Broken Rib Settlement Value After a Kansas City Car Accident

A broken rib from a Kansas City car accident can cause severe pain when you move, breathe, or cough. It can keep you from working or performing daily activities, depending on the severity of the fracture. 

broken rib can take at least six weeks to heal. However, a fractured rib can cause additional injuries, which may be life-threatening. Broken ribs can result in punctured lungs, damage to the heart and other organs, and sever blood vessels. 

There are many factors that are used to calculate the potential settlement value of a broken rib from an accident. If you or a loved one suffered a broken rib from a car accident in Missouri or Kansas, our Kansas City car accident attorney can explain how these factors impact your case.  Call now at 816-203-0143 for a free, no obligation consultation.

How Much is My Injury Claim Worth for a Broken Rib?

The severity of your broken rib is a significant factor in how much your car accident claim is worth. Factors that determine the value of a broken rib car accident claim include:

  • The severity of the broken rib;value of broken rib from car accident in kansas city missouri.jpg
  • Whether the broken rib causes other injuries and the severity of those injuries;
  • Medical expenses and personal care costs, loss of income, and other financial losses;
  • Whether you sustain a permanent impairment or disability;
  • The available insurance coverage; and,
  • Whether you contributed to the cause of the car accident.

A Kansas City car accident lawyer carefully reviews all factors to determine how each factor impacts the value of an injury. Your attorney also works with you and your physicians to document your injuries and damages to improve your chance of receiving maximum value for your personal injury claim.

Damages that may be compensable for a broken rib include, but are not limited to:

  • Medical expenses 
  • Loss of income
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Permanent impairment
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Other financial losses and out-of-pocket expenses

Common Symptoms for Broken Rib After a Car Accident

It is impossible to know whether you broke a rib in a car crash unless you have an X-ray or other imaging tests, such as an MRI or a CT scan. However, there are certain symptoms of a fractured or broken a rib in a car accident.

  • Pain that increases when you take a deep breath, bend or twist, cough, or press on the injured area;
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath; and,
  • Pain radiating out from the chest. 

Seeing a doctor if you develop any pain in your chest is advisable because you could be suffering from a heart attack or other condition. You should return to your doctor if the pain in your chest persists, grows worse, or begins to extend beyond your chest. 

Your doctor advises you regarding treatment for a broken rib based on the severity of the injury. You may also require treatment for complications caused by a broken rib. Treatment for broken ribs may include rest, over-the-counter pain medications, ice packs, and avoiding physical activity until the rib heals.

Contact a Kansas City Car Accident Attorney for Help

The Law Office of Kevin J. McManus handles car accident cases in Missouri and Kansas. If you have questions about a car accident claim or would like more information, contact our office by calling 816-203-0143 to schedule a free consultation with a Kansas City car accident lawyer.  

You can also download our free accident book, Crash Course: An Insider's Guide to Accident & Injury Law in Missouri & Kansaswhich details the nine mistakes you must avoid when handling an accident claim.

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Kevin McManus is an accident injury and disability lawyer in Kansas City, MO, and Overland Park, KS