Hemorrhage

"Hemorrhage" is a term that refers to bleeding as the result of damage to blood vessels. Bleeding may occur within the brain when blood vessels in the brain are damaged in an accident.

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This medical illustration was used in the trial of a case where the driver of an automobile suffered a fractured skull and internal bleeding in his head. The professionally created medical illustrations were based on the MRI films and X-rays involved, in consultation with doctors to sure they were completely accurate. They were used during trial to help the jury understand the severity of the head injuries suffered. They were admitted into evidence and the jury had them in the jury deliberation room when they were deciding the case. Illustration by Gale Heilman of Legal Graphics.

$3,100,000

Settlement - Young mother suffered spinal cord injury from a head-on high-speed car accident. ¹

$2,750,000

Settlement - Traumatic seizure disorder resulting from tbi (brain injury) sustained in a car accident with a big rig truck. ³

$2,250,000

Settlement for 34 year old man made quadriplegic during outdoor basketball game. ²

$1,250,000

Settlement - Brain injury to newborn as a result of medical negligence ²

$550,000

Settlement - Car accident victim developed PTSD six months after car accident. Mild tbi case and moderate spinal injury requiring chiropractic ¹

$198,000

Settlement - Older man suffered broken neck in fall at street fair ¹