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.
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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.
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.
The Dos and Don'ts of Pursuing Medical Malpractice Claims
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.
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.
The Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case
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 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.
Will I Be Taxed on My Personal Injury Settlement
At Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC, we can help you understand when your personal injury settlement is taxable and when it is not.
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.
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.