A Case Report: Blunt Renal Trauma
Car accidents can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Furthermore, these motor vehicle collisions are far more common than most people realize. Based on the numbers that were published in a recent Forbes article:
- Most people will file a claim with their car insurance company once every 18 years.
- The cost of the average claim in 2010 was more than $23,000.
- Over ten million auto accidents occur annually.
- More than two million people are injured in these accidents every year.
- About three out of every 1,000 accidents results in a fatality.
Auto accidents are still a serious issue that must be addressed. They impact countless families across the country every year. One of the injuries that people might suffer involves the kidneys.
Renal Artery Trauma in an Auto Accident
A case report was recently published describing an individual who suffered trauma to the renal artery in a car accident. The person was not wearing a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle. The traffic conditions changed suddenly, and the individual was involved in a severe auto accident. Emergency medical personnel was called to the scene and found that the individual was suffering from excruciating abdominal pain. There was a large bruise on the side of the abdomen. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. Imaging scans were completed. The individual was found to have suffered severe trauma to the renal artery and was at risk for internal bleeding.
Treatment of Internal Bleeding
The renal artery transports oxygenated blood to the kidneys. There is one renal artery on both the right and the left side. If this artery is damaged, bleeding can develop quickly. Blood is deposited into the abdominal cavity, and the individual could bleed to death. Symptoms of internal bleeding include:
- A rising heart rate
- Large bruising on the abdomen
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Severe abdominal pain that gets worse with movement
- A history of a major traumatic accident
Internal bleeding is often diagnosed using an imaging scan. If this is confirmed, the patient is usually taken to an operating room immediately so that the bleeding can be stopped. If the internal bleeding takes place inside the abdominal cavity, an individual could bleed to death. For this reason, everyone who has been involved in a major accident should seek medical care immediately.
Contacting an Injury Attorney
Someone who suffers internal bleeding following trauma to the renal artery could need major surgery. Whenever a family member has surgery, it is normal for loved ones to have questions. Meeting with an auto accident attorney in Sacramento can help families find answers. An experienced injury lawyer can help with :
- Providing a steady, objective presence to assist families with hard decisions.
- Ensuring that the prior liability has been assigned following a severe accident.
- Assisting families to pursue damages relating to emotional pain and medical injuries.
It is normal to feel stressed following a significant accident. Remember to meet with an auto accident attorney in Sacramento to have all questions and concerns addressed. You and your family could be entitled to a financial reward.
Sacramento Injury Lawyers
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento injury lawyer. Renal trauma in a motor vehicle accident can lead to internal bleeding, kidney failure, and lifelong medical complications. If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a motor vehicle collision, contact me at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly legal advice.
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A Case Report: Blunt Renal Trauma: Autoaccident.com
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