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From major airline disasters to electric car accidents, black boxes have helped authorities unravel the mysteries of what happened in the moments prior to an accident occurring.

If your child caused a car accident—or any other kind of accident—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. The thought of penalties you might face for your child’s actions may add even more stress to your situation.

If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, actions, inactions, or intent, you can file a personal injury claim – or lawsuit – against that person, or entity if it’s a business.

Car accidents come in all types and all levels of severity, with an almost limitless number of potential causes. One surprisingly common cause of car accidents is medical emergencies. If someone suffers a health issue while driving or is not driving safely due to a sudden emergency, it puts their own safety and the well-being of others on the road at risk. If a medical emergency causes an accident, who is at fault? The answer to such a question can be complicated.

Car accidents are among the common causes of injuries, hospitalizations, and deaths in Colorado and the United States. Accident victims may suffer minor or serious injuries, including broken bones, whiplash, head injuries, concussion, back injury, bruising, and TBI.

It’s a nightmare scenario that nobody likes to think about. You go to your doctor or a hospital to receive medical care and you leave in an even worse condition due to an error or mistake made by your provider.

Visiting a doctor for an issue can be stressful. You never know what is going to be diagnosed, or what the treatment, if any, might be. Medical professionals, however, must obtain your “informed consent” if they recommend a specific test, including an MRI, or a certain path of treatment or surgery.

Sustaining personal injuries can have devastating consequences on a victim’s life. From physical harm to emotional distress, personal injuries can be a challenging situation to overcome.

Documenting your pain and injuries after an accident is important. As you begin to recover, you may document less, but it is vital that you continue to do so every time you experience the repercussions of the accident in any way.

At Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC, we can help you understand when your personal injury settlement is taxable and when it is not.