According to J.D. Power, 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury. Many of these injuries are internal and may be serious, even if you can’t see them. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may deserve compensation.
Compensation for Motorcycle Collision Internal Injuries
To file a claim and receive the compensation you deserve, you must:
- Understand what internal injuries are
- Identify your injuries and their impact on your life
- Determine what compensation you deserve
- Fight for your compensation
At LA Century Law, our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys believe that motorcycle accident victims deserve fair compensation for their injuries and losses. We fight for motorcycle accident victims and their rights. To learn more and start your case, contact us today.
What are internal injuries?
Internal injuries are injuries to bones, organs, and systems in the body. These injuries are often not readily apparent.
What to do if you suspect internal injuries?
If you believe you have internal injuries from a motorcycle accident, seek prompt medical attention.
Internal injuries can be serious and life-threatening. Obtain emergency medical care right away to examine you and treat your injuries.
Types of Internal Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Internal bleeding
Internal bleeding is the loss of blood from damaged blood vessels, where the blood remains within the body. It is a serious medical condition that may be fatal if not treated. While internal bleeding may resolve without intervention, surgery may be required in some cases.
Serious types of internal bleeding include:
- Hemothorax – lungs
- Hemopericardium, cardiac tamponade – heart
- Intracranial hemorrhage – skull and brain
- Aorta, superior and inferior vena cava – blood vessels and their branches
- Lacerations of the liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, intestines
Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury is the disruption of normal brain function due to trauma. Brain injury may interfere with cognitive processing, brain signals to the body, emotional regulation, mental health, and consciousness.
Broken bones and fractures
Bones may break without any visible disfigurement or obvious deformity. Rib and clavicle fractures are common examples of this, but the femur, humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula can break without outwardly visible signs.
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air in the pleural space then puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from functioning normally. Without treatment, respiratory failure or heart failure may occur.
How serious is internal bleeding after a motorcycle accident?
Internal bleeding from a motorcycle accident can cause death in as little as 10 minutes to three hours or more after the accident. Organ failure, coma, and death may occur if internal bleeding is not treated promptly after a car accident, making emergency medical attention vital.
Can a motorcycle accident cause a pneumothorax?
Blunt trauma or a penetrating injury from a motorcycle accident can cause a pneumothorax. Force on the lung can tear tissues and leave room for air to escape and the lung to collapse.
Internal Injury Symptoms
Symptoms of internal injury may include:
- Pain
- Trouble breathing
- Feeling cold
- Pale or clammy skin
- Confusion, unconsciousness, fainting, dizziness
- Mood changes, lack of alertness
- Thirst, nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea, blood in stool
- Numbness, weakness
- Vision changes
- Headache
- Loss of memory
- Swelling
- Bruising
Blunt Force vs. Deceleration Trauma
There are two primary causes of internal injury in a motorcycle accident – blunt force and deceleration trauma. Blunt force is when something strikes the body.
For example, when a car hits a motorcyclist, the body is subjected to blunt force from the car or ground.
Blunt trauma places force on the body beyond what it can naturally withstand, causing tears in body tissues.
Deceleration trauma is an injury that occurs when a person in motion comes to an abrupt stop. When you’re riding a motorcycle and hit another object, the body’s momentum must end. This is called deceleration, and this change in speed and resulting force may cause injury.
How serious are internal injuries?
While some may be minor and heal on their own, internal injuries can be fatal. If there is any possibility of internal injury, seek emergency medical attention.
Attorney Help for Motorcycle Accident Internal Injuries
If you have suffered internal injuries in a motorcycle accident, an attorney can assist you. Internal injuries can be serious, requiring costly medical attention, lost wages, and prolonged recovery. It’s especially important to document all indications of these injuries, as they are not always visible.
With medical care, you can create a record of the harm that resulted from the collision. Medical professionals can speak to the prognosis and how your injuries have changed your life.
Using our legal knowledge, we can build your case, calculating damages for motorcycle accident compensation and ensuring you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
Talk to an Attorney
Have you suffered internal injuries in a motorcycle accident? The motorcycle accident internal injury compensation you receive can help you rebuild your life.
You can work with a prominent law firm that has collected millions for accident victims. Contact LA Century Law to talk to an attorney and obtain legal help now.