Yes, You Can Get Compensation for Pre-Existing Injuries.
It's one of the most common arguments insurance companies make when attempting to deny claims for compensation: the plaintiff suffered a permanent injury before the accident, therefore the injury in question isn't covered by insurance.
While this argument has some legal weight in some circumstances, in most cases it's not enough to deny compensation altogether. A lawyer at Glotzer & Kobren, P.A. in Delray Beach, Florida, can provide the aggressive, experienced, personalized service you need to recover compensation for a pre-existing, permanent injury.
For a free consultation, call 800-281-0738 or contact us online today.
"If you were in an accident, see a doctor right away. Firstly, a mild injury may develop into a painful permanent injury if it isn't treated. Secondly, the insurance company will argue that the accident didn't make your injury any worse. Every day that passes without medical attention lends credence to that argument and weakens your claim."
If the Accident Aggravated Your Condition, You Have a Claim
Many permanent injuries begin by either causing minimal pain and discomfort or showing no symptoms whatsoever. It's only after the shock of a traumatic incident like a car accident that the injury is aggravated and begins to cause pain and keep the victim from going about his or her daily life.
As long as the accident made the injury worse, you are entitled to collect compensation. We frequently represent clients whose accidents aggravated pre-existing permanent injuries involving:
If you had a permanent injury that was made substantially worse by an accident, we can help. For a free consultation with an attorney at Glotzer & Kobren, P.A., call 800-281-0738 or contact us online today.