Auto accidents are typically caused by driver negligence such as speeding or breaking other traffic laws, but sometimes, auto accidents can be the result of a medical emergency. With thousands of drivers on Chicago roadways every day, there are bound to be situations where a driver suffers a heart attack, stroke or other unforeseen medical issue. Who is responsible for a crash caused by one of these situations can be difficult to determine.
When a medical emergency is involved, an auto accident claim becomes challenging because insurance providers may try to avoid paying any reparations. If you’ve been in an auto accident that involved a medical emergency, it’s vital to contact one of our accident attorneys as soon as possible to discuss your options for compensation for your injuries and vehicle damage.
Some situations where a medical emergency defense could be applied include:
- Heart failure
- Fainting
- Seizures
- Sudden blood pressure drop
- Stroke
- Adverse reaction to a medication
- The driver had a history of blackouts or heart failure and was instructed by a physician not to drive.
- The driver had not eaten that day which led to a severe drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
- The driver was prescribed a medication that specifically warned him or her not to drive while taking it.
- The driver had diabetes and failed to eat that day, which caused low blood sugar and loss of consciousness.
