Collapsed Lungs After a Florida Car Accident

There are hundreds of thousands of Florida car accidents that take place annually. Recently, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that there were 3,401 deaths from car accidents and 252,261 injuries. Crashes that result in death and very serious injuries happen quite frequently across the Sunshine State.

Internal injuries are common after a crash, and they can result in considerable pain and be very difficult to overcome and heal from. A collapsed lung is one of those internal injuries that can be an incredible challenge to deal with for a car accident victim. 

If you were in a car accident and you suffered a collapsed lung, then you may have a long road to recovery. Treating a collapsed lung can be costly, and you may also need to take time off of work while you work on getting better. This is a distressing situation to be in, but depending on how your accident took place, you may be entitled to compensation to help you overcome the financial losses you sustained. 

Fulgencio Law is a Tampa car accident injury law firm that can help you with an injury accident claim after a car accident where you suffered a collapsed lung. While you are recovering, your attorney can handle the legal claims process on your behalf.

The Aftermath of a Collapsed Lung

A collapsed lung is when your lung actually deflates. This can happen either partially or fully. When the lung is punctured, or pressure against the chest cavity causes it to sink in, then pneumothorax (or collapsed lung) will happen.

The body can suffer trauma in a car accident to the torso in any of the following situations:

• The body and chest smash into the dashboard or into the steering wheel.
• Broken bones that pierce the lungs.
• Broken, sharp objects that puncture the lungs.

There are many symptoms of a collapsed lung, including shortness of breath, fatigue, problems breathing, and more. It is always recommended to seek medical attention after an accident, but it is especially important not to delay if you experience symptoms of a collapsed lung.

Treatment for collapsed lung can vary. It may require oxygen therapy, removing air from the chest, surgery, drainage of the chest, or specialized medications. It may take a combination of treatments to alleviate the pain and help fix the problem, as well as take quite a long time before you start to heal and feel better. 

Call Fulgencio Law Today

A collapsed lung is a serious injury that may require intensive treatment, and healing can take a while. During your recovery time from this internal injury, you may be unable to work or only work in a limited capacity. The financial damages that result from an accident that produces a collapsed lung can be enormous, which is why you must obtain the most compensation possible from your claim.

If you would like to have your car accident evaluated by a Tampa personal injury lawyer during a free consultation at Fulgencio Law, please call (813) 463-0123 today.