In personal injury cases, plaintiffs often enter litigation with preexisting conditions that can complicate the assessment of damages. However, when a defendant’s actions aggravate an existing injury, it is crucial that the plaintiff receives compensation for the full impact of the worsened condition.
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There are roughly 1.7 million rear-end collisions on U.S. roads each year. 1 Although most individuals could walk away without injury from a fender bender, some may not be as lucky if they suffer from a previous medical condition causing them to be more susceptible to injuries. Instead of walking away with no injuries, a number of unfortunate victims can walk away with severe injuries or injuries that aggravated prior asymptomatic pre-existing conditions.
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