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When Car Accidents Are Caused by Medical Emergencies

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.

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Why You Should Speak With a Car Accident Attorney

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.

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How Informed Consent Impacts Suing for Medical Malpractice

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.

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Documenting Details of Your Injuries and Pain

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.

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Avoid Posting on Social Media After Your Accident

Social media is everywhere today. We use it to communicate with loved ones, co-workers, and acquaintances. While it can be a force for good, it can also have negative impacts. In particular, we do not always stop to think about how social media can impact legal issues that we come across. If you’ve been in an accident, whether you were the victim or you caused it, it’s important that you don’t post about it on social media.

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Delayed Pain After an Accident

Accident-related pain can ruin anyone’s life. Living with pain can become unbearable. However, pain does not always appear immediately following an accident. There are occasions where pain can appear hours, days, or even weeks after an accident. Thus, understanding delayed pain, and its causes are crucial before filing a personal injury claim.

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