If you or someone you love was injured in a Florida car accident that caused internal organ damage, you can seek compensation from the at-fault driver. An organ injury claim may help you recover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Do not lose valuable time to file your injury claim—start fighting now for the compensation you need and deserve. A Florida car accident lawyer can handle every aspect of your case from beginning to end. While they focus on your financial recovery, you can focus on getting better.
Types of Organ Damage Caused by Car Accidents
A car accident can have multiple points of impact, which can cause you to be thrown around in the car. It can also mean items in the car fly around. According to Stat Pearls, motor vehicle accidents are the primary cause of blunt-force abdominal trauma in the U.S. This type of trauma can damage internal organs, resulting in several types of serious injuries, including:
- Internal bleeding
- Severe contusions
- Damage to the spleen, bowels, intestines, or liver
Organ Injury Claims in Florida Car Accidents
Your medical records will describe your injuries and their causes in detail. They, along with a written prognosis, will describe your current and ongoing treatment costs. These records are an important part of your case file, so your personal injury lawyer will compile them for you.
How Organ Damage Can Lead to Additional Health Concerns
Organ damage can require costly treatment, from medical intervention to organ transplantation. In addition, organ damage can cause additional, ongoing, and costly complications, including:
- Significant blood loss
- Complete organ failure
- Low blood pressure
- Septic shock
These complications can increase and extend your required medical care, thereby increasing your post-accident medical expenses. Your doctors will decide on your best course of treatment options. Your legal team will assess your recoverable damages and fight for fair and appropriate compensation.
You Can Seek Fair Compensation for Organ Injuries After a Florida Car Accident
Treating your car accident injuries can be costly. The extent of your physical injuries will determine how long you require treatment and how long you cannot work. Whether short- or long-term, you can seek these costs from the negligent driver:
- Economic damages like medical bills, loss of income, loss of earning potential, and property damage or destruction
- Non-economic damages like lasting disfigurement, temporary or permanent disabilities, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional trauma, and lost enjoyment of life
If you have legal representation, your lawyer can play an important role in negotiating a settlement. They can carefully document your recoverable damages and fight hard for their full financial value.
All Florida Car Accident Lawsuits Have a Statute of Limitations
Florida Statutes § 95.11 generally gives you two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit after a car accident. The court will not let you file your lawsuit if you do not file it on time. If you do manage to file your lawsuit late, the court will dismiss it out of hand.
Meeting the filing deadline can be hard on your own, especially since the law changed in 2024, and certain circumstances of your case can cause the filing deadline to fluctuate. The best way to understand how and, more importantly, when to file your lawsuit is to let a car accident attorney manage it for you.
You Must Prove the Negligent Driver Caused Your Car Accident
Your police report plays an important role in your car accident case. It provides your personal injury attorney and the at-fault party’s legal representation with objective data on the accident’s causes and contributing factors. Additional evidence your auto accident lawyer will collect to support your claim may include:
- Medical records
- Injury photos
- Vehicle photos
- Accident scene photos
- Witness statements
- Expert testimonials
- First responder reports
Your lawyer will also collect evidence that proves the costs of the accident, like your proof of income and medical bills. They will also collect estimates for repairing or replacing your damaged car.
How Florida Defines Negligence in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
You can recover financial compensation from the at-fault driver by proving the following elements of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
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Car Accident Organ Injury Claim
Examples of negligent actions that often cause car accidents include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Ignoring traffic signs and signals
If one of these or any other act of negligence caused your accident, you could be entitled to compensation.
Call (954) 633-8270 to Get Help With Your Car Accident Organ Injury Claim
If you or a loved one suffered organ damage in a car accident, our law firm can help you seek fair compensation for your medical bills and more. At the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato, we understand how Florida car accidents can lead to organ injury claims. We also understand how to win financial compensation.
Find out how hard we will fight for the full monetary value of your case. Contact our consultation team for a free initial consultation and learn more about your right to financial recovery.
