Truck Accident Kidney Damage
Truck accidents often cause serious damage to internal organs, including injury to the kidneys. Healthy kidneys clean the blood by removing waste and excess fluid in order to maintain proper blood pressure and red blood cell production. The kidneys are two of our bodies’ most vital organs, so any type of kidney damage can have devastating consequences.
Kidney Injuries
In a vehicle accident, the interior of the vehicle or the seatbelt can cause severe injury to the kidneys. The kidneys perform numerous key functions, so organ damage or failure can be catastrophic. Since the kidneys are responsible for filtering waste, kidney malfunction can result in the body being flooded with deadly toxins.
Symptoms of Kidney Damage
It’s important to be alert to the signs of kidney damage, since any delay in treatment could lead to a much longer recovery period, or even death. Any type of blunt-force trauma can lead to the following kidney injury symptoms:
- Blood in the urine
- Back pain
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Urgent or frequent urination
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pale skin
- Sweating
- Shock
Treating Kidney Damage
The tests needed to determine if kidney damage has occurred can be both extensive and expensive, and may include renal scans, urinalysis, abdominal scans, and x-rays. The ability to recover from bruised or ruptured kidneys depends on many factors, including the cause of the injury, severity of the injury, and the amount of time that passes between occurrence and treatment. Some of the most common treatments of kidney damage include:
- Dietary restrictions
- Bed rest
- Medication
- Surgery
- Placing a stent
- Kidney removal
Compensation for Kidney Damage
If you’ve suffered kidney damage caused by a truck accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries. When the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company has led to your injuries, you may receive payments for medical expenses, lost income, disability, and pain and suffering. To learn more about what the law offices of Steve M. Lee, P.C., can do for you, visit us on Facebook.