Philadelphia Contusion Attorney
A contusion is another term for a bruise, also referred to medically as “ecchymosis”, and involves an injury to tissue that causes internal bleeding. Typically, this occurs when the capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body, are damaged by trauma, and blood from the capillaries begins to seep into nearby tissues. Contusions almost always cause pain, but typically are not life-threatening. However, in some cases, especially with injuries to internal organs or the brain, a contusion can require immediate medical attention.
If you or a loved one has been victimized by an injury, contact the Philadelphia contusion attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today and we will evaluate your case for potential liability.
Liability in Soft Tissue Injuries
Recovering from any type of injury or medical condition can take time, energy, and money. If you need to receive professional attention for your injuries, and these injuries were the result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, it is unfair for you to be the one to pay for medical treatment.
It can often be difficult to prove liability in personal injury cases such as these, so it is extremely important to contact an experienced Philadelphia contusion lawyer in order to guide you through the legal process. Although some cases may appear to be relatively open-and-shut, proving that negligence or recklessness is what led to the injury can be troublesome. It must be shown that the defendant had a duty of care to the victim, that he or she must have been engaging in inherently risky actions and then failed to minimize the risk of those actions to others.
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If you or someone you know has been in an accident caused by the negligent actions of another and has suffered a bruise or contusion as a result, contact the Philadelphia contusion attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 and we will fight for your legal rights, working to help you receive the full compensation you may be owed under the law.