There is a chance you may have a pre-existing medical condition if you have been injured in a car accident. You may have had a back injury or some other condition before the accident for instance, or perhaps the accident made your condition worse. This may help determine how you are compensated for any injuries you suffer in the event your pre-existing condition was impacted by the accident. With this in mind, we at Lastimado Texas would like to discuss how pre-existing conditions may affect car accident claims.
Can a Car Accident Worsen Degenerative Disc Disease or Other Pre-Existing Conditions?
You can expect longer recovery periods from pre-existing conditions that can aggravate injuries suffered in a car accident. In an accident, a previous back or neck injury can intensify which contributes to your overall condition. Your overall recovery may be impacted, including whether you have long-term range of motion loss, in turn. For injuries and conditions that were not caused by the at-fault person, someone injured due to the negligence of another is not entitled to receive payment in general. However, to the degree that the car accident made their pre-existing condition worse, the injured person may be entitled to receive compensation. This is known as exacerbation or aggravation of pre-existing conditions. In addition to physical injuries, accident victims may be able to receive compensation for mental health conditions, like anxiety and depression as well. You will likely face questions concerning any pre-existing conditions in the event you have been injured and are seeking compensation. While the opposing side may try to blame everything on your pre-existing conditions, your attorney will try to determine the degree to which your pre-existing conditions were made worse by the accident.
What are Considered Pre-Existing Conditions?
Back problems, brain injuries, and broken or fractured bones are a few examples of some common pre-existing injuries that can be made worse by an accident. In a car accident, back issues due to disc problems or even arthritis can be made worse as well as traumatic brain injuries suffered before the accident.
Can I Get a Fair Settlement for Pain & Suffering?
You should not be discouraged from seeking compensation for your injuries if you have pre-existing conditions. When compared to someone who has not seen a doctor in several years, an injury victim who has received regular medical treatment will have an easier time producing concrete evidence of their medical history in many cases. Depending on an array of factors, including any diagnostic studies taken before and after the accident determines the extent to which your pre-existing condition has been aggravated by an accident. In car accident claims, thorough and complete medical records are an asset. To show that the accident had little impact on your health, insurance companies looking to pay as little as possible in terms of injury claims, will often go through your prior medical records on the other hand.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Dallas, TX (Just Minutes from Carrollton, Richardson, Farmers Branch, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Duncanville, Hutchins & DeSoto, Texas)
A personal injury attorney can help you! Scheduling a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney is always a great idea if you suffered from a pre-existing condition before your personal injury. It is essential to be completely honest about your health and pre-existing conditions when you meet with your attorney. It is best to let your attorney know about the condition if there is information that may complicate your claim. Contact Lastimido Texas today to schedule your consultation where we can help determine the best course of action after an auto accident.
