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Broken Ribs Lawyer
Broken ribs can be caused by a number of different accidents. The symptoms of rib injuries depend on the type and severity of the injury, but can include:
- Pain at the injury site
- Pain when the ribcage flexes - when you breathe, cough, sneeze or laugh
- Crunching or grinding sounds (crepitus) when the injury site is touched or moved
- Muscle spasms of the ribcage
- The ribcage may look deformed
- Breathing difficulties
Rib injuries usually occur when a blunt force directly hits the chest. The type of situations that could cause blunt injuries to the ribcage include:
- Motor vehicle accidents - slamming the chest against the steering wheel.
- Crush injuries - a heavy object landing directly on the chest, occupational injury, pinned against a vehicle.
- Sports-related injuries - a heavy tackle, back check and slide tackles.
- Falling from an elevation- falling off a rig, a scaffold, a ladder or from a loading station.
- Assault - any aggressive force or strike with a blunt object
If you or a loved one have been involved in a truck accident and is suffering from broken ribs you may be entitled to monetary compensation. For a free case evaluation complete the consultation form below. An attorney will review your information according to this sites terms and conditions and may contact you to discuss your claim.
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