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If you've suffered a chest injury in an accident that wasn't your fault, PSR Solicitors are here to help.
If you're suffering a chest injury because of another person's negligence or incompetence, we encourage you to speak to a member of our friendly and approachable team of personal injury solicitors today at PSR solicitors to begin your claim and receive the compensation you deserve. While we understand that a financial payout will never be enough to undo the physical and emotional trauma caused by your injury, compensation payments have helped our clients to alleviate their financial worries and come to terms with what has happened to them.
Whether you're looking to start a claim straight away or are simply looking for some help and advice, contact our team today to discuss your unique case and find out how we can help you.
Depending on their nature, chest injuries can be extremely serious, with complications ranging from cracked and fractured ribs to serious internal damage to important organs such as the heart and lungs. Often, injuries sustained to the chest are extremely painful, and require time and medical intervention to be fully repaired. Sadly, in some cases, the effects of the injury can never be fully healed.
If you are considering making a claim for a chest injury, you’re probably wondering how much money you could be entitled to in the event that your claim is successful. Ultimately, predicting how much a person could be entitled to is difficult given that each compensation amount is uniquely generated by the courts based on the unique case of each individual claimant. As such, the amount awarded to one person for an injury may be significantly different from that awarded to another, even if the cases appear very similar in nature. The below table can give you some indication of how much you could receive. Alternatively, for a more informed and bespoke estimation that is based on your circumstances, contact a member of our friendly and approachable team today to discuss your claim on a one-on-one basis.
I contacted PSR after hearing about their efficiency and expert knowledge. They charge a relatively small fee and made the process completely stress free.
£94,470 - £140,870
Traumatic Injury causing permanent damage to an organ and/or structure within the chest space
£61,710 - £94,470
Injury leading to continuing disability after the injury has healed
£29,380 - £54,460
A minor injury that may cause some impermanent pain
£11,820 - £16,860
Toxic smoke or fume inhalation that causes some degree of injury to the lungs
£5,000 - £11,820
Rib fractures or soft tissue damage that causes serious but temporary pain that lasts only a few weeks
Up to £3,700
We are expert & accredited Personal Injury Lawyers. While some firms settle for ease and speed, we work hard to secure the highest possible compensation payouts. Trust our experts.
Paul Rossiter
Managing Director
Paul Rossiter LLB (Hons)
I qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and worked as a Personal Injury Specialist throughout my legal career, dealing with high value serious injury cases obtaining both compensation and rehabilitation for my clients. I was a member of APIL (Association Of Personal injury Lawyers) and recognised by the Law Society as being a Senior Personal Injury Solicitor.
After working in various law firms, both small high street firms and a larger practice in Manchester, I saw a gap in the market for a high quality practice that had the same core high street values of being personable and approachable and combining them with the efficiency and professionalism of a larger practice. PSR Solicitors was therefore established in 2009 and since then PSR Solicitors has provided high quality legal services to local clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire.
I live in Chester with my young family and 2 dogs and enjoy regular holidays along the coast of North Wales and Ibiza.
I have recently been asked to join the board of trustees at Platform For Life, a mental health counselling charity in Chester. Good mental health is the foundation of a more fulfilled, happy and healthy life, yet many families struggle to access the help and support they need to achieve it. Platform for Life offers free local counselling and play therapy for families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Richard Layfield
Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury
Richard Layfield LLB (Hons)
Since joining PSR Solicitors in March 2013 I opened and managed our Rhyl office and became head of the Personal Injury department shortly thereafter. I therefore have responsible for managing Person Injury cases throughout the firm. In January 2024 I relocated to our head office in Chester.
I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff. I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales.
As an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex more serious injury claims.
Outside of work I enjoy running and hiking, going to the gym, travel, cooking and am a keen rugby fan.
USUAL LOCATIONS: Chester Office, Rhyl Office
Mark House
Solicitor - Head of Litigation
Mark House LLB (Hons)
I completed my law degree and legal practice course at Nottingham Law School, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. I then worked at a specialist personal injury firm in the East Midlands and a leading regional firm, before joining PSR in 2017.
With PSR I've continued to specialise in acting for Personal Injury claimants and have developed a keen understanding of the procedures and tactics involved in pursuing a claim, as well as the difficulties and concerns faced by people who have suffered as the result of an accident.
Since 2014 I've been proud to help hundreds of people. I've represented the public in all manner of injury claims, including serious orthopaedic injuries, brain damage, and psychological trauma. I was instructed to deal with claims for clients in the aftermath of the Potters Bar rail crash and the Penhallow hotel fire.
In addition, I represent clients in relation to all manner of disputes. I have dealt with professional negligence claims, such as those against solicitors and builders. I have helped clients recover money which is due to them and to dispute invoices which have been sent to them. I have helped business defend claims against them. I have tackled neighbour and boundary disputes.
I live locally to the Colwyn Bay office, and outside of work, I enjoy taking advantage of the coastal and mountain outdoor activities which are available on the doorstep. I'm also heavily involved with an outdoor pursuits charity, which I find an enjoyable and rewarding way of using my free time.
USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office
Jasmine Ostanek
Solicitor
Jasmine Ostanek LLB (Hons)
I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors. After being admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023, I joined the firm's Litigation Department.
I completed my Law degree at The University of Liverpool in 2018, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Chester.
Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in North Wales and often spend my weekends on the Llyn Peninsula. I also enjoy going to the gym, skiing holidays and travelling to warmer destinations.
USUAL LOCATIONS: Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office
Common causes of chest injuries include:
● Road traffic accidents
● Falls from heights
● An accident at work
● Criminal Injury, such as assault
There are many organs and structures within the chest cavity, which means that the effects of accidents that cause damage to this area can be wide-ranging and problematic. Depending on the organs that have been impacted, the injuries sustained can be mild and short-lived, or serious and prolonged. Although most chest injuries are capable of being healed, it is important to remember that all injuries cause significant discomfort to the victim, no matter how long they remain present for. If you have been injured and it wasn’t your fault, contact our team today to find out whether you could make a compensation claim.
One of the most common injuries to the chest is damage to the ribs, which usually manifests as a crack, fracture, or break to one or more of the bones that make up the rib cage. Although the ribs are designed to protect the chest cavity, they are not infallible, and can be broken. Broken ribs take time to heal, usually weeks but sometimes months, and can cause significant distress. Victims of broken ribs will likely find it difficult to move without pain or conduct their day-to-day operations, such as getting dressed, washing, or going to work. Fractured ribs can happen as a result of falling from height, from being involved in road traffic accidents, or from being injured in a workplace accident. Blunt force trauma sustained during an assault can also cause damage to the rib cage.
Known medically as a pneumothorax, a collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space that exists between the lung and the chest wall. The pressure exerted by the air pushes unsustainably against the outside of the lung, causing it to collapse. Thankfully, medical treatment can help the lung to work properly again, but full recovery can take up to eight weeks, and the symptoms of a collapsed lung, such as pain and difficulty breathing, can persist and cause serious problems for the victim. A collapsed lung can occur as a result of either blunt-force trauma, or from penetrating trauma, which involves the organ being actively pierced by an object. In some cases, a collapsed lung can occur as a secondary injury to a broken rib; this often occurs when the rib breaks and pierces the lung.
A hemothorax is a build-up of blood within the chest cavity. This condition usually arises after the victim has suffered some form of blunt-force trauma to the chest area, perhaps because of a fall, a workplace injury, or an assault. A hemothorax can occur with a pneumothorax, in which cases the overall injury is termed a hemopneumothorax. Symptoms often include chest pain and difficulty breathing, and medical treatment is required.
While most chest injuries are caused by blunt force trauma or penetrating force trauma, such injuries can occur within the chest with no external damage. These injuries manifest as illnesses within the chest cavity that affect the organs and are often the direct result of exposure to dangerous chemicals, often in the workplace. Many lung conditions are now known to be a direct result of the inhalation of toxic chemicals, many of which were historically used with frequency in various workplaces. If you or someone you know has been affected by a chest injury that was caused by exposure to a toxic substance, contact our team today to find out more about how you could make a claim. Our page on Industrial Injury may also help provide more information on these types of chest injuries and the amount of compensation you could receive.
While this list is an attempt to show some of the chest injuries that you may have suffered after an accident, it is not exhaustive. If you are suffering from symptoms of a chest injury that are not listed here because of an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact PSR solicitors today and discuss your claim with a professional personal injury solicitor who can help you pursue your claim.
If you have suffered a Chest Injury through no fault of your own and you feel there is evidence of 3rd party liability, then you are entitled to claim compensation.
By choosing PSR Solicitors to handle your Chest Injury Claim, you can rest assured that you have secured the legal expertise and experience to win your claim and receive the maximum compensation that you deserve. We serve all clients with compassion and determination on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning there will be no legal costs to pay and therefore, no risk to you.
All PSR’s Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales and Accident Lawyers in Cheshire are accredited by the Law Society for Personal Injury Claims, giving you the reassurance they have the expertise and tenacity to secure the maximum levels of compensation for you or your family.
Covering North Wales and Cheshire, with offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester, PSR Solicitors is a leading firm of Personal Injury Solicitors, affording you the peace of mind that they will manage the entire claim to its conclusion and allow you to concentrate on recovery.
Your Personal Injury claim is vitally important, which is why we will contact you within an hour of your initial contact with us during normal working hours, or at the earliest opportunity on the next working day if you contact us after close of business.
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