After a car accident, you may have a number of injuries that are easy to see, such as broken bones or lacerations. Other injuries may not be easily visible, but they can be far more serious than certain obvious injuries.
Injuries to internal organs would fit into this category. You may not realize you suffered an injury to one of your organs immediately after the crash. However, if you do not receive treatment for this damage as quickly as possible after the crash, you could soon find yourself fighting for your life.
If this happened to you, and if your crash occurred because another driver was behaving recklessly and caused the accident, you have the right to seek compensation. Consider hiring a Valdosta internal body injury lawyer to help you build a case for receiving compensation.
Call Bader Law Injury Lawyers today for a free review of your situation at (404) 888-8888.
Types of Internal Injuries in Car Accidents
In the state of Georgia, more than 151,000 people suffered injuries in car crashes in 2016, according to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The speed of the vehicles involved in a collision is often a significant factor influencing the severity of the resulting injuries. When a greater level of speed occurs in a collision, the force on the occupants inside the cars is greater.
Internal body injuries may occur in car accidents where higher speeds are involved. Some of the potential internal injuries in a car crash include:
- Damage to organs: Internal organs, such as the liver, kidneys, or spleen, are susceptible to damage after a severe blow.
- Broken ribs: A crushing injury in a motor vehicle crash could cause broken ribs, which could lead to severe internal injuries, such as a punctured lung or internal bleeding.
- Blood vessel damage: A severe blow in a car accident could put stress on a blood vessel, causing a rupture that may result in significant internal bleeding.
- Brain injury: A victim in a car crash may suffer a brain injury when the head snaps back and forth quickly at the time of impact, causing the brain to collide with the inside of the skull, potentially leading to a brain bleed or a concussion.
- Spinal cord injury: An injury to the back and spine of the victim could result in damage to the spinal cord, leaving the victim facing the possibility of paralysis.
Depending on the type of internal injury you suffered in your car crash, you may have long-term complications that will negatively affect your quality of life into the future. Someone who suffers brain damage, for example, may need therapy treatments going forward.
Internal injuries may heal over time, but you may have significant medical bills to deal with after the doctors treat you. You should not have to handle these bills on your own. Instead, contact Bader Law Injury Lawyers.
As a Valdosta internal body injury lawyer, we understand the frustration you may be feeling during the recovery process from your internal organ injuries. We are ready to work tirelessly to seek a settlement from the insurance company of the negligent driver.
For a free consultation, contact us at (404) 888-8888 as soon as possible.
For a free legal consultation with a internal body injury lawyer serving Valdosta, call (404) 888-8888
Dealing with the Insurer
One of the benefits of hiring our team to represent your interests is that we can take over the negotiations with the insurance company for you. This frees up your time to focus on healing.
Starting the Process
In the state of Georgia, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) § 9-3-33 gives victims in personal injury cases up to two years to start the claims process. This does not mean you have to agree to a settlement within this amount of time. However, we recommend that you start the process of seeking a settlement early in order to give your legal team time to prepare your case.
Taking Time to Negotiate
What you may find, however, is that the insurer may try to pressure you to settle the case as quickly as possible, asking you to agree to a fast settlement payment. Although it may sound tempting to end the negotiations early, this is rarely what is recommended for victims with severe injuries and ongoing treatment needs.
You may not know the full extent of your health issues going forward until some time after the accident, and you may not want to agree to a settlement until you know what you are facing down the road.
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Seeking Medical Care for Your Internal Injuries
When first responders arrive on the scene of your car accident, they may ask you a variety of questions about any pain you are having in your abdomen and chest. They may even do a significant exam of this area. If they suspect that you have internal organ injuries or internal bleeding, they will suggest that you travel to the emergency room in an ambulance to have your internal organs screened through a variety of tests and scans.
Documenting your injuries will be important for your personal injury case. Your lawyer can use records of medical visits as they negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.
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Fighting for Compensation for Your Injuries
Even if you do not receive emergency care immediately after an accident, you still have the right to see a doctor a few hours or a few days after the crash. If you feel like your health is deteriorating, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. These medical costs can be expensive. However, you may be able to factor them into the value of your case.
Once you have a full diagnosis of your injuries and have received treatment as well as a path forward for your recovery, you may want to contact a Valdosta internal body injury lawyer. When you choose to hire the team at Bader Law Injury Lawyers, we can begin working on your behalf immediately, studying the facts in the case and interviewing witnesses.
We will fight for your right to seek compensation that reflects the level of the injuries you suffered, as well as for any complications you may have going forward. For a free case review, call us at (404) 888-8888 today.
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