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Internal Bleeding as the Result of a Serious Car Accident in Iowa (Part B)

Diagnosing Internal Bleeding

To diagnose internal bleeding, a medical practitioner may conduct a physical examination and concentrate on the area of the body where the bleeding may have occurred. If internal bleeding is suspected, an imaging test may be conducted to locate the source of bleeding.

Tests used to determine if internal bleeding has occurred may include:

  • fiber optic scopes to look into the stomach, esophagus or colon, if there is suspicion of gastrointestinal bleeding;
  • computerized tomography (CT scan) to look for bleeding in the brain, which can also help identify swelling and skull fractures;
  • ultrasound to determine if there is blood in the abdomen; and
  • angiography to evaluate the arterial blood flow.


In extreme cases of internal bleeding, emergency surgery may be necessary to locate and repair the area.

Internal Bleeding & Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered from internal bleeding because of someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation
for your medical expenses, any pain that you have suffered and any wages that you may have lost as a result of your personal injuries.

To recover damages, you will have to file a claim with the responsible insurer. Before filing a claim, you'll want to seek help from a Des Moines car accident lawyer. A Des Moines car accident lawyer can investigate your case and estimate the value of the damages that you have suffered.

If an insurer refuses to pay you the money that you deserve, you may choose to pursue damages in a formal court of law. In an Iowa personal injury lawsuit, your Des Moines car accident lawyer can represent your legal interests.

Contacting a Des Moines Car Accident Lawyer

Recovering damages can be complicated. The Des Moines car accident lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. That's why we provide this FREE book; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.


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