Internal organ damage represents one of the most severe and life-threatening consequences of motor vehicle accidents in New Braunfels and across Texas. These injuries often occur when the body experiences sudden deceleration or direct trauma during a collision, potentially affecting vital organs like the liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs. The impact can cause immediate damage requiring emergency medical intervention, or injuries may develop gradually, presenting symptoms hours or days after the accident. Common mechanisms of injury include blunt force trauma from striking the steering wheel or dashboard, penetrating injuries from broken glass or metal, and damage from seatbelt compression during impact. The complexity of organ damage cases often leads to substantial medical expenses, including emergency surgery, extended hospitalization, rehabilitation, and long-term care. When pursuing a personal injury claim, documenting the full extent of organ damage and its impact on daily life becomes crucial for securing appropriate compensation.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Texas follows a modified comparative fault system under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, which allows injured parties to seek compensation if they are found to be no more than 51% at fault for the accident. For organ damage cases in New Braunfels, victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, as per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Texas law requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of $30,000 per injured person and $60,000 per accident, though organ damage cases often exceed these limits. Compensation may include economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, diminished quality of life). In cases involving commercial vehicles, additional regulations and higher insurance requirements may apply. An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer(link is external) will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Organ damage can be caused by all kinds of injury accidents. Click the links below to get information from an experienced attorney for accidents and injuries including:

• New Braunfels car accident attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels pedestrian accident attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels motorcycle accident lawyer(link is external);
• New Braunfels truck accident lawyer(link is external);
• New Braunfels bicycle accident attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels workplace injury lawyer(link is external);
• New Braunfels oil field injury attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels wrongful death claim lawyer(link is external).

Related Resources

Local Courts:

• Comal County District Court
• New Braunfels Municipal Court
• Comal County Court at Law

Support Services:

• CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels Trauma Center
• Resolute Health Hospital
• Texas Brain Injury Alliance
• Comal County Victim Services Division

Legal and Regulatory Resources:

• Texas Department of Transportation - Crash Reports
• Texas Department of Insurance - Auto Claims Guide
• Texas Transportation Code
• Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

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