I've got a rib injury. Can I make a claim?
If the circumstances of your injury involve someone else putting you in harm's way, there's a good chance you could be able to claim.
For example, you may have been a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian who was abiding by the rules of the road when another driver did something reckless that caused a collision. Or you may have been working on a building site when a falling object that your employer didn't secure properly injured you.
Our simple claims process is in place to establish whether you could get compensation for your fractured or bruised ribs.
We've already helped thousands of people make no win no fee rib injury claims. Get in touch with one of our friendly advisors today to find out if we can help you.
I've got a rib injury. Can I make a claim?
If the circumstances of your injury involve someone else putting you in harm's way, there's a good chance you could be able to claim.
For example, you may have been a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian who was abiding by the rules of the road when another driver did something reckless that caused a collision. Or you may have been working on a building site when a falling object that your employer didn't secure properly injured you.
Our simple claims process is in place to establish whether you could get compensation for your fractured or bruised ribs.
We've already helped thousands of people make no win no fee rib injury claims. Get in touch with one of our friendly advisors today to find out if we can help you.
No win no fee rib injury claims
Making a no win no fee claim through us makes it easier for you to pursue a payout for broken ribs without having to worry about the risk of significant financial loss. This is because should your claim be unsuccessful, we won't charge you any fees for our services.
About us
At ClaimsPeople, we work in collaboration with a nationwide panel of specialist lawyers who help people like you get the best outcome possible. If you contact us and explain the details of your situation, we will listen carefully and then we'll indicate whether or not we think your claim has a chance of succeeding. If it does, and if you decide to go further, we'll do all we can to try and get you the compensation you deserve for your rib injury.
How much compensation could you get for broken ribs?
Are you trying to get an idea of the average compensation paid out for broken ribs in the UK? Each person's situation is unique, so once we have a holistic account of how you came to have fractured or bruised ribs and how it's affected you personally, we should be able to provide a clearer answer.
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Our market leading calculator gives you an instant idea of how much injury compensation you could receive and if you could pursue your claim online.
What types of accidents can cause rib injuries?
We've heard of a range of different scenarios that have led to our clients sustaining broken, cracked, or bruised ribs. Examples include:
- On the road: many of the people we hear from are seeking compensation for ribs that have been broken in a car accident. You may have been a fellow driver, a cyclist, motorcyclist, or a pedestrian and a vehicle may have done something it shouldn't, causing you to get hit.
- In another public place: sometimes slips, trips and falls occur in public places such as in a park, a shop, or when walking along a pavement. If somebody misplaced something or built one of the surfaces in a way that's not safe and it led you to you injuringe your ribs, you may be able to claim.
- At work: we sometimes talk to people who've had an injury while at work. This may happen while dealing with faulty machinery, working on a farm, or encountering health and safety hazards on a building site, to name a few examples. Your employer has a duty of care to keep you safe, and if they've not upheld it, it may be worth contacting us.
Claiming compensation for rib injuries FAQs
There are certain questions we often get asked about rib injury compensation claims. We've compiled these and answered them below for you to refer to.
How is the value of a claim for broken ribs determined?
How is the value of a claim for broken ribs determined?
Various considerations go into the final amount you could get as compensation, such as the severity of the injury and how much of a financial burden it has imposed on your life (and could in the future).
To get a ballpark estimate of how much you could be entitled to, use our accident & personal injury compensation calculator.
Compensation is broken down into two components:
- General damages: this refers to your suffering and how your way of life has been changed (for example: having to give up a hobby).
- Special damages: This refers to the expenses relating to your injuries, like medical bills, travel costs and loss of income.
You can strengthen your case by gathering as much evidence as you can. Any photos taken at the time of the accident, an accident report form from your employer, details of any witnesses, medical notes, and CCTV footage from the incident are all helpful for us.
How do I start my claim?
How do I start my claim?
There are three different ways you can reach out to us to see if we can help:
- Use our compensation calculator to get an estimateion of your claim's value and leave us a few quick details so we can contact you.
- Fill in our quick call back form so that one of us can get in touch within a time frame of your choosing.
Give us a call on 0800 587 0344. Our lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-9pm, 9am-6pm on Saturday, 9.30am-5pm on Sunday, and 9am-5pm on Bank Holidays.
What happens if my claim is unsuccessful?
What happens if my claim is unsuccessful?
We'll only take on your case if we're confident that it has a reasonable chance of winning. Our lawyers listen carefully to everything you tell them and assess whether to proceed or not.
However, if your claim isn't successful for any reason, we won't charge you a penny. This is because we work on a no win no fee basis. This also means there won't be any upfront charge to you. If you win, you'll only need to pay your lawyer an agreed amount from your compensation costs, meaning the case won't leave you with less money than before you started.
Is there a time limit for making my claim?
Is there a time limit for making my claim?
The general rule is that you'll have three years to start your claim. If your injury doesn't become apparent until after the accident, your three years will likely start from the date of your medical diagnosis.
There are exceptions. For example, if you were a child when the injury occurred, you'll have three years between turning 18 and turning 21 to get the claim underway. And if you are claiming on behalf of someone who has been mentally incapacitated by the accident, then no time limit applies.
If your ribs were broken or bruised due to a criminal offence, you are likely to have a two-year period within which to start your claim. You would also need to claim via the CICA scheme.
Why choose us to help with your claim?
We want to help
If you want to ask one of us about the claims process directly, it's easy to contact us. Call us or fill in our quick call back form so that we can ring you.
Reduced hassle with a no win no fee process
When you make a no win no fee claim, you can rest assured that we won't charge you any legal fees if there's no successful outcome. And if there is, it will be an agreed percentage of your compensation.
We're fast
Our assessment process is efficient, as we don't believe you should have to wait longer than necessary to get the compensation you deserve. It's best to come to us as soon as you can, while your memory is fresh. Remember, there's usually a three-year period from the accident within which to start your claim.
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