Car accidents commonly result in internal injuries. Internal injuries are hazardous and potentially fatal, as the victim cannot notice any clear symptoms of the injury. A victim usually notices these symptoms after a few days when the condition worsens. 

Suppose you feel like someone else is responsible for your car accident. In that case, you can get compensation for all the damages you suffered with the help of a Wyoming personal injury lawyer

Car accidents result in neck, back, and several types of injuries, but internal injuries are one of the most dangerous forms of injury as these go unseen by the victim. Internal injuries can quickly develop into more severe conditions. 

In this blog, we have mentioned the most common types of internal injuries occurring in car accidents and the early symptoms, which indicate that the victim needs to see a doctor immediately. 

Common internal injuries

Victims of car accidents may be slammed into the windshield, steering wheel, or dashboard. These may result in minor to major internal injuries; a few are mentioned below. 

 

  • Broken ribs: Hit to the chest can damage the ribs and make breathing difficult. 

 

 

  • Pneumothorax: A broken rib may pierce the lung and cause the air to escape into the chest cavity. Pneumothorax is usually ignored or unnoticed by many people and can be potentially fatal. 

 

 

  • Organ damage: An intense collision can damage the body’s internal organs, leading to internal bleeding or organ shut down. Kidneys or liver are the most commonly damaged organs, but other organs can also be damaged and lead to internal bleeding. 

 

 

  • Ruptured spleen: A car accident can lead to a spleen rupture. This may result in internal bleeding or failure of the spleen. A ruptured spleen may require immediate repair or removal. 

 

 

  • Damage to the abdominal aorta: An injury to the stomach leading to its compression may cause damage to the aorta. This is potentially fatal if not treated in time. 

 

 

  • Brain damage: This is the most severe internal injury and can lead to one being brain dead. 

 

 

  • Internal bleeding: This is the most common side effect of internal injuries, and its side effects include:

 

  • Abdominal pain  
  • Feeling cold  
  • Lightheadedness  
  • Pale complexion  
  • Thirst  
  • Fatigue 

Early signs and symptoms include. 

These signs indicate a victim that they need to see a doctor immediately: 

  1. Pain
  2. Nausea 
  3. Bruising
  4. Signs of shock

You have the right to get compensation for all the damages and injuries you face. If you have been in an accident and the opposite party is at fault, you can contact your lawyer to get the deserved claim and compensation.