Internal injuries are often serious and may require surgery, intensive care, and extended recovery time. If you suffered internal injuries in a traffic accident in Warner Robins, you may qualify to hold the at-fault motorist responsible and recover compensation to pay your medical bills and other losses. A Warner Robins internal body injury lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may navigate the claims process for you and seek a payout on your behalf.
You can learn more by calling Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888. We offer complimentary accident assessments and consultations for collision victims in Houston and Peach counties.
Internal Injuries Are Serious and May Be Difficult to Identify
Internal injuries can require hospitalization and surgery, and may even lead to death if they are not recognized and treated quickly enough. Some types of internal injuries that may occur in a traffic accident include:
- Internal bleeding
- Broken ribs
- Punctured and collapsed lung
- Ruptured spleen or gallbladder
- Kidney or bladder damage
- Lacerations or bruising to other internal organs
The possibility of internal injuries is one reason why our team recommends all accident victims undergo a medical evaluation as soon as possible following a collision. While internal injuries often cause significant pain, which is the most common sign, symptoms do not always occur immediately. In addition, the adrenaline your body releases following an accident can reduce the pain you feel.
Bruising may also develop if there is internal bleeding, but this could take hours or even days. When you see a doctor, they will evaluate you for signs of internal injuries in addition to more obvious injuries, such as broken bones or lacerations. Signs of internal injuries could include tenderness in your stomach, pain with breathing, feeling faint, fatigue, pale complexion, and blood in your urine.
Your doctor will likely order tests and medical imaging based on your specific symptoms and injuries. It is important that they rule out life-threatening conditions before releasing you.
Seeking this medical attention will also provide you with evidence to support your personal injury claim. The Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team may be able to help you document your injuries and medical care expenses, as well as other damages when building your case.
For a free legal consultation with a internal body injury lawyer serving Warner Robins, call (404) 888-8888
How Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Can Help with a Warner Robins Internal Injury Case
A Warner Robins internal body injury lawyer with Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can take steps to:
- Prove negligence occurred and caused your accident
- Assign liability to the driver or another negligent party
- Gather evidence to support the claim
- Interview witnesses
- Enlist the help of experts as needed
- Develop an argument to support your claim
- Prove your required treatment and other expenses are recoverable damages
- Put a value on your economic and non-economic losses
- File an insurance claim based on the at-fault driver’s liability policy
- Negotiate an out-of-court agreement with the insurance company, if possible
In some cases, it may be necessary to take your case to court. This usually occurs when the insurance company:
- Refuses to accept the responsibility of their policyholder
- Refuses to agree to a fair settlement amount
- Alleges you contributed to the accident
When the insurer blames the accident on you—either in full or in part—the court will need to decide the percentage of fault to assign to each party. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-11-7, you can recover compensation as long as you are not equally or more at fault. However, if you are more than 0 percent at fault, your payout will go down proportionally.
Our team can represent you based on contingency fees. You will not need to pay us for our services upfront. Rather, we will receive our fees only after securing financial recovery for you.
Call (404) 888-8888 to learn more about our services and how we help accident victims recover financial losses.
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Recoverable Damages in a Warner Robins Accident with Internal Injuries
If we seek compensation for you based on your internal injuries and other accident losses, we will present evidence of your recoverable damages to the insurer or in court. This evidence will document losses that include:
- Ambulance transportation
- Testing, imaging, and diagnosis costs
- Medical care for your injuries, including past, current, and future treatment
- Ongoing care and support as needed
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Expenses, including property damages
- Mental anguish
Wrongful death damages may be available for certain qualifying family members under O.C.G.A § 51-4-2.
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Statute of Limitations on Traffic Accidents in Georgia
Under O.C.G.A § 9-3-33, Georgia’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases, there is a two-year time limit on filing traffic accident lawsuits in most situations. We need to go to work developing your case for compensation well in advance of the second anniversary of your collision to ensure we can protect your right to file a civil suit.
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A Warner Robins internal body injury lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to recover a payout for your injuries, treatment, pain and suffering, and other damages. We understand the impact that suffering serious injuries in a traffic accident can have on all aspects of your life.
You should not suffer additional harm and stress because of the financial cost of your accident. The at-fault driver should be responsible for these expenses.
Let Bader Scott Injury Lawyers review your accident case today. We can explain your rights and may be able to take action on your behalf. Call (404) 888-8888 now to get started.
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