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When an Accident in Chicago Results in Internal Injuries (Part B)

Complications of Internal Injuries and Internal Bleeding

There are some potentially serious and even fatal complications of internal injuries. If a vital organ loses its ability to function because of internal injuries, this can lead to medical complications such as heart or kidney failure.

When the internal bleeding occurs in the brain, it could lead to pressure and swelling. Depending on the extent of damage to the brain's tissue, symptoms similar to a stroke could result, or worse yet, coma or even death.

One serious complication of internal injuries to the chest or stomach is shock. This occurs when circulation in your body is reduced, leading to oxygen deprivation within the red blood cells. Sometimes this will require a blood transfusion or resuscitation of fluid, otherwise it could be fatal.

Signs & Symptoms of Internal Injuries

The signs and symptoms of internal injuries depend on the area of the body affected and the severity of the damage.

When the brain sustains internal injuries, the individual may experience:

• confusion;
• slurred speech;
• weakness;
• vision difficulties; and/or
• headache.

When the stomach sustains internal injuries, some of the signs may include:

• experiencing pain with certain movement;
• bruising;
• shortness of breath; and/or
• vomiting blood.

Doctors may need to run tests such as ultrasounds and CT scans to determine if there is internal bleeding after an accident in Chicago.

How a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

A Chicago personal injury lawyer can help you determine if the accident in Chicago that resulted in your internal injuries was the result of someone else's negligence. If so, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering for your internal injuries.

A Chicago personal injury lawyer will investigate your case, gather evidence and tell you about the types of compensation to which you may be entitled in an Illinois personal injury claim.

Dealing with the insurance company during the aftermath of an accident can be a complicated and confusing process, which is why so many accident victims choose to work with a Chicago personal injury lawyer who has experience with cases similar to their own.

When to Hire a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

A Chicago personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in a personal injury claim in Illinois, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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