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Vital Organ Injuries are Always an Emergency
Internal organ injuries often require one or more surgeries coupled with extensive follow-up care. They can also result in long-term or permanent disability and reduced quality of life.
The human body has five vital organs – these are the organs that are essential to human survival.
- Brain
- Heart
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Lungs
An injury to any of these organs is considered a medical emergency.
Common Causes of Vital Organ Injuries
Injuries to internal organs can occur through:
Blunt trauma — This can result from car crashes, falls, and even physical assaults.
Penetrating trauma — This occurs when a foreign object pierces a vital organ.
Defective pharmaceuticals and medications — Defective drugs can cause severe damage to vital organs and hamper their function. For example, drugs used in several hepatitis C clinical trials were associated with severe heart damage.
Medical mistakes — Even the most experienced surgeon can make mistakes. When these medical mistakes do occur, they can have debilitating effects on internal organs such as trauma-related damage and infection.
Contact an Experienced Vital Organ Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one have suffered a vital organ injury, contact Thomas J. Henry Law. Our experienced personal injury lawyers are available 24/7, nights and weekends to evaluate your claim. Injuries to internal organs can cause long-lasting and permanent health problems. When these types of injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated.
Thomas J. Henry Law has a record for helping our clients obtain real results in the form of verdicts, settlements, and judgments. Contact us today for a free case review. Our firm has offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, serving clients across Texas and nationwide.