Chest and Lungs

Chest Injuries:

Cases in this area are fairly rare and wide ranging. The award level (up to £98,500) can be affected by not only the extent of the injury but also factors such as age and gender.

Lung Disease:

The award level,  "often principally, reflects the prognosis" with the lower awards (£1,450 - £3,500) for temporary issues such as bronchitis and the highest awards (£66,000 - £89,000) for progressively worsening diseases in a young person with serious disability.

Asthma:

Award levels (up to £43,000) range depending on the severity and effect on "enjoyment of life" and employment prospects.

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