Personal Injury Claims for Pre-Existing Conditions

Having a previous injury or health condition doesn’t stop you from filing a new claim. The key is proving the accident worsened your existing issue.

The Legal Standard

The law says you take the victim as you find them. If the accident made a pre-existing condition worse, you’re still entitled to damages for the added harm.

Challenges

• Insurers may argue your pain existed before
• They may request old medical records

How to Respond

Provide detailed records showing the difference between your condition before and after the accident. A lawyer can help present this evidence clearly.