ABDOMINAL INJURIES2019-12-19T06:43:03+00:00

NEW YORK CITY ABDOMINAL INJURY ATTORNEY

NEW YORK CITY ABDOMINAL INJURY ATTORNEY

According to the National Institute of Health, abdominal injuries are prone to delayed symptoms that may be serious or even fatal.  Abdominal injuries can be caused by trauma from an accident or crime, by medical malpractice or by a combination of both these causes.  When you’ve sustained an abdominal injury from an accident or malpractice, it’s a good idea to call a New York City abdominal injury attorney to see if you are entitled to compensation.

Traumatic abdominal injuries are usually caused by traffic accidents, falls or criminal events.  These traumatic abdominal injuries can either be caused by blunt trauma or penetration trauma such as a gunshot.  The National Center for Biotechnology Information considers “penetrating trauma of the abdomen continues to be a major cause of trauma admission in the United States.”   Sometimes the injury can be a combination of both blunt and penetration trauma. Abdominal trauma can be life-threatening due to heavy bleeding.  Internal bleeding can lead to systemic infections. Damage is possible to vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas and spleen.  If you have sustained a serious injury, an abdominal injury attorney can explain your rights.

Some abdominal injuries are catastrophic and a person is airlifted for immediate surgery.  Others can be more subtle, so it is important to know what symptoms to look for if you have suffered even the slightest abdominal trauma.

Symptoms of Abdominal Trauma

  • Bruising in the “seat belt” area
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Blood in the urine
  • Tenderness
  • Rigidity
  • Lack of bowel sounds

NEW YORK CITY ABDOMINAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Seek medical attention so that a doctor can diagnose or rule out an abdominal injury using a combination of testing and clinical evaluation.  If you have suffered trauma to your abdominal area, you need the best doctors and the best lawyers.  At Wittenstein & Wittenstein we’ve been helping victims of abdominal trauma for more than 60 years. We know exactly what to do to help you.  Please call New York City abdominal injury attorney for a free consultation at 718-261-8114. You’ll be glad you did.

ABDOMINAL INJURIES and MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Sometimes doctors fail to diagnose abdominal injuries, leading to serious complications.  If you are a victim of abdominal trauma and the doctors do not treat it properly, you might also have a claim for medical malpractice.  Medical Malpractice might also take the form of a surgical error in the abdominal area.

Common Surgical Errors that Might Cause Abdominal Injuries

  • Appendectomy
  • Colectomy
  • Pancreatic surgery
  • Small bowel Procedures
  • Hysterectomy
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Gastrectomy
  • Bariatric Procedures
  • Tummy Tuck Surgery
  • Other abdominal Surgery

Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose

  • Perforation of the abdomen
  • Cancer
  • Abdominal infections, which can become systemic
  • Abdominal ulcers and perforations
  • Appendicitis
  • Tears of the Intestine
  • Abdominal trauma caused by an accident

At Wittenstein & Wittenstein our experienced abdominal injury attorneys can help you every step of the way.  Call us at 718-261-8114 for a free consultation.

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