Being involved in a car accident can be a serious, life altering event. If you or a loved one have been injured during a Janesville, Wisconsin car accident you know just how much that one event can change your life. In this article we will be reviewing the serious injuries that we, as personal injury attorneys, most often see. We designate serious injuries as those that can and do cause lifelong disability and death.

• Traumatic brain injury- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from a concussion to a serious injury that causes disability and death. A TBI is caused by an accident where the brain slides forcefully against the skull. This can cause bleeding in and around the brain and tear crucial nerve fibers. Seizures, infection, nerve damage, cognitive disability, language difficulties, Parkinson's disease and coma are possible complications.
• Spinal cord injury- During an accident the spine may be injured when the impact causes the spine and spinal cord to crush, fracture, dislocate or compress. Any of these injuries can sever or severely damage the spinal cord. Long term prognosis after a spinal cord injury varies depending on the damage done to the cord itself. Complications include loss of bladder and/or bowel control, loss of sensation, and circulatory or respiratory system issues.
• Internal damage- Internal damage sustained during a car accident can be a life-threatening injury. Internal bleeding can cause death if it is not stopped in a timely manner and depending on the injury the damage can extend to the spleen, lungs, heart, intestines or kidneys.

While there are exceptions to every rule, the above injuries represent the most common serious injuries we have seen in our Wisconsin law firm. These injuries, and others like them, can require the accident victim to undergo multiple surgeries, physical therapy and various long term medical treatments.

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a Janesville car accident you must take action to ensure that any compensation you receive will cover all of your medical bills, both current and future, lost wages and lost earning potential. The insurance company will be fighting to give you as little as possible, despite your catastrophic injury or loss. Who will be fighting for your rights? Contact an experienced, aggressive personal injury attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation. In addition, request your free book, The Ultimate Guide for Automobile Accident Victims. This free information will help you protect your rights against the insurance companies tricks and traps.

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