Virginia hematoma injury attorneys

Hematoma injuries lawyers in Virginia who care about our neighbors

A hematoma may cause severe injuries, disability, or even be life-threatening. That’s why it’s important to seek medical treatment right away if you experience serious cuts or physical trauma during an accident.

If you’re suffering from medical complications of a hematoma, contact GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys. We’ll help you get the compensation you need to cover your medical bills and other expenses, such as time missed from work and medical devices.

At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we help people get the money they need after an accident. We consider our work to be a calling.

We have a long and successful track record in winning settlements and verdicts for our clients in Virginia. Our partners, Ken Gibson and John Singleton, are former U.S. Marines who won’t back down. Call us at (804) 413-6777 or toll-free at (855) 781-6777 to schedule a free consultation today.

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What is a hematoma?

Blood travels through your circulatory system in veins and arteries, delivering oxygenated blood to all organs. Then, the blood travels back to your lungs for more fresh oxygen as the cycle continues. Your body has amazing recuperative powers, and minor cuts and bruises will often heal on their own.

Accidents involving lacerations and physical trauma may cause serious internal bleeding. A hematoma occurs when blunt force trauma or a penetrating injury causes a large amount of blood to pool up somewhere inside the body.

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Can hematomas affect the brain?

Yes, subdural hematoma and epidural hematoma are two types of brain injuries caused by blunt force trauma to the head and upper body. Bleeding in the tissue surrounding the brain may result in life-altering neurological damage. Surgical intervention is often required to treat these conditions.

Symptoms of subdural hematoma and epidural hematoma include:

• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Paralysis
• Seizure
• Coma
• Loss of motor skills
• Cognitive damage

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Can a hematoma be beneath the skin?

Yes, when a wound or physical trauma causes a large amount of blood to pool up underneath the skin, it’s referred to as a subcutaneous hematoma. Tenderness and red, dark blue, or purple bruising that appears within a few hours of injury are signs that the patient should seek medical treatment right away.

Symptoms of subcutaneous hematoma include:

• Bruising
• Inflammation
• Warmth
• Swelling
• Pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Nerve damage

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What types of accidents cause a hematoma?

Any type of accident that causes cuts and bruising may result in a hematoma. These injuries may grow worse over time. That’s why it’s important to report all symptoms to your doctor.

Events that may cause a hematoma include:

• Auto collisions
• Bicycle accidents
• Truck crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Premises liability accidents
• Workplace injuries
• Assault
• Accidents caused by defective products

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How can your Virginia personal injury lawyer help if you are dealing with a hematoma following an accident?

GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys will investigate your accident to find out whose negligent behavior contributed to your injuries. This may include careless or intoxicated drivers, businesses that hire employees with unsafe driving records, manufacturers of defective automobile components, supermarkets that fail to warn customers about slippery floors, and landlords who refuse to fix hazards such as loose handrails and broken stairways.

When our investigation is complete, our team of experienced Virginia personal injury attorneys will file a claim or a lawsuit to help you get the resources you need to cover the cost of your medical bills and other expenses caused by the accident.

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What types of compensation can I receive after an accident?

A personal injury claim or lawsuit for an accident victim who is suffering from a hematoma may include the following types of damages:

• Emergency room treatment
• Ambulance rides
• Surgery
• Doctor’s office visits
• Current and future medical bills
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• In-home nursing care
• Reduced quality of life

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Were you seriously harmed by someone’s careless behavior?

At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, you don’t pay anything unless we win. We call it our Zero Fee Guarantee.

We treat all of our clients with compassion, and we have a unique perspective on what you’re going through because both of our partners have been injured in senseless accidents themselves.

Call us at (804) 413-6777 or toll-free at (855) 781-6777 to learn more today.

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