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Can I Be Compensated for Pre-Existing Conditions After a Car Accident?

Can I Be Compensated for Pre-Existing Conditions After a Car Accident?

Car accidents often result in injuries that can range from minor to catastrophic. In Denver, CO, you have the right to claim damages if you suffered because of someone else’s negligence, but there’s one factor that could complicate the claim — pre-existing medical conditions. 

A common question our team at Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers gets is, “Can I be compensated for pre-existing conditions after a car accident?” Learn more about this topic and why you need to hire a car accident attorney in Denver, CO, for help. 

We’ve recovered tens of millions for our clients and can help you explore your legal options following a crash. Contact us or call (720) 613-9706 today for a free consultation.

How Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Recover Compensation After a Car Accident in Denver, Colorado

How Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Recover Compensation After a Car Accident in Denver, Colorado

There are an average of 220 reported crashes each day in the greater Denver, Colorado, area. If you’ve experienced a collision that resulted in injuries and other losses, an experienced Denver car accident lawyer can help. At Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we have decades of combined experience and will work hard to maximize the value of your claim.

We offer services that include:

  • Ensuring you understand your rights
  • Offering support
  • Assessing your claim
  • Investigating your claim
  • Negotiating with insurance companies
  • Advocating for you in court

We always ensure we have a limited number of clients at any given time to offer our individualized attention. We consistently attain some of the largest personal injury settlements, and we never shy away from taking your case to court.

Contact us today to get started with a free case review. We handle all types of car accidents claims, including:

Can Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Car Accident Claim in Colorado?

In Colorado, having a pre-existing condition doesn’t prevent you from getting compensation after a car accident. The state follows what’s called the eggshell skull rule. This rule states that defendants are liable for your “unforeseeable and uncommon reactions” to their negligence. 

For example, if your bones were brittle because of a pre-existing condition and the accident led you to suffer fractures that the average person would not have suffered, the defendant can still be liable for damages. 

This doctrine doesn’t mean it’s easy to recover damages with a pre-existing condition, however. The other party’s insurance company will do everything possible to keep you from getting the compensation you deserve. You should expect them to use your medical history against you and potentially try to claim that the injuries were not the result of the car crash. 

Another complication you can experience is the difficulty of proving that the accident caused an exacerbation of previous injuries. You need to have an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side to help you with this; otherwise, you could be pressured to accept a low-ball offer from the insurance company. 

What To Do After a Car Accident in Denver, Colorado

The minutes after a car accident are essential. The steps you take in those moments could affect your health as well as your chances of successfully getting compensation for losses. 

Before you do anything else, you have to take stock of yourself. Are you in severe pain? Did you hit your head? Are you actively bleeding? If the answer is yes, it’s best if you don’t try to move too much. Instead, contact emergency medical services for help. 

When medical professionals arrive, have them assess you carefully. You may not have noticed an injury, and the shock of the accident could prevent you from feeling pain. By turning to professionals, however, you can begin getting the help you need. Just as crucially, you’ll also start building medical records you can turn to later as evidence. 

You also have to call the police. Even if you’re not sure whether there were injuries or significant property damage, contact them to be on the safe side. This also ensures there’s a report of the accident. 

When you exchange information with the other person involved in the accident, make sure not to admit to fault. Keep the conversation civil and short.

If you’re well enough to do so, begin gathering evidence of the accident. Take pictures of the vehicles, your injuries, and anything else that can show what happened. If there were eyewitnesses, get their information, too.

You then need to reach out to a car accident lawyer for help. They will be able to guide you through the claims process. 

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Award-Winning Denver Car Accident Lawyers 

If you’ve been in a car accident and have pre-existing medical conditions, you can still potentially recover damages. Contact our team at Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers to speak with a trusted  Denver car accident attorney. Our firm is located near you. Visit our office at 1610 Wynkoop St # 120, Denver, CO 80202. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 39.752209310218284, -105.00045249999998.

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Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm in Denver, CO, handling all personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall, premises liability and more.
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