If you have sustained a lung injury, promptly seek any emergency medical attention necessary.
Serious injuries to the lungs, such as a puncture or severe smoke inhalation, generally require emergency room treatment followed by admission to the hospital for surgery or recovery.
Milder lung injuries including those relating to asthma or mild smoke / carbon monoxide inhalation may be treated with out patient care.
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Regardless of the severity, accidents of this kind should be promptly reported to law enforcement or the property owner.
Employment accidents must be reported to the employer without delay.
To save your rights to file a case for monetary compensation, make sure to have your accident thoroughly documented.
Any injuries should also be timely diagnosed by a medical doctor.
If your accident may involve a claim against the State or City of New York, a Notice of Claim must be filed within ninety (90) days of the accident.
For further information about filing a claim for lung injuries, click here to view our Chest & Respiratory Injuries practice area page.
Call our personal injury attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Our lung injury lawsuit attorneys represent accident victims throughout New York City.
Let us review your case and medical records. We will present your options for pursuing a legal claim.
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