Why Pre-Existing Conditions Don’t Disqualify You OLD INJURIES, NEW DAMAGE
When a person who’s dealt with chronic back pain for years gets injured in an accident, they may find their condition worsened, leading to a surgery they never needed before. While the defense team may argue that the pain isn’t accident-related, the change in condition — backed by medical records and testimony — can prove the injury was caused or aggravated by the collision and should be factored into their overall compensation. Pre-existing conditions don’t automatically disqualify you from making a personal injury claim. Though the insurance companies don’t always make it easy to recover the money, if someone’s negligence or behavior causes your condition to worsen, you are entitled to seek money for treatment. Eggshell Rule
or has health issues can’t get compensation for the accident. The “eggshell rule” means that as attorneys, we must take the plaintiff as they are, and your pre-existing condition can’t be used against you. Proving Your Claim It can be challenging to prove the accident caused or exacerbated a pre-existing condition. Your attorney will turn to medical experts and records to help establish whether the injury has worsened due to the incident. Medical professionals would evaluate your health conditions before the accident to determine if the injuries from the accident would have been less severe if the pre-existing condition didn’t exist. What often happens, especially in work-related accidents, is that a victim will attend physical therapy or receive treatment for their injuries. At a certain point, they are no longer approved to continue. They are essentially kicked to the curb and told their pain is related to their pre-existing injury, not the actions of the defendant. Working with a skilled personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been denied treatment due to a pre-existing condition, contact Armstrong Law today for the help you deserve.
The law recognizes that someone with a pre-existing condition will be more
susceptible to more significant injuries in an accident. A 90-year-old who gets rear-ended, for example, likely has weaker health and will suffer more than a 20-year-old. However, that doesn’t mean the person who is frailer
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
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1 cup chopped dark chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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3 Armstrong Law specializes in workplace accident cases for employees of businesses in Texas that do not have workers’ comp insurance. We understand the nuances of these cases and have the resources to take on large “nonsubscriber” employers. To refer an injury case involving a nonsubscriber employer to our practice, call us at 214-932-1288 .
3/4 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup almond flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a springform pan with butter or nonstick spray. 2. Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour warm, melted butter over it, wait for 2 minutes, then stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Add sugar, almond flour, and walnuts and stir to incorporate. Stir in the egg yolks and set mixture aside. 4. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites on medium until stiff peaks form. 5. Fold 1/4 of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter. Repeat, 1/4 at a time, until egg whites are incorporated. 6. Pour batter into springform pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
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