In this episode of the Schiller & Hamilton Podcast, attorneys Derek Harper and Joel Hamilton discuss the effects of preexisting injuries & conditions on personal injury cases. Derek explains how these injuries and conditions affect a personal injury case, how a change or worsening of a preexisting injury is proven, and how it may affect your damages in a personal injury case. In addition, Derek discusses preexisting medical conditions and the eggshell plaintiff rule, as well as why having the representation of an experienced personal injury attorney is so important. If you or a loved one have suffered a personal injury that has worsened a preexisting condition, call the attorneys at Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm to learn about your options.

Timestamps:

01:03 What Is A Preexisting Injury Or Condition?

03:04 How Can Preexisting Conditions Be Used Against You In A Personal Injury Case?

05:44 What Is The Plaintiff Entitled To When An Injury Is Worsened?

09:34 How Do You Prove Degree Of Change With Preexisting Conditions?

12:19 How Does Testimony Establish The Worsening Of A Preexisting Condition?

17:04 What Is The Egg Shell Plaintiff Doctrine?

22:54 Why Should I Get Representation For An Injury With Preexisting Conditions?