Can you be charged with refusing OVI test when you have no memory of refusing after a serious
accident?



My brother was involved in an accident(OVI) and hit a tree and was ejected from the vehicle via the
  
windshield. He suffered a severely broken leg in two places. Snapped both bones in two right below
  
the knee and snapped both bones above the ankle, in addition he fractured his wrist and clavicle and also had seven fractured ribs, also multiple lacerations to the face and head. He has no memory of the
  
accident whatsoever. Currently still in the hospital. He was cited by the Ohio State Patrol for OVI with test refusal and said also refused to sign the citation. Would a person who suffered this type of trauma to the body and head be of sound mind and body to make such a decision? Could shock play a roll in this?
Yes, you can be charged with a refusal even if you don't remember but it doesn't mean you can't fight it.
Hello Dede, Thank you for the question.



Has your father seen a doctor after this accident? If your father has an accident and falls / hits him, this impact can have an impact on the affected body. The impact also depends on the strength of the impact experienced. This impact can affect bones, muscles, tendons (connective tissue that connects muscles to bones), ligaments (connective tissue that connects two bones), blood vessels, nerves, and skin. Symptoms that can result from this impact are injuries, bruises, pain in the area, swelling, or difficulty moving the limbs. If until now your father's left leg cannot be used for walking, you should suggest that your father immediately see a doctor. The doctor will examine your father and will usually suggest further tests such as x-rays. X-rays can tell if the complaint your father is experiencing is caused by a hip or thigh fracture; because if you experience a fracture, then treatment by an orthopedic specialist needs to be done.



If no fractures are found, the doctor will usually suggest consulting a medical rehabilitation specialist to arrange a physical therapy program that your father can do to regain strength so that it can return to normal function.



Hope this information is useful.



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