A sternum injury can be far more serious than many people realize. Although the sternum, or breastbone, is designed to protect the heart, lungs, and other vital organs, significant trauma can fracture the bone and cause life-threatening internal injuries. Victims often experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, limited mobility, and lengthy recovery periods. In serious cases, sternum injuries require hospitalization, surgery, and months of rehabilitation before a person can return to work or resume normal daily activities.

At Flynn Law, our experienced sternum injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York who have suffered chest injuries because of another person’s negligence. Whether your injury resulted from a motor vehicle accident, workplace accident, slip and fall, construction accident, or another preventable event, our legal team is committed to helping you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Flynn Law proudly represents clients throughout Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, providing experienced representation in catastrophic injury and workers’ compensation claims.

What Is a Sternum Injury?

The sternum, commonly called the breastbone, is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. It connects to the ribs through cartilage and forms the front portion of the rib cage, helping protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

A sternum injury may involve:

Because of the sternum’s location, these injuries often occur alongside broken ribs, lung injuries, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and internal organ damage.

Our sternum injury lawyers understand the serious medical and financial consequences these injuries frequently create.

Common Causes of Sternum Injuries

Sternum injuries generally result from high-impact trauma.

Common causes include:

Many sternum injuries occur because another driver, employer, contractor, or property owner failed to exercise reasonable care.

Symptoms of a Sternum Injury

Symptoms often develop immediately following the accident.

Common signs include:

Victims experiencing chest pain following an accident should seek immediate medical evaluation because internal injuries may not be immediately apparent.

Serious Complications

Although some sternum injuries heal without surgery, others involve life-threatening complications.

Potential complications include:

Prompt diagnosis and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Sternum Injuries Following Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of sternum fractures.

Victims commonly sustain these injuries during:

Although seat belts save countless lives, the tremendous force of a collision can cause the chest to strike the restraint system or steering wheel, resulting in serious sternum injuries.

Flynn Law aggressively represents accident victims throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York who have suffered serious chest trauma due to negligent drivers.

Workplace Sternum Injuries

Construction workers, warehouse employees, factory workers, delivery drivers, healthcare professionals, and industrial workers face elevated risks of sternum injuries.

Common workplace accidents include:

Workers’ compensation benefits may provide medical care and wage replacement. Depending on the circumstances, injured workers may also have third-party personal injury claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners.

Medical Treatment

Treatment depends upon the severity of the injury and whether internal organs have also been damaged.

Medical care may include:

Many victims require several months before returning to physically demanding work.

Compensation Available

Victims of sternum injuries often experience significant financial losses.

Compensation may include:

Flynn Law works closely with orthopedic surgeons, trauma physicians, cardiologists, pulmonologists, economists, and vocational experts to accurately calculate the full value of every client’s claim.

Why Choose Flynn Law?

Sternum injuries are frequently more complex than insurance companies initially recognize. Because these injuries often involve damage to the chest, lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding soft tissues, medical treatment can become extensive and expensive.

Insurance companies frequently minimize sternum injuries by characterizing them as “simple fractures” while overlooking chronic pain, breathing limitations, future medical care, and diminished earning capacity.

Flynn Law works with:

Our attorneys build comprehensive claims designed to recover the maximum compensation available under the law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a sternum fracture heal without surgery?

Yes. Many sternum fractures heal with rest, pain management, and activity restrictions. However, displaced fractures or injuries involving the heart, lungs, or major blood vessels may require surgery or hospitalization.

How long does a sternum injury take to heal?

Recovery depends on the severity of the injury. Many patients recover within six to twelve weeks, while more serious injuries involving surgery or internal organ damage may require several months of rehabilitation.

Can I recover compensation if I suffered a sternum injury in a car accident?

Yes. If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future treatment, and other damages.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

The deadline for filing a claim varies under the laws of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York. Speaking with an experienced attorney promptly helps preserve evidence and protect your legal rights.

Contact Flynn Law’s Sternum Injury Lawyers

A sternum injury can interfere with your ability to work, breathe comfortably, care for your family, and enjoy everyday life. If you or someone you love suffered a sternum fracture or other chest injury because of another person’s negligence, Flynn Law is prepared to help.

Our sternum injury lawyers proudly represent clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York, including Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Contact Flynn Law today for a free consultation and learn how our experienced legal team can help you pursue the compensation you deserve after a serious sternum injury.