Can knowledge of pre-existing injuries impact the outcome for a personal injury claim?

In this video, the complexities of personal injury claims involving pre-existing conditions are discussed. The speaker emphasizes that the impact of a prior injury on a new claim can vary significantly. For instance, a sprained ankle may not affect a lawsuit for a broken elbow, but a re-injured back could lead insurance companies to attribute all issues to the pre-existing condition. To strengthen your case, it's crucial to demonstrate how your condition has worsened since the accident, which may involve increased medical treatment or testimonials from friends and family. A knowledgeable lawyer, such as those at Preszler Injury Lawyers, can provide valuable guidance through these challenges. For assistance, contact 1-800-JUSTICE.

Insurers often take the position that if people recover and are able to get back to work, they will push for a graduated return to work or a work hardening plan to try to get you off their books. Their idea is that they can prove you are able to ease back into things after the two-year mark. They take the position that there is a job out there for everyone and that it is simply a matter of retraining.

The challenge for people is to prove how their disability prevents them from working day after day, week after week, and month after month. Many people may be able to get through a day, but they struggle when having to juggle the totality of the demands of the job.