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Abdominal injuries are common in road traffic accidents and in some cases will result in damage to the liver, kidneys, spleen or intestinal tract which can be extremely serious. Abdominal trauma may also result in bleeding and, if the bowel is damaged, spillage of intestinal content.

Other serious abdominal injuries include:

  • The rupturing of the abdominal aorta
  • The rupturing of the stomach.

Unless treated promptly, such injuries are likely to prove fatal.

David Adams
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"If you're involved in a road traffic accident, make sure you contact your GP. If you are injured, if you're in pain, if you've got the option of going to the hospital, you ought to do that. This can ensure that we have a record of what happened." 

What internal bleeding symptoms should I look out for after a car accident?

The abdomen is most likely to be injured in a car accident where the steering wheel or some other hard object impacts the chest or stomach. This can cause rib pain or even rib fractures, which can in turn cause inner bleeding or puncturing of one or both lungs.

Sometimes, the internal bleeding is initially minor but becomes increasingly worse because it has been left unnoticed and untreated. It is useful to remember, therefore, the symptoms of internal bleeding. These include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Passing blood in stools
  • Coughing blood
  • Vomiting blood
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Blood in urine
  • Unusually pale complexion
  • Painful joints
  • Fatigue
  • Excessive thirst
  • Feeling cold

What is the seat belt sign?

Although seat belts reduce the incidence of head and chest injuries, they may increase the rate of abdominal injuries.

So-called "seat belt sign" injuries result in:

  • Bruising to the abdomen along the line of the lap section of the seat belt
  • This injury is also associated with injury to the internal organs as well as haematomas.

How do I make a car accident compensation claim?

If you or anyone in your family has been injured in a road accident, contact Thompsons accident compensation lawyers on 0800 0891 331 for legal advice that is without obligation. We will help you take your first steps to receiving the compensation that you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common signs include abdominal pain, blood in stools or urine, fatigue, and feeling unusually cold.

Yes, seat belts can sometimes lead to bruising and internal organ damage, known as the 'seat belt sign'.

You can contact a solicitor for free legal advice and start a no-obligation claim for compensation.

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