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Broken Nose Claims<\/h1>

Broken nose compensation claim<\/h2><\/a>

Broken noses are one of the most common injuries that happen (which is unsurprising given the protruding nature of the nose). If you’ve broken your nose and it was someone else’s fault, you could claim compensation from those responsible.<\/p>

The nose is a vital part of human physiology and an important feature that helps define our facial appearance.<\/p>

Broken noses can be extremely painful. It’s not uncommon for someone to break their nose by bumping into a door or a metal bar, simply because they weren’t looking where they were going. But in many cases, the person has been injured because of someone else’s breach of duty of care or carelessness.<\/p>

A broken or fractured nose can result from an accident caused, for instance, in a road traffic accident, in workplace accidents, a slip or trip in a supermarket or even a criminal assault. Where someone else was responsible, they should be held accountable for the injuries sustained. If you’ve broken your nose, you may even be left with ongoing pain, difficulties with breathing and sleeping – and you could be left with a crooked nose.<\/p>

The purpose of broken nose compensation is to compensate you for the extent of pain and suffering caused and to make your recovery easier. If you’ve suffered a fractured nose and someone else was responsible, you could start your no win no fee personal injury claim today. For more about no win no fee claims you can speak with legally trained advisers by calling 0800 234 6438<\/span>, or if you prefer, you can request a call back using the claim form here.<\/p><\/div>

Can I make a no win no fee nose injury claim?<\/h2><\/a>

Your personal injury solicitors will be able to take on your claim on a no win no fee basis if you have a reasonable chance of winning. This means the financial risk to you of claiming for a broken nose injury is removed.<\/p>

You’ll sign a ‘conditional fee agreement’ which means you will have no legal costs to pay if your nose injury claim is unsuccessful. And if you win, you’ll receive your compensation award. Out of your compensation, you will then pay your solicitor a ‘success fee’ to cover your legal fees (this will never be more than 25% of your nose fracture compensation).<\/p>

To start your no win no fee nose injury compensation claim process, simply call 0800 234 6438<\/span> for a no obligation consultation with specialist solicitors. Importantly, the personal injury law firm will be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority – giving you much needed peace of mind during the nose injury claims process.<\/p><\/div>

How is the nose formed?<\/h2><\/a>

The nose is made up of cartilage and two nasal bones which are different sizes and shapes in each individual. They give the nose its overall shape. These facial bones are small symmetrical bones located in the middle of the face. Each of the bones has four borders and two surfaces, joining to form what’s commonly known as the ‘bridge’ of the nose.<\/p>

The bones support two key pieces of cartilage – the upper lateral and the lower lateral cartilage – which support the sides of the nose, shape the nostrils and the tip of the nose. The nostrils are the two spaces through which the air flows when we breathe. The air is breathed into the nasal cavity – the hollow behind the nose; and mucus drains from the sinuses and into the nasal cavity and out through the nostrils.<\/p>

The septum is bone and cartilage and is effectively a wall dividing the inside of the nose.<\/p>

If the nose is damaged, the function of the nose could be impaired – sometimes a permanent reduction in your sense of smell; or you could be left with a deformed nose.<\/p><\/div>

DID YOU KNOW:<\/b> 14 different human nose shapes have been identified, including the ‘Greek’ nose, fleshy nose and the hawk nose.<\/div>
SOURCE:<\/b> Journal of Craniofacial Surgery<\/div>

What are the different types of broken nose?<\/h2><\/a>

This depends on the nature and extent of the fracture itself, but thankfully there is normally a complete recovery within around three weeks. With just two identical bones in the nose, a broken nose is usually a fracture to either or both of them.<\/p>

However, a fractured nose may also involve a fracture to the cartilage in the nose or the septum, which will need medical treatment. There are several types of nasal fractures, in order of seriousness:<\/p>