Car accidents can cause bladder problems if a person suffers trauma to their pelvic area. Bladder trauma can occur because of blunt force that bruises the organ or an object penetrating it during a vehicle collision, according to the American Urological Association (AUA). A vehicle occupant is more likely to suffer from bladder trauma in collisions if their bladder is full at the time of the accident and if they are wearing their seatbelt incorrectly (i.e., over their stomach.)
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident that caused bladder problems later on, you may qualify to file a motor vehicle accident claim or lawsuit against the party who caused it. That party may be held liable for your damages, which could entitle you to financial compensation. A car accident lawyer from our firm can serve you in Texas to help you build your case.
Car Accidents Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries That Lead to Bladder Problems
The bladder is protected by the pelvic bone, which can prevent severe trauma from reaching the bladder. However, vehicle accidents can be severe enough to break the pelvic bone or bruise the bladder in a jolt force, such as in multi-vehicle accidents or head-on collisions.
That being said, car accident victims can also develop bladder problems as a result of another catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury (SCI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research and Reports in Urology found that patients who suffered SCIs also experienced neurogenic bladder dysfunctions, which included:
- Incontinence
- Renal impairment
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Kidney stones
Similar dysfunctions were studied in TBI research, as reported by Experimental Neurology. TBIs disrupt pathological communications between the brain and the bladder, causing serious complications. However, if bladder symptoms are noticed early on, doctors may be able to intervene with treatment.
You May Have Grounds to Demand Compensation for Your Bladder Injuries
If you or a loved one suffered an injury that caused bladder problems to develop, you may have grounds to sue for financial compensation. In car accident cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for negligence as well as any other contributing party, such as an employer, if the at-fault driver was performing work duties at the time of the accident. You can work with an attorney to identify a liable party in your case, then send them a demand letter for compensation.
In a demand letter, you would detail all the damages you suffered as a result of the accident, not just the fact that you now suffer from bladder complications. In fact, you may be able to receive compensation for several damages, such as:
- Medical treatment expenses
- Pain and suffering and general inconvenience
- Property damage costs, such as vehicle repair costs or the actual cash value of your vehicle if it was totaled
- Loss of wages, including future losses if you are still recovering or can no longer work
- Reduced earning potential if your injury prevents you from working at your job prior to the accident and now forces you to take a lower-paying position
- Emotional distress, which also includes insomnia
- Permanent disability, which can include bladder dysfunctions if they disrupt your daily life
- Reduced quality of life
In serious cases, car accident victims may not survive their injuries. Bladder problems can become severe if left untreated or an infection from persistent UTIs spreads to the kidneys. If you lost a loved one as a result of bladder problems caused by a vehicle accident, you may qualify to file a wrongful death claim and pursue damages related to their passing, such as funeral expenses or loss of consortium.
A Car Accident Injury Lawyer from Our Firm Can Build Your Case
If you decide to work with a personal injury lawyer from our firm, our team offers several services to help you build your case. For example, once you become our client, we will:
- Investigate your vehicle accident to identify liable parties, the cause of the accident, and any potential witnesses who can provide testimony for your case
- Collect evidence to support your case arguments, such as video camera footage, photographs of the accident scene, expert witness analysis, and financial documents proving the value of your damages
- Calculate the value of your economic and non-economic damages so that we can pursue compensation that fairly reflects your losses
- Fulfill administrative duties involved with managing your case, such as filling out paperwork, communicating with insurance adjusters on your behalf, and responding to legal notices
- Monitor your case’s progression so that it can be submitted within its statutory deadline, as written in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003
- Meet with the defendant’s legal team to negotiate a potential settlement deal on your behalf, which could allow you to avoid having to take your case to trial
- Prepare your case for trial anyway in case you decide to proceed with a lawsuit
- Provide legal counsel whenever you are faced with case decisions
If you have any questions about your case or would like updates on its progression, you are welcome to reach out to our team. Because our team works on a contingency fee basis, you won’t have to worry about hourly rates. You can speak with one of our team representatives to better understand your case at your convenience.
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins Today to Get a Free Case Review
If you or a loved one was in a car accident that caused you to develop bladder problems, you may qualify to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit and demand compensation from the at-fault driver. A car accident attorney from Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help you build your case and represent you as it goes through litigation. Our team is dedicated to helping people financially recover their losses and hold negligent parties accountable.
Call now to speak with a member of our team about your case in a free consultation. Once we review your case, we can go over your legal options, then assign a lawyer from our firm to represent you right away.
