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What you need to know about chest injury compensation in Victoria
Chest injuries can cause significant personal and financial stress. If you have sustained a chest injury, you may be eligible for chest injury compensation. In Victoria, this injury compensation is provided to alleviate financial strain by covering some of the costs often associated with a chest injury including lost wages and medical expenses.
This compensation may vary depending on the circumstances and severity of the chest injury sustained.
Find out if you are eligible for chest injury compensation using our free online injury claim checker.
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Common Chest Injuries in Compensation Claims
Chest injuries, such as rib fractures, lung contusions, sternum injuries, and internal organ trauma, are commonly seen in compensation claims. These injuries often result from workplace accidents, motor vehicle incidents, or public liability cases. Below are some types of chest injuries that may qualify for compensation.
- Fractured or broken ribs.
- Sternal fractures or bruising.
- Lung contusions (bruised lungs).
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
- Hemothorax (blood in the chest cavity).
- Cardiac contusion (bruising of the heart).
- Diaphragm injuries.
- Chest wall muscle strains or tears.
- Severe cases involving internal organ damage.
If you've experienced a chest injury, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and understand your rights to compensation.
Common types of chest injury compensation
WorkCover compensation for chest injuries in the workplace:
In Victoria, WorkCover compensation provides support and benefits to workers who have been injured while undertaking work related activities, inclusive of chest injuries. If you have sustained a chest injury, you may be eligible for WorkCover compensation. This compensation can provide support for medical expenses, lost income, and rehabilitation services. WorkCover claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your chest injury claim.
Chest injury compensation after a transport accident:
If you have sustained a chest injury after a car crash in Victoria you may be eligible for TAC (Transport Accident Commission) compensation. This compensation aims to provide support for medical expenses, lost income and rehabilitation services after a transport accident. TAC claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your chest injury claim.
Public liability compensation for a chest injury
If you have injured your chest due to the negligence or a breach of duty of care by a property owner, occupier, or manager, you may eligible for public liability injury compensation. Common causes of these injuries include slips and falls, falling or flying objects, or negligent security resulting in an unsafe environment. Public liability compensation can assist with medical expenses and provide financial security if the injury impacts your ability to work. Public liability claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
Lump sum compensation for a chest injury
In cases of permanent or serious chest injury, this compensation can take the form of lump sum compensation and is determined by the severity of your impairment and its impact on your ability to work.
How Galbally & O'Bryan can help
If you have sustained a chest injury it is advisable that you seek legal advice from an injury compensation lawyer.
At Galbally & O'Bryan, our expert injury compensation team can assist you with your injury compensation claim, advocating on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve. Our team take the time to understand your case and have a good track record in successfully resolving injury compensation claims.
Managing partner Nick O’Bryan is an expert in Injury Law and takes a personal interest in every claim. Nick has successfully resolved thousands of injury compensation claims of varying complexity.
Call Nicholas O’Bryan on 03.9200.2533 or email him at nobryan@galballyobryan.com.au to discuss your personal injury claim.
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'No Win - No Fee' Legal Assistance for your chest injury claim
We provide access to legal assistance regardless of your financial position and generally act on a ‘no win – no charge’ basis. We offer free initial phone advice and, if we think we can help you, a free first consultation.
Contact our injury compensation lawyers
Melbourne Office
259 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
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