Las Vegas Organ Damage Lawyers
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Injuries involving damaged internal organs can make the process after a collision more medically and emotionally challenging. From surgical appointments to uncertainty about hospital bills, everything suddenly gets more complicated.
Legal help should make life easier, not harder, so we build close relationships with each client, ensuring medical, legal, and financial details are addressed without added confusion.
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Quick Questions
- Common types of internal organ injuries
- How organ damage occurs in personal injury accidents
- Why trust Claggett & Sykes in injury cases involving organ damage?
- Long-term medical complications of organ damage
- Proving organ damage in a Nevada personal injury case
- How organ damage affects the value of a personal injury claim
- Looking for a local law firm ready to stand with you?
Internal organ injuries can be some of the most serious and complex problems to deal with after an accident. They aren’t always apparent at first, but can lead to life-changing or even life-threatening complications. Some of the most common organ injuries seen in personal injury accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries and other brain-related injuries
- Lung injuries, such as punctured lungs and pulmonary contusions
- Liver and spleen damage
- Kidney and bladder injuries
- Intestinal or other abdominal organ damage
- Cardiac and vascular injuries
Getting quick, accurate medical care is critical when internal injuries are suspected. Even injuries that seem mild at first can become severe if not diagnosed early.
Different accidents can cause organ damage in various ways. Understanding these causes helps when explaining your injuries to doctors or building your injury claim.
High-impact trauma in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Auto collisions at high speeds can throw the body around or slam it against solid surfaces in the vehicle, directly damaging organs deep inside the body.
Blunt force injuries vs. Penetrating injuries
Blunt force occurs when the body is struck, squeezed, or compressed by powerful pressure, as in vehicle collisions. Penetrating injuries occur when something like glass or metal actually punctures the body and the organs.
Compression injuries from seatbelts, airbags, or steering wheels
Seatbelts and airbags are essential safety features in a vehicle, but their force in a sudden crash can squeeze the torso, bruising or hurting internal organs, even if no visible wound appears. Being pressed against a steering wheel can cause similar injuries.
Organ damage caused by secondary injuries
Accidents may also trigger things like massive internal bleeding, swelling, oxygen loss, or other stresses that further injure organs over time. Sometimes these effects show up hours or even days after the crash.
These are serious injuries that need immediate medical attention.
Accidents causing internal damage have lasting impacts that require real skill and experience from your lawyer. Claggett & Sykes isn’t a high-volume firm - each case is personally picked so every client receives committed, attentive service. Our team works closely with doctors and expert witnesses to understand and explain the scope of your injury to a judge or jury.
- Every client we file a lawsuit for benefits from a team approach with multiple attorneys involved in seeking strong results.
- We have obtained billions via settlements and courtroom victories.
- Sean Claggett trains lawyers around the country - his courtroom strategies are respected both locally and nationally.
This focused, personalized legal teamwork means you can count on aggressive advocacy while you focus on getting better.
Internal organ injuries can have ongoing effects on your health, sometimes surfacing months or even years after an accident. For many people, these complications lead to lasting changes physically, emotionally, and even financially. Common long-term challenges include:
- Chronic pain and reduced ability of one or more organs to function normally
- Ongoing need for surgery, organ repair, follow-up care, or regular monitoring
- Higher risk of infection, continuing internal bleeding, or eventual organ failure
- Major impacts on daily routines, difficulty working, and declining long-term health
Recognizing these risks early helps victims make the right decisions about both medical and legal plans.
In a Nevada personal injury case, showing clear proof of organ damage is essential to get fair compensation. Insurance companies don't just take your word for it - they want objective, solid evidence that ties these serious injuries directly to the accident that took place.
Medical evidence and internal injury documentation
Thorough, up-to-date medical records create a foundation for your entire claim. Notes from your doctors and specialists document which organs were damaged and the treatment steps needed for your recovery.
Imaging: CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds
Pictures really do matter here. Imaging - from CT or MRI scans to abdominal ultrasounds - provides clear evidence of both the presence and the extent of your injuries. These help convince insurance adjusters, judges, and juries that your injuries are real and connected to the accident.
Surgical records and hospital documentation
If surgery was needed, those surgical reports are some of the strongest evidence you can bring. Surgical notes, discharge summaries, and records from any ER, ICU, or hospital stay show your treatment history and the seriousness of your condition. Putting all these pieces together gives you your strongest position in court or during tough settlement negotiations.
The clearer and stronger your evidence, the more likely you are to secure compensation for your injuries.
Organ damage can affect every part of someone’s life and pose unique challenges for both short-term recovery and the future. Because of these significant impacts, personal injury claims involving organ damage tend to be valued higher than claims where injuries are less severe.
Insurance companies and courts understand that internal injuries often require emergency attention, can cause lingering health problems, and increase the unpredictability of healing. If an organ injury is permanent or has long-term effects requiring lifelong treatment, the value of the claim rises because the victim will likely need regular checkups, new medications, and ongoing supervision.
Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
Non-economic damages also matter and are an important aspect of organ damage claims. These reflect the pain and suffering, anxiety, and emotional distress a person may feel after their accident and severe injuries.
Impact on earning capacity and long-term disability
If organ loss or permanent weakness means you can’t do the same job, can’t work as much, or must retire right away, compensation should reflect everything you’ll lose in pay and benefits. These factors recognize just how deeply organ injury can affect every part of life after a serious accident.
Having strong medical evidence and experienced counsel can improve your ability to present a compelling claim.
Looking for a local law firm ready to stand with you?
If you’ve suffered organ damage, you shouldn’t have to travel far or deal with a lawyer who doesn’t know your area. We’re close by, focused on representing neighbors just like you who deserve compassionate legal help. Visit our nearest office, whichever one is most convenient for you.
Las Vegas Location: 4101 Meadows Lane, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Reno Location: 100 N Sierra St., Suite 220, Reno, NV 89501
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