal Injuries Compensation.

In order to claim for this compensation you must claim within 2 years of the crime, and the crime must have been reported to the police.

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We have helped numerous people claim for rib injuries, and we’d love to help you claim for what you are entitled to.

WHat compensation can i claim?

In a personal injury claim there are two categories of losses that we can claim compensation for:-

(1) Compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity, known as ‘general damages’, to compensate for the direct effects of the accident. The amount depends on the type of injury and how severe the injury is. 
(2) Compensation for out of pocket expenses, known as ‘special damages’, to compensate for financial losses including lost wages, care and assistance, medical costs and other expenses. 

How can I claim for rib injury compensation?

If you have suffered a rib injury and believe you are entitled to compensation, then please try our calculator below to see how much your claim could be worth.