{"id":650,"date":"2023-06-21T14:12:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T21:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=650"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:14:20","slug":"how-pre-existing-conditions-could-impact-your-personal-injury-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/how-pre-existing-conditions-could-impact-your-personal-injury-case\/","title":{"rendered":"How Pre-Existing Conditions Could Impact Your Personal Injury Case"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image.png 500w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If you have been hurt, it can be overwhelming sorting through\nyour options to recover damages. Unfortunately, there are many other things\nthat can complicate your personal injury case. One such thing is pre-existing\nconditions. If you have pre-existing conditions, you might be concerned that\nthey will outright prevent you from being able to get compensation for the\ninjuries that you received during an accident. Here is what you should\nunderstand about personal injury law and pre-existing conditions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Tell Your Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is absolutely critical to be honest with your attorney in\nany case, and that includes your personal injury case. Even if you are\nconcerned that it will make your case more challenging, you must be completely\nhonest about any pre-existing physical or mental injuries or conditions that you\nhad at the time of the accident. They can only help you if they know the full\nstory, and if your pre-existing conditions come up in court and your attorney\nis unaware, it can severely harm the outcome of your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Never Know What Is Relevant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor in your personal injury case is that you\nnever know what types of pre-existing conditions can be relevant. For example,\nmany people do not think about childhood injuries when thinking about their\noverall health. However, something as simple as a broken leg when you were a\nchild could be relevant to your case. Make sure that you have complete,\ndetailed medical records that your team is able to access. Additionally, make\nsure that you do not give the insurance company or opposition access to your complete\nmedical records until you have spoken to your attorney about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Existing Injuries Don\u2019t Eliminate Recovery Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know that pre-existing conditions and\ninjuries will not necessarily prevent you from being able to obtain restitution\nduring your personal injury case. Whether someone caused new injuries or\nworsened existing conditions, every accident victim deserves their day in court\nand the ability to fight for damages. Working with an experienced personal\ninjury attorney is critical, as they will understand how to make a compelling\ncase in court and stop insurance adjusters or the opposition from implying that\nthe injuries you received are less legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Protecting Yourself During Your Personal Injury Case from The\nLaw Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned about your financial decision-making\nduring the divorce process, choose an experienced firm like the Law Office of\nElizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the help you need.&nbsp; Please give us a call at 443.352.3201. Skype\nand telephone consultation are both available to clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been hurt, it can be overwhelming sorting through your options to recover damages. Unfortunately, there are many other things that can complicate your personal injury case. 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