Pre-Existing Conditions And Your Accident Claim

If you are looking to receive compensations for injuries you have obtained from an accident, you must first show proof that the injury was a direct result of the accident and not due to any pre-existing condition. This becomes complicated when you actually have a pre-existing condition that can easily be held against you. Here's what you should know:

Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer:

First off, you need a personal injury lawyer, especially when it involves a more complicated case that isn't so cut and dry. Your lawyer will prove negligence on the opposite party's part and prove that the injuries were a direct result of the accident. This is the most essential part in proving your case, after all and not be able to provide proof of these things will likely result in your case being denied. This is even more the case if you have a pre-existing condition. 

Keep Medical Records Organized:

Keeping medical records organized in any type of accident claim is important, but especially when it involves a pre-existing condition. Your medical records are going to show what was a direct result of the accident and what wasn't. This also needs to include doctor notes that describe why a certain injury was not caused by the pre-existing condition or was but because of the accident progressed it. Without these notes from your doctor, it's more difficult to prove that medical needs were not the direct result of the pre-existing condition. 

Additional Tests:

To help further prove your case, you should always be going to all scheduled medical appointments, as well as taking any medical tests that your doctor suggests. This could include imaging tests and other screenings that can all be used to further document your case and provide proof of your need for compensation. 

Don't Deny What Your Pre-Existing Condition Has Entailed:

It's going to be easier to show your case worth if you are honest about what your pre-existing condition entails. The best thing is to be honest and work with your doctor to determine what has and what has not been a direct result of the accident. Showing that you aren't out to take advantage of the accident by having the compensation also pay for your pre-existing condition will help ensure that your case is taken seriously should it end up going to court. 

When you know these things about pre-existing conditions, you can be sure that you are more likely to get the most from your accident claim. 


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