Catastrophic Heart Injuries From an Oregon Trucking Accident: Oregon Trucking Accident Lawyers Explain
Your heart is one of the critical organs in your body. This is why it is well-protected behind thick pec muscles, a boney cage of ribs, and thick connective tissue. However, your heart is not invulnerable to serious personal injury. One of the most likely causes of heart injuries are after an Oregon trucking accident. This is because of the sheer force generated by a commercial vehicle like a tractor trailer, 18 wheeler, logging truck, delivery van, or other big rig. This means that the immense forces of a big rig crash could cause catastrophic heart injuries. Our Oregon trucking accident lawyers know just how dangerous and devastating these types of collisions could be and why heart injuries are common.
Symptoms of Heart Injuries and Signs of Heart Injuries After an Oregon Trucking Accident
There are two types of heart injuries. The first type is an obvious heart injury which causes immediate, immense, and unmistakable personal injury. The second type is a heart injury which may not be so obvious but there could be some concerning symptoms. A victim of any type of Oregon trucking accident who suffers injuries caused directly from the crash be entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of heart injuries after an Oregon trucking accident include some of the following:
- Chest pain;
- Pain in the left shoulder and radiating to the back;
- Rib pain;
- Sternum pain (center of chest);
- Vomiting;
- Shortness of breath;
- Extreme fatigue;
- Feeling lightheaded;
- Feeling weak;
- Racing pulse or heartbeat;
- Wheezing;
- Rapid or throbbing heartbeat;
- Dizziness;
- Feeling sick for no reason;
- Headaches or dehydration; and
- Many other types of unexplained symptoms.
Types of Heart Injuries After 18 Wheeler Wrecks
There are several different types of heart injuries which could be caused by an Oregon trucking accident. Some of the most common types of heart injuries after an Oregon trucking accident include the following:
Aortic Rupture – This is the most serious type of heart injury after an Oregon trucking accident. This is when the main “branch” off of the heart tears which pumps blood into the body and not through the arteries. Unfortunately, wrongful death is usually quick and extremely painful. Victims in trucking accidents could suffer this type of injury because of the sheer forces of the collision.
Cardiac Rupture – This is when the heart itself is ruptured and results in a leak. Very serious ruptures could result in a quick death, but other injuries to the heart could cause a slower leak. This could give a victim a chance at surviving an Oregon trucking accident.
Aortic dissections – Rather than a tear or rupture, there is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta, or main valve off of the heart. This means that blood will pool into the lining of the aorta. It could result in troubling symptoms such as half of the body having weakness or a numbing sensation. This must be addressed by a healthcare provider immediately which includes surgery. The prognosis could be very good with timely treatment, but it could be fatal if not treated.
A-Fib – Sometimes a very powerful trucking accident could “throw off” the electric beat of the heart and cause atrial fibrillation. This is not usually a fatal condition unless it is not treated quickly and properly. Patients could suffer clotting disorders because of this type of injury. It must be treated, usually with medication, otherwise it could lead to congestive heart failure or heart burnout.
Victims Who Have Suffered Heart Injuries From an Oregon 18 Wheeler Wreck Should Contact Our Oregon Trucking Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed as a result of a trucking accident or collision contact the Oregon Truck Accident Lawyers at Kuhlman Law at our number below or fill out the intake form. We offer a free initial case evaluation and handle cases on a contingency fee which means that you pay no money unless we recover.
Our law firm handles cases throughout the state including Bend and Portland Oregon, Redmond, Central Oregon, Sisters, Madras, Multnomah County, Deschutes County, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Lane County, Medford, Gresham, La Grande, Albany, Medford, Beaverton, Umatilla, Pendleton, Cottage Grove, Florence, Oregon City, Springfield, Keizer, Grants Pass, McMinnville, Tualatin, West Linn, Forest Grove, Wilsonville, Newberg, Roseburg, Lake Oswego, Klamath Falls, Happy Valley, Tigard, Ashland, Milwakie, Coos Bay, The Dalles, St. Helens, Sherwood, Central Point, Canby, Troutdale, Hermiston, Silverton, Hood River, Newport, Prineville, Astoria, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, Washington.
We also have an office in Minneapolis, Minnesota and take Trucking accident cases throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Washington County, Anoka County, Scott County, Blaine, Stillwater, and Saint Paul Minnesota.
Please act quickly, there is a limited time (Statute of Limitations) in which you can bring a claim under the law.
