How do pre-existing injuries that are made worse affect injury claims?

In California, the law recognizes that accidents can aggravate pre-existing conditions. Under the eggshell plaintiff doctrine, a defendant can still be held liable for exacerbating the injuries of someone with pre-existing conditions. This means that even if you had a pre-existing injury that was made worse by the accident, you may still have a valid injury claim.

Absolutely. If you don’t have health insurance, you can either pay for your treatment directly or see a doctor on a lien basis, where you don’t need to pay upfront. With a personal injury lien, the doctor will be paid from your settlement later on.

You might be eligible for compensation if you have Uninsured Motorist or Medical Payments coverage. Uninsured Motorist coverage can help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering resulting from a hit-and-run. Medical Payments coverage, also called Med Pay, can cover medical costs regardless of fault.

You might still be able to get compensated if you have Uninsured Motorist or Medical Payments coverage. Uninsured Motorist coverage can help with medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering if you’re injured by an uninsured driver. Medical Payments coverage, also called Med Pay, can cover medical costs regardless of fault. Alternatively, you could consider filing a lawsuit against the uninsured driver directly.