Having pre-existing conditions doesn’t automatically ruin your injury claim after a car accident or slip and fall in Miami—Florida’s eggshell plaintiff doctrine ensures liable parties must compensate you for how injuries affect you, prior health aside. Insurers often try to blame old conditions or downplay new injuries to deny or reduce payouts, but medical evidence and expert testimony can prove aggravation or distinct harm. Be honest with your lawyer about your medical history (not the insurer), and let Wolfson & Leon, a top Miami injury law firm, counter these tactics—call 305-285-1115 to protect your rightful compensation.
Introduction: Pre-Existing Conditions Don’t End Your Claim
If you’ve been injured in an accident but had a prior condition—like arthritis, a bad back, or migraines—you might worry it disqualifies your injury claim. It doesn’t. In Miami, where car crashes and slip-and-falls are all too common, pre-existing conditions often complicate claims but don’t kill them. Insurers love exploiting this gray area, but the law is on your side. At Wolfson & Leon, with over 60 years of fighting for victims, we’ve helped clients with prior health issues win fair settlements. This guide explains how pre-existing conditions affect your case, insurer tricks to watch for, and how our personal injury attorneys ensure you’re not shortchanged.