Internal Bleeding from a Car Accident

Car accidents often involve blunt force, which can cause an array of injuries like broken bones, organ damage, and more. Auto accidents may also cause internal injuries and internal bleeding. When you are involved in an auto crash, you must seek immediate medical attention to ensure that you do not have any injuries and receive proper care if you do. It is also of the utmost importance that you wear a seat belt every time you are in a motor vehicle to help prevent serious injuries in the case of a traffic crash.

The Causes of Internal Bleeding After a Car Accident

There are a variety of causes of internal bleeding after a car accident. Internal bleeding can be caused by damage to blood vessels, a traumatic brain injury, broken bones puncturing internal organs, and more.

The Visible Signs of Internal Bleeding

There are many signs and symptoms of internal bleeding to look out for. Some of the common symptoms include blood in urine, coughing blood, vomiting blood, abdominal pain, tenderness or rigidity in the affected area, swelling, bruising, and loss of consciousness.

Internal bleeding and other severe injuries can cause someone to go into shock. Going into shock is life-threatening and has many symptoms. The symptoms of shock include rapid heartbeat, severe pain, weak heart rate, rapid breathing, pale/gray/cold/clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, extreme thirst, and unresponsiveness/confusion/restlessness. See emergency medical attention if you or someone you know shows signs of shock.

If you or someone you know was involved in a motor vehicle accident and shows any typical signs of injury or apparent symptoms of bleeding, it is important to seek immediate medical care so you can receive a physical exam and treatment.  Also,  seek medical intervention as soon as possible after you are involved in a car accident to rule out any immediate injuries.

You may experience some specific symptoms from internal bleeding in different parts of your body.  Signs of internal bleeding include:

• Sudden headaches, problems with your vision, weakness, and confusion could indicate bleeding in your head. You can have internal bleeding even with a closed head wound.
• Trouble breathing, chest pain, and coughing blood./li>
• Abdomen or gastrointestinal bleeding includes vomiting blood, blood in urine, or bloody stool; swelling; and bruising./li>
• Bruising, pain, and/or swelling are signs of bleeding in bones, muscles, and/or joints.

What Are the Treatment Options for Internal Bleeding After a Car Crash?

Internal bleeding has many different types, causes, and levels of severity, which means that treatment plans will vary depending on the variations of those factors.

There are multiple common treatments for internal bleeding, and they include:

• Surgery
• Medications to stop bleeding and prevent further blood loss
• Blood transfusions
• Administration of intravenous fluids

Your medical team will be able to give you a physical evaluation to assess for injuries and determine which treatment option is best for you.

Pursuing Compensation for Internal Bleeding Injuries After a Car Crash

If you’ve suffered internal bleeding from a car accident caused by another driver, document all medical treatment and expenses to support your legal claim for compensation of medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  A car accident lawyer at Munley Law can help you understand what compensation is available to you.

What Compensation Do You Qualify For?

There are several types of compensation that you can qualify for following a car accident. The compensation amount will depends on the damages you sustain due to your motor vehicle collision. Three common types of damages you may be able to receive are medical expenses, lost income/wages, and pain and suffering.

• Medical expenses: When you are a victim of a car accident and sustain injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for the medical bills you accumulate and treatments that you undergo as a result of those car accident injuries. If you have to receive treatment for your injuries, you should keep track of your medical records, bills, and treatments. All of this information can be used to show you suffered damages and help you earn fair compensation.
• Lost income/wages: In some cases, auto accident injuries may cause you to miss work. If your injuries are serious enough, you may have a permanent disability, causing you to have to change your career entirely. You can receive compensation for the income or wages you may have lost as a result of your injuries.
• Pain and suffering: You can also earn compensation for the pain and suffering you endure due to an automobile crash. Pain and suffering do not only include the physical pain you experience; it also includes the emotional distress the collision may have caused.

You may qualify for one or more of these types of compensation for your accident expenses. When you speak with a personal injury attorney, they will be able to help you determine what types of compensation you may be eligible for.

How a Car Accident Lawyer at Munley Law Can Help

Munley Law’s experienced personal injury attorneys will fight aggressively to secure compensation for your internal bleeding injuries from the car accident. Our firm offers free consultations to evaluate your case. We’ll handle every aspect – from documenting medical evidence to negotiating with insurers or representing you in court – while you concentrate on healing. Our expertise ensures maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering

At Munley Law, our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We pay all of the costs of your claim, and we only recover these costs if we win your case.

Contact Munley Law today for a free case evaluation to learn about your legal options.