Car accidents can be devastating, especially if you have a pre-existing injury. Many people wonder if they can still claim compensation if their pre-existing condition is aggravated by the accident. The short answer is yes, but there are complexities. In this blog, we’ll discuss how pre-existing injuries are handled in car accident claims and why consulting a lawyer for a car accident with injury is crucial. Pre-Existing Injuries and the Law Having a pre-existing injury doesn’t automatically disqualify you from claiming compensation after a car accident. The key issue is whether the accident worsened or aggravated your existing condition. If the car accident made your injury worse, you could be entitled to compensation for the increased pain and suffering. For example, if you already had back pain from a previous injury and the accident caused more severe pain, you may still be able to claim for the aggravation of that injury. The law allows compensation for damages result...