Síntomas de un colapso pulmonar
While it is surprising to many people, a collapsed lung can actually be very difficult to diagnose. For many victims, a collapsed lung feels similar to having the wind knocked out of you. It is not always easy for a person to fully understand the true severity of their injury. This is why victims must seek medical attention. A collapsed lung must be treated.
Some common symptoms that indicate that you may have suffered a collapsed lung injury include:
- Severe chest pain
- Dull aching in the shoulder
- Increased heartbeat
- Falta de aliento
- Unusually shallow breathing
- Tightness
- Unusual fatigue
It is important to note that collapsed lung injuries can vary widely. Some collapsed lungs are small and resolve with oxygen and monitoring, while others are severe and require chest tubes, intensive care, or emergency surgery. Traumatic pneumothorax caused by an accident is often more serious than spontaneous cases and carries a higher risk of complications. Some of these injuries are far more severe than others.
If you believe that you may have suffered any type of lung injury, you must seek immediate medical attention. You should also follow all recommended medical care, attend follow-up imaging appointments, and avoid discussing your injury with insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney who understands collapsed lung cases.
Pueden ser necesarios cuidados intensivos: Las víctimas necesitan una compensación económica completa
Victims who suffered a collapsed lung must be able to access the full compensation available to them under the law. Negligent parties that cause accidents must be held responsible for their careless or reckless conduct. Insurance companies often argue that a collapsed lung was pre-existing, minor, or unrelated to the accident. They may also pressure you to settle before complications appear or before the full extent of your injury is known.
In some cases, injured victims will require extensive medical treatment to deal with their lung injury. This depends entirely on the severity of the collapsed lung. For moderate injuries, doctors may give a victim supplemental oxygen and order a few weeks of rest. Emergency surgery may be required to fix the injury in the most serious cases. Even after treatment, you may face long-term breathing limitations, chronic pain, reduced stamina, or an increased risk of a future lung collapse. These lasting effects can interfere with physically demanding work, daily activities, and your overall quality of life.
As with any surgery, there is always the risk of additional complications. At GJEL, our California collapsed lung injury lawyers fight to ensure our clients can recover the maximum available financial relief. Collapsed lung cases often involve complex medical causation issues, delayed symptoms, and disputes over severity, making experienced legal representation critical to protecting your claim and full financial recovery.
Compensation may be awarded for:
- Atención médica de urgencia
- Other medical bills
- Rehabilitative treatment
- Lost income, including loss of earning potential
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Angustia emocional
- Incapacidad permanente
- Reducción de la calidad de vida
The value of your claim can increase significantly if your injury required a chest tube, surgery, intensive care, or caused permanent lung impairment, extended time off work, or ongoing medical monitoring.
¿Ha sufrido un colapso pulmonar en un accidente?
Podemos ayudarle. En GJEL, nuestro equipo legal tiene una amplia experiencia en el manejo de reclamaciones por lesiones pulmonares colapsadas. Si usted sufrió una lesión pulmonar colapsada en un accidente, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nuestros abogados de lesiones personales de California para una consulta inicial gratuita y sin compromiso. Con oficinas y lugares de reunión de clientes en más de una docena de ciudades en todo el norte de California, nuestro bufete de abogados está listo para proporcionar servicios legales convenientes para usted y su familia.
Tras una lesión por colapso pulmonar, las víctimas se enfrentan no sólo al trauma y el dolor inmediatos, sino también a las repercusiones a largo plazo del tratamiento médico, las posibles intervenciones quirúrgicas y la pérdida de ingresos.
La naturaleza sutil de los síntomas del neumotórax a menudo puede retrasar el diagnóstico, lo que agrava la gravedad de la lesión y la tensión financiera resultante. Obtener una indemnización adecuada es crucial para que las víctimas puedan superar el complejo proceso de recuperación y recuperar la estabilidad en sus vidas.
Therefore, seeking the expertise of experienced collapsed lung injury lawyers is paramount. GJEL Accident Attorneys understands the unique challenges associated with these cases and is committed to advocating for victims’ rights. Proving a collapsed lung claim often requires emergency room records, imaging such as X-rays or CT scans, physician or pulmonologist reports, and medical documentation linking the trauma of your accident directly to the lung injury.
Mediante la documentación meticulosa de los historiales médicos, el cálculo de los salarios perdidos y la búsqueda de indemnizaciones por el dolor y el sufrimiento, se esfuerzan por garantizar que los afectados reciban el máximo alivio económico posible, lo que les permite centrarse en curarse y reconstruir su futuro.
ACERCA DEL CRÍTICO
Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin es socio fundador de GJEL Accident Attorneys y ejerce como abogado especializado en lesiones personales en los tribunales estatales y federales de California desde 1970. Obtuvo su título de Juris Doctor en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chicago y cofundó GJEL en 1972. A lo largo de su carrera, Andy ha ayudado a cientos de demandantes lesionados a obtener indemnizaciones, incluyendo múltiples acuerdos y veredictos de siete cifras. Se especializa en casos de lesiones graves y muerte por negligencia y cuenta con la calificación AV Preeminent de Martindale-Hubbell, con el reconocimiento de Super Lawyers y Best Lawyers in America.
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