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Internal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas
The Injuries You Can’t See — But Change Everything
Internal injuries are among the most dangerous outcomes of a serious accident: they don't always bleed, and they don't always hurt right away, yet they can be life-threatening within hours.
At Cameron Law, our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers understand how to document this kind of damage and build the strong legal case it takes to pursue full compensation. If you or someone you love suffered internal trauma after a car crash, truck accident, or any incident caused by someone else's negligence, contact us today for a free consultation.
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Common Types of Internal Injuries We Handle
Our internal injury attorneys have extensive experience representing clients across all forms of internal trauma, which carry severe medical and legal consequences:
- Internal organ damage: Vulnerable organs (liver, kidneys, spleen) can suffer life-threatening damage. Internal bleeding is a highly urgent, often invisible emergency that can lead to shock or death without rapid surgery.
- Traumatic pneumothorax (collapsed lung): A collapsed lung results when air enters the space between the lung and chest wall, often from rib fractures caused by seat belt pressure or a direct impact. This injury requires immediate medical intervention and can cause lasting respiratory issues.
- Abdominal aortic injuries: Damage to the aorta is one of the most dangerous outcomes of blunt chest or abdominal trauma. These injuries are frequently seen in severe vehicle collisions and carry an extremely high mortality risk without swift surgical care.
- Ruptured spleen: The spleen is one of the most commonly injured organs in blunt abdominal trauma. A rupture causes significant internal bleeding and typically demands emergency surgery. Recovery is lengthy and may involve permanent lifestyle adjustments.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): Bleeding within or around the brain qualifies as an internal injury. TBIs caused by impact can alter cognition, memory, motor function, and personality, often permanently.
- Bowel and intestinal injuries: Rapid deceleration in car accidents can tear or perforate the intestines. These injuries carry a serious risk of infection and sepsis if not diagnosed quickly, making early medical documentation critical to your health and your legal claim.
Compensation You May Be Entitled to After an Internal Injury
If another party's negligence caused your internal injuries, Nevada law allows you to pursue compensation for the full range of losses you have suffered: both financial and personal.
Economic Damages
These cover losses that can be calculated with specific dollar amounts:
- Emergency medical care, surgery, and hospitalization
- Follow-up appointments, diagnostic imaging, and specialist visits
- Prescription medications and medical equipment
- Physical rehabilitation and long-term care needs
- Lost wages during recovery
- Reduced earning capacity if the injury affects your ability to work long-term
- Property damage from the accident
Non-Economic Damages
These address losses that are real but harder to assign a number to:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and anxiety
- Loss of enjoyment of life and activities
- Loss of consortium (the impact on close family relationships)
Punitive Damages
In cases where the at-fault party acted with gross recklessness, Nevada courts may award punitive damages to hold the responsible party accountable beyond compensatory losses.
What to Do After a Las Vegas Accident If You Suspect Internal Injuries
Internal injuries often go undetected at first, but taking the right steps immediately is crucial for your health and your future legal claim.
- Call 911: Request emergency medical assistance right away and never decline transport to the hospital.
- Get a full medical evaluation: Explain exactly how the crash happened, describe all symptoms, and request necessary imaging like CT scans. Early diagnosis provides critical evidence.
- Document the scene: If you are physically able, take photos of the vehicles, road conditions, and visible injuries. Collect witness contact information.
- Refuse recorded statements: Insurance adjusters will quickly try to get a statement to reduce or deny your claim. Do not provide one without legal counsel.
- Contact Cameron Law: Securing legal representation early preserves vital evidence and protects your rights. Delaying can severely weaken your case.
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Accidents That Commonly Cause Internal Injuries in Las Vegas
Internal trauma can follow almost any high-energy impact. These are the types of accidents our Las Vegas attorneys regularly encounter.
- Car accidents: The force of a collision can compress or tear internal organs even when the occupant is wearing a seatbelt. Airbag deployment and seatbelt restraints, while life-saving, can themselves cause rib fractures and splenic or liver injuries.
- Truck accidents: Commercial truck crashes generate catastrophic force due to the sheer mass of the vehicles involved. Internal injuries in truck accident cases are frequently severe and may include aortic damage, organ lacerations, and traumatic brain bleeding.
- Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists have no structural protection in a collision. Direct impacts with vehicles, guardrails, or road surfaces frequently cause internal organ damage, particularly to the chest and abdomen.
- Pedestrian accidents: When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian's body absorbs the full impact energy. This commonly results in internal bleeding, organ damage, and traumatic brain injury. These injuries may not be apparent at the scene.
- Slip and fall accidents: Falls from significant heights transmit severe force to the torso and skull, causing internal trauma that can be overlooked when other injuries are more visible.
Nevada Laws That Affect Your Internal Injury Claim
Nevada has specific statutes and legal rules that directly shape how much compensation you can recover — and whether you can recover anything at all. An experienced attorney can help you navigate them without losing rights you didn't know you had.
Statute of Limitations
Under NRS § 11.190, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically forfeits your right to compensation. Exceptions exist, though. For example, the clock may not start for minors until they turn 18.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Under Nevada's comparative negligence rule, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. You can still recover if your fault is 50% or less; above that, you recover nothing. Insurers often try to inflate your assigned fault to shrink payouts, making early legal representation valuable.
Caps on Non-Economic Damages
As of 2024, Nevada caps non-economic damages in personal injury cases at $430,000. This cap doesn't apply to economic damages or cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
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Every day that passes after a serious accident is a day closer to losing your right to file. Contact Cameron Law today for a free case review, and let us protect your legal options before time runs out.
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Internal Injury Statistics in Nevada and the U.S.
Internal injuries are among the most medically serious outcomes of high-impact accidents. According to the National Trauma Data Bank, solid organ injuries to the liver and spleen are consistently among the most commonly documented traumatic injuries in U.S. trauma centers, with motor vehicle crashes representing the single largest mechanism of injury. The CDC's Injury Center confirms that traffic collisions remain a primary cause of trauma-related hospitalization and death nationwide, with internal bleeding and organ damage frequently listed among the most life-threatening complications.
Closer to home, the Nevada Department of Transportation recorded 373 traffic fatalities statewide in 2023: many involving the kind of high-speed, high-energy collisions that are most likely to cause internal trauma. These figures make clear why getting both medical attention and legal representation quickly after a serious Las Vegas accident can make the difference between a full recovery and a permanent loss.
Who May Be Liable for Your Internal Injuries in Las Vegas
Internal injuries rarely happen in isolation; they are the direct result of someone else's negligent or reckless conduct. Identifying every liable party is a critical step in building a claim that accounts for the full scope of your losses.
Negligent Drivers
Drivers who speed, run red lights, drive while impaired, or operate a vehicle while distracted can be held liable when their conduct causes a collision that results in internal injuries. Nevada's fault-based system requires the at-fault driver to cover the damages they cause.
Trucking Companies
In accidents involving commercial vehicles, liability often extends beyond the driver to the trucking company itself. Inadequate driver training, improper cargo loading, and poor vehicle maintenance can all make the employer a responsible party in your claim.
Property Owners
Property owners in Nevada have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. When a hazardous condition causes a fall resulting in internal trauma, the property owner may be held liable under premises liability law.
Employers
When internal injuries occur on the job, the employer may bear responsibility under Nevada workers' compensation law or, in some cases, through a direct negligence claim, particularly when safety regulations were violated, or equipment was poorly maintained.
Product Manufacturers
Defective vehicle components, faulty safety equipment, or poorly designed machinery can contribute directly to accidents that cause internal injuries. When a product's design or manufacturing defect is a factor, the manufacturer or distributor may share liability.
Multiple Parties
Many serious accident cases in Las Vegas involve more than one liable party. Our attorneys investigate every angle of your case to identify all responsible parties because holding each one accountable is how we pursue the full compensation you deserve.
How Cameron Law Handles Internal Injury Cases
We don't treat any two cases the same way because no two accidents are alike.
- Free initial consultation: We start with a free, no-obligation consultation to hear your account of the accident, understand your medical situation, and assess what the injury has cost you.
- Thorough investigation: Our team gathers police reports, camera footage, medical records, surgical reports, and witness statements. In complex cases, we work with medical professionals and accident reconstruction analysts to establish how your injuries occurred.
- Calculating the full scope of damages: Internal injuries often require extended hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. We calculate both immediate and future expenses so you aren't left covering accident-related bills years later.
- Negotiating with insurance companies: We negotiate directly with the at-fault party's insurer, backed by thorough medical documentation and a full accounting of your losses. We don't accept settlements that fall short of what your injuries actually cost.
- Going to trial when necessary: If the insurer refuses a fair resolution, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to trial and present your claim before a jury.
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Why Choose Cameron Law for Your Las Vegas Internal Injury Case
Cameron Law is a boutique personal injury firm serving Nevada from our Spring Valley and Reno offices. We provide personalized, relentless advocacy for accident victims, ensuring you are never treated as just a case number.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Internal Injury Claims in Nevada
Can I file a claim if my internal injuries weren't diagnosed until days after the accident?
Yes. Delayed diagnosis is common with internal injuries. What matters is establishing that the accident caused the injury, which your medical records, imaging results, and surgical reports help demonstrate. Our personal injury attorney can help build that connection even when symptoms emerged after the initial incident.
How do I know if I have a valid internal injury claim?
To have a viable claim, you generally need to show that another party owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty through negligent conduct, that their breach directly caused your accident, and that you suffered real losses as a result. A free consultation with our attorneys can help you understand whether your situation meets these criteria.
What if the insurance company says my internal injuries were pre-existing?
This is a common defense tactic. Pre-existing condition arguments can be challenged with medical records showing the prior condition was stable or asymptomatic before the accident and that the impact aggravated or worsened it. Nevada law allows you to seek compensation even if a pre-existing condition was made worse by someone else's negligence.
How long does an internal injury case take to resolve?
The timeline depends on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the liability question, and the insurance company's response. Cases that settle out of court typically resolve in months; those that proceed to trial can take longer. We will give you an honest assessment of what to expect in your specific situation.
Do I need to go to your office to get started?
No. If your injuries make travel difficult, we can arrange to meet you at the hospital, at home, or by phone or video call. We are here to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.
What are internal injuries?
Internal injuries involve unseen damage to organs, blood vessels, or tissues from physical trauma. Because visible outward wounds are often absent, life-threatening symptoms can be delayed. Immediate care is crucial; as the National Library of Medicine notes, such injuries can quickly become fatal if left untreated.