If there is trauma to the chest, one of the injuries that can result is a collapsed lung. When the trauma occurs, fluid builds around the affected lung, which causes the lung to undergo pressure. When a person inhales, their lungs cannot expand properly and this makes breathing difficult. Because of the amount of pressure the lung is under, it may collapse. The lung can also collapse if an air pocket ruptures or if an injury causes a person’s chest to be punctured and the lung is punctured as a result.
If you have been involved in an accident that caused your lung to collapse, you may have a personal injury claim against the responsible party. You could collect compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. With the help of a Mankato personal injury attorney, you can successfully fight for your right to compensation.
Understanding Representation
When you turn to Farrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD to represent you in your personal injury claim, you will receive representation from an understanding and compassionate attorney. The symptoms of a collapsed lung include:
- Shallow and rapid breathing
- Rapid heart rate
- Sharp chest pains
- Nasal passages flare when breathing
- Coughing or pain when taking deep breaths
- Lack of oxygen causing the skin to turn blue
A collapsed lung situation is one that is very dangerous, so it requires immediate medical attention. That medical attention is going to come at a cost and one that your insurance company will want you to pay unless you can have the other party pay. This is why a personal injury lawsuit is important, even when you recover from the injury. But even recovering doesn’t mean that your lung will not collapse again at any time.
Fighting For Your Future
The types of accidents that occur in which lung collapse is common include: Car accidents, ATV accidents, truck accidents, falls from high surfaces, and falls in which something may puncture the lung. It is also possible for the lung to become punctured in auto and recreational vehicle accidents.
No matter how it happened, your southern Minnesota personal injury attorney will get to the bottom of what happened and build a strong case for you. The stronger the case, the better your chances of receiving the compensation that you need to move past the expenses incurred from the accident.
Contact A Mankato Personal Injury Lawyer
A collapsed lung can be life threatening, but it is very frightening and painful when it happens. Once a lung collapses, the chances of it happening again in the future are increased. If you have been involved in an accident due to no fault of your own and the consequence was a collapsed lung, you may have a personal injury claim against the responsible party. To learn more, call Farrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD at 507-625-2525 to schedule a free consultation.
