[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"You may be owed compensation if an accident someone else caused aggravates a pre-existing condition. Following precedent from previous court cases, the at-fault party is financially responsible for any harm caused by their negligence.  For example, suppose you had a previous knee injury that mostly healed but occasionally caused pain. Recently, you slipped and fell on the wet floor of a grocery store. The fall aggravated your knee injury enough to require surgery. Even though you had an existing knee injury, you would not have needed surgery if you had not fallen in the store. In this case, the store may be liable for your aggravated injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"You may feel tempted to hide pre-existing conditions from the insurance company, fearing they will deny your claim. Misrepresenting or withholding information can be seen as insurance fraud and will only hurt your claim. However, claims can become quite complicated when a pre-existing injury is involved. An experienced attorney can help you share your experience with the insurance companies and protect your right to compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"The law prohibits insurance companies from denying your claim based on the fact that you have pre-existing conditions. Your rights to compensation are the same as someone who does not have pre-existing injuries.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Imagine two hypothetical crash victims. One has an average skull, but the other victim\u2019s skull is fragile due to pre-existing health conditions. In an accident, the \u201ceggshell-skulled\u201d individual would likely suffer more severe injuries than the average person from a similar accident. The eggshell skull rule is a legal doctrine requiring the at-fault party to pay for the damage the victim suffered, even though it is more than the average person would likely have suffered.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"You may be owed compensation if an accident someone else caused aggravates a pre-existing condition. Following precedent from previous court cases, the at-fault party is financially responsible for any harm caused by their negligence.  For example, suppose you had a previous knee injury that mostly healed but occasionally caused pain. Recently, you slipped and fell on the wet floor of a grocery store. The fall aggravated your knee injury enough to require surgery. Even though you had an existing knee injury, you would not have needed surgery if you had not fallen in the store. In this case, the store may be liable for your aggravated injury.","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"You may be owed compensation if an accident someone else caused aggravates a pre-existing condition. Following precedent from previous court cases, the at-fault party is financially responsible for any harm caused by their negligence.  For example, suppose you had a previous knee injury that mostly healed but occasionally caused pain. Recently, you slipped and fell on the wet floor of a grocery store. The fall aggravated your knee injury enough to require surgery. Even though you had an existing knee injury, you would not have needed surgery if you had not fallen in the store. In this case, the store may be liable for your aggravated injury.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"You may feel tempted to hide pre-existing conditions from the insurance company, fearing they will deny your claim. Misrepresenting or withholding information can be seen as insurance fraud and will only hurt your claim. However, claims can become quite complicated when a pre-existing injury is involved. An experienced attorney can help you share your experience with the insurance companies and protect your right to compensation.","name":"Answer Question6","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The law prohibits insurance companies from denying your claim based on the fact that you have pre-existing conditions. Your rights to compensation are the same as someone who does not have pre-existing injuries.","name":"Answer Question7","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Imagine two hypothetical crash victims. One has an average skull, but the other victim\u2019s skull is fragile due to pre-existing health conditions. In an accident, the \u201ceggshell-skulled\u201d individual would likely suffer more severe injuries than the average person from a similar accident. The eggshell skull rule is a legal doctrine requiring the at-fault party to pay for the damage the victim suffered, even though it is more than the average person would likely have suffered.","name":"Answer Question8","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"South Carolina law requires plaintiffs to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party within three years of the accident date. Engaging a lawyer as soon as possible can help you avoid any unforeseen delays. Your lawyer will also need enough time to gather all necessary evidence to prove the at-fault party is responsible for aggravating your pre-existing injuries.","name":"Answer Question9","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I Get Compensation If an Accident Aggravates a Pre-existing Injury?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question5"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I Disclose My Pre-Existing Injuries If I Am Hurt in an Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer6"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question6"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are My Rights If I Have Pre-Existing Injuries?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer7"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question7"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Eggshell Rule?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer8"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question8"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is South Carolina's Statute of Limitations for Filing a Personal Injury Claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer9"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question9"}],"name":"South Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Pre-Existing Injuries","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer"},"name":"Can I Get Compensation If an Accident Aggravates a Pre-existing Injury?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer1"},"name":"Should I Disclose My Pre-Existing Injuries If I Am Hurt in an Accident?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer2"},"name":"What Are My Rights If I Have Pre-Existing Injuries?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Answer4"},"name":"Can I Get Compensation If an Accident Aggravates a Pre-existing Injury?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#Question4"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"South Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Pre-Existing Injuries","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/personal-injury-claims-pre-existing-injuries\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]