Pre-Existing Injuries

Author: Attorney Dennis Schaefer

Many clients feel that they do not have an injury case because they have pre-existing injuries. This means simply that they were injured in an accident and the injuries they suffered were similar to problems they already were experiencing. The injury victims in this situation, and there are many, conclude that they have no case.

However, this could not be further from the truth. Most people live with some sort of pre-existing health or injury problem. Insurance companies will do their best to fight the case on the injury issue. They will take the position that they were already injured and that the negligent act caused no additional injury. It is our job to be able to distinguish between the existing injury and the new one which happens to be in the same area.

Dell and Schaefer have handled hundreds of pre-existing injury cases. It is essential in these cases that a full and complete medical history gets to the treating doctor of the new case. It will be the doctor’s task to specifically be able to discriminate between the prior injury and the new one. Often this is not an easy thing to do. However, we are quick to adapt at recommending doctors who do this as a common and regular part of their practice.

If you ever have any questions about any case do not hesitate to call Dell and Schaefer. We are always willing to consult with you on your case. Never be afraid to ask for a consultation about a case involving a pre-existing injury. Dell and Schaefer represents these clients all of the time.