Yes. Even if you have preexisting injuries, you can recover compensation for injuries you received because of someone else’s negligence. When you first meet with your Maryland personal injury lawyer you should talk about your preexisting condition and how your injuries have worsened.
You Can Still Receive Compensation
Insurance companies often like to bring up preexisting injuries as a defense to paying out what they should for your recovery. But under the law, the negligent party is responsible for aggravation of your condition. The person at fault doesn’t get to benefit by paying less because you were already injured.
For example, if John had a shoulder injury from playing baseball in high school and he got hit by a truck on the highway, he should still be able to recover compensation for his injuries in the truck accident.
Get Help from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Getting a personal injury lawyer to fight for your rights is important in every case. But if you have a preexisting condition, it’s even more critical to have a personal injury lawyer like Stuart L. Plotnick on your side. He’s worked for the insurance companies. He knows what defenses they will try and how to combat them.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, please contact the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick for your no-cost consultation with an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer.