Broken Nose Compensation, Symptoms And Treatment

A broken nose occurs when the bones in the nose are fractured. This injury generally comes from a blunt blow directly to the nose that has a lot of force. In many cases, it will be just one of a myriad of facial injuries after an accident or injury. Anyone who is involved in contact sports or who has previous issues with nose injury is more susceptible to a broken nose, as are those who are involved in car accidents without a seatbelt or sometimes with an airbag, which is known for causing nasal fractures.

Causes of a broken nose

The causes of a broken nose vary, and can include getting hit with an object, getting hit by a person, being involved in a vehicle accident, sports injuries, or other incidents where the face is the target of the assault and receives serious force.

Symptoms of a broken nose

Symptoms of a broken nose are similar to other fractures, but they also can be more widespread or varied because of the location of the break. Here are some things to look for:

• Swelling
• Pain in the nose or face surrounding the nose
• Nose bleeds
• Difficulty with nasal breathing
• Discoloration of the nose and even the eyes
• Deformity or crookedness of the nose, but this may not appear until the swelling is reduced

Treatment for a broken nose

After a thorough examination that could include x-rays and a CT scan, a doctor will diagnose a broken nose and then proceed to choose the best course of treatment for that injury. In some cases, the break is less severe and can be treated with ice to reduce pain and swelling along with over the counter (OTC) medications for pain. If a break is more severe than normal, the doctor may have to drain blood that collected in the septum, set the bones back into their rightful positions, and even potentially perform surgery. Generally, as long as the nose bones are reset and held in place by a splint or tape, there is no need for major surgery in most cases.

However, some patients have more severe injuries and require surgery to reset the bones and align the nose. If the broken nose is severely misshapen, surgery can correct the deformity. If there are breathing problems, surgery will help to eliminate those and speed the healing process. Anyone who has a broken nose needs to be very protective of their face while the injury heals to ensure that nothing is re-injured during this sensitive time.

Compensation for a broken nose

Many people are unaware that they can claim compensation for a broken or fractured bone but help is at hand. Whether you have been injured at work, on the road, playing sport, in hospital, in the street, in a shop, an office, commercial or public building, at home, a friend's house or any kind of slip, trip or fall.

In addition to claiming compensation for you or a loved ones suffering, you may also be able to claim for medical expenses, lost wages and any other out of pocket expenses.  For an idea of what you could get see some typical compensation amounts.

Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation. All you need to do is complete the simple online form opposite and the experienced and friendly claims team will handle it from there. It's that easy!