Internal Bleeding After a New Braunfels Motor Vehicle Accident

Internal bleeding is a potentially life-threatening injury that commonly occurs in auto accidents when trauma causes blood vessels to rupture within the body. This serious condition can affect various organs and body cavities, with symptoms ranging from obvious bruising to subtle signs like dizziness and weakness. Common causes in vehicle collisions include blunt force trauma from impact, seatbelt injuries, and penetrating wounds from damaged vehicle components. The severity of internal bleeding can vary dramatically, potentially requiring immediate emergency intervention, multiple surgeries, and extensive recovery periods. In personal injury claims, internal bleeding injuries often result in substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term health complications. Documentation of these injuries, including emergency room records, surgical reports, and ongoing medical evaluations, plays a crucial role in establishing damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Legal Rights and Considerations: Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, victims have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas follows modified comparative negligence rules, allowing recovery if the plaintiff is less than 51% at fault. Minimum auto insurance requirements in Texas include $30,000 per person for bodily injury, though internal bleeding cases often exceed these limits. Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future medical care. Claims involving commercial vehicles may involve additional regulations and higher insurance coverage limits. An experienced New Braunfels injury lawyer(link is external) will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Examples of accidents that can lead to a brain injury claim include:

 

 

Related Resources:

  • Comal County District Court, 150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels
  • Texas Department of Transportation Crash Reports
  • Resolute Health Hospital Trauma Center
  • Texas Department of Insurance Consumer Protection Division
  • Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545 (Operation and Movement of Vehicles)

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Date: 
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Roadway: 
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City: 
Seguin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
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