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When you are in a serious accident, such as a car accident or trucking accident, there can be severe damage to your internal organs when the forces resulting from the accident cause body parts to slam against one another or into other structures of the body. Sometimes the forces cause foreign objects to penetrate the body. Internal organ damage is typically so severe that it requires surgical intervention, and it may even result in the loss of part or all of the damaged organ. Serious internal organ damage typically requires emergency medical treatment, extensive hospital stays, and a lengthy recovery.

If you have suffered internal organ damage in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and other losses. Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Wichita internal organ injury lawyers can help.

Common Internal Organ Injuries

No matter the nature of your injury, JHC’s Wichita personal injury lawyers are ready to help. We can help you pursue compensation for:

• Abdominal Injuries: Traumatic accidents can damage major internal organs within the abdomen. When the injury involves bleeding from damaged internal organs or potential infection from pierced bowels, it can require surgery to repair the damage. In the most severe cases, abdominal injuries can be life-threatening and lead to death.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): A blow to the head can cause the brain to be violently forced against the inside of the skull. This can cause micro trauma to the brain tissue and nerves. MRI and CT scans do not always show damage to the brain. You may need to take other action. It is important to consult a Wichita brain injury lawyer as soon as possible.
• Chest Injury: A heavy impact to the chest can cause damage to the rib cage or diaphragm, which is the muscle across the bottom of the rib cage that propels the lungs. Broken ribs can potentially splinter and puncture organs. A blow to the chest can also break the sternum, which is the bone that protects the heart and the aorta, the body’s largest artery. Traumatic injury to the heart is often fatal.
• Internal bleeding: Serious blood loss from internal organ damage is a serious medical concern as it can cause a victim to go into shock, which is a life-threatening condition. Depending on the severity of the organ damage, untreated internal bleeding can lead to the failure of internal organs, coma, and death.

Internal organ damage is often caused by the negligence of another person or party. Serious car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and dangerous products can all cause serious internal organ damage. If you or someone you love has suffered any of these or similar injuries as a result of someone else’s fault, contact JHC’s Wichita personal injury attorneys to discuss how we can help.

Consequences of Internal Organ Injuries

Depending on the nature of the internal organ injury, the damage can be permanent and cause the need for organ transplants and even lifelong medical care. In the worst cases the injuries can be fatal.

After any trauma, burn, or fracture, bleeding and swelling can occur beneath the skin.  When this happens, it is called compartment syndrome. This occurs most commonly in the arms, legs, and the abdomen. If it happens to arms or legs and is not diagnosed and treated right away, it may leave permanent nerve or muscle damage, or result in the loss of a limb. In the abdomen it can lead to permanent internal organ damage which could lead to organ failure and the need for organ transplants.

Those close to internal organ damage victims also suffer. The physical, emotional, and financial strain that catastrophic injuries often cause may result in stress for family members and those close to the victim. After severe and catastrophic injuries, some victims require constant support and care, which can cause relatives and loved ones to also have to alter their lives as a result.

JHC’s Wichita internal organ injury attorneys want to ensure you and your family don’t pay for these consequences when they result from someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. For a free consultation and assessment of your case, contact our Wichita personal injury attorneys today.

Common Questions About Internal Injuries

What are common causes of internal organ injuries?

Internal organ damage can occur as the result of several different types of accidents, including: car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, sports related incidents, electrocution, sepsis, burn injuries, and lack of oxygen for an extended period of time. While we generally refer to these circumstances as “accidents,” they are often attributable to a person’s negligent acts or failure to act. If you have experienced internal organ damage due to someone else’s fault, JHC’s personal injury lawyers want to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve.

What are common symptoms of an internal organ injury?

Internal organ damage can be the result of blunt force trauma or from a penetrating trauma. Blunt force injuries happen when the body hits something solid at a high rate of speed. When this happens, blood vessels can be torn or crushed. Penetrating trauma occurs when a foreign object enters the body and tears a hole in blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Here are some symptoms of different types of internal organ injuries:

• Abdominal pain
• Rigid abdomen
• Left arm and shoulder pain indicating a spleen injury
• Right side abdomen pain and right shoulder pain indicating a liver injury
• Blood in your urine
• Tenderness over an injured area
• Cold sweaty skin, which is an indication of early shock
• Blue discoloration on the belly or flanks
• Nausea and vomiting
• Low blood pressure that causes dizziness or fainting
• Rapid pulse
• Loss of consciousness

If you experience these symptoms following a blunt force or penetrating trauma, seek immediate medical attention. If the trauma was caused by someone else, contact a personal injury attorney to determine whether you have a claim to cover your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other losses.