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Chicago Organ Damage Lawyers
Holding drivers, property owners, physicians, and others accountable when negligence causes organ damage
Our organs regulate our body’s critical functions. Physical trauma can damage these organs, causing a lifetime of pain and suffering. Severe organ damage can be fatal. At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we have 20 years of experience and working relationships with liability professionals to show how organ damage happens, why organ damage is preventable, and who should be held accountable.
Our Chicago organ damage lawyers work with your doctors, and our network of doctors when necessary, to convince insurance companies and juries of the full scope and severity of your organ damage or the damage to a loved one’s organs. Call us today to assert your personal injury rights and to file wrongful death claims if organ damage is deadly.
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Which organs can suffer damage in an accident?
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we represent accident victims who suffer damage to any bodily organ. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Organs are part of bigger systems that handle interconnected jobs. And some organs can be part of more than one system.” Some examples of organ systems and organs include:
- Cardiovascular system. The main cardiac organ is your heart. This organ system also includes your veins, arteries, and capillaries.
- Digestive system. This organ system includes your stomach, intestines, esophagus, and “openings like your mouth and anus.”
- Endocrine system. This organ system includes your pancreas, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands.
- Immune system. Your spleen and bone marrow (which make different blood cells, including immune-related blood cells) are part of this organ system,
- Nervous system. The main organs of this system are your brain, spinal cord, and all your nerves. Your ears, eyes, and nose (known as sensory organs) are part of this system.
- Musculoskeletal system. This organ system includes your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and any other connective tissue.
- Respiratory system. This organ system includes your lungs, mouth, and nose.
- Reproductive system. This system includes “the ovaries, vagina, uterus, penis, prostate, and testicles.”
- Urinary system. This organ system includes internal organs like your kidneys, bladder, and penis.
Other organs include the skin, liver, larynx, and pharynx.
The vital organs you need to live (your body cannot function without them) include the brain, heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys.
External organs are visible. Internal organs are parts of your anatomy that people can’t normally see.
What types of accidents can cause organ damage in Chicago?
Our Chicago organ damage lawyers handle the many different types of accidents and negligence that cause organ damage, including the following:
How do you advocate for organ damage victims in Chicago?
We work with investigators, the police, traffic reconstruction experts, property safety experts, building code officials, physicians, and many other professionals to show the cause of organ damage and who should be held responsible. Our lawyers also formally question everyone with knowledge of your accident through oral and written questions. We also work to obtain any other evidence of negligence, including examining phone records for indications of driver distraction, inspection reports, medical records (that may show incompetent medical care), and other documents and information.
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we work with physicians who diagnose and treat your specific type of organ damage to understand what medical treatment you need, how your organ damage affects you every moment of every day of your life, the cost of your medical care, and your risk factors.
What are the treatments for organ damage in Chicago?
Generally, the immediate danger for organ damage victims is internal bleeding, which can cause shock when the volume of blood in the victim’s circulatory system drops.
Some organ damage victims may only require rest and observation instead of surgery. Surgery is often necessary when accidents cause blunt force trauma that results in extensive bleeding and/or penetration injuries. Ideally, doctors can repair organ damage. In some cases, an organ may need to be removed and a victim may require an organ transplant.
How much can I receive if I suffer organ damage in a Chicago accident?
Each type of organ damage causes different physical and emotional harm, and comes with different likely complications. Every person’s accident case depends on the strength of their liability claim, the severity of their injuries, and many other factors.
We demand compensation for all your current and future damages, including:
- Medical expenses. These costs include emergency care, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor visits, rehabilitative care, nursing care, assistive devices/technology, and medications.
- Lost income. This amount includes lost wages, business income, salary, benefits, and long-term disability compensation.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering. This damage category includes every moment you experience discomfort, itching, pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Any property damage. This may include the cost to repair or replace your vehicle.
- Loss of bodily function. This loss can be quite traumatic, such as when patients need to use catheters or colostomy bags for bladder and bowel functions.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
- Loss of consortium (lack of intimacy and emotional support)
Our Chicago organ damage lawyers also file wrongful death claims on behalf of the family of a loved one whose organ damage is fatal. Wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial costs.
- The loss of financial support that your loved one would have provided.
- The loss of personal support (society, comfort, guidance, and education) that your loved one would have provided.
- Companion survival claims for any medical bills and any pain and suffering of your loved one between the time of the negligence and the time of your loved one’s death.
Do you have a Chicago organ damage lawyer near me?
We meet clients at our office in downtown Chicago, located at 77 W Washington Street, Suite 1215. There are two bus stops right near us if transportation is an issue. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms, such as Zoom and FaceTime. If your organ damage affects your mobility, we can arrange to see you at your home or another convenient location.
We understand how frightened and upset you are. We can answer your questions, explain your rights, and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Get help from our accomplished Chicago personal injury lawyers today
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we’ve earned the trust of our clients and the respect of insurance companies and defense lawyers for our thorough dedication to our clients, our preparation, our advocacy skills, and our record of impressive accomplishments. While many personal injury cases settle, we’re always ready to try your case before a jury.
We’re ready to help you now. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. Our Chicago organ damage lawyers represent victims and families on a contingency fee basis.