Sentences with phrase «previous injuries or accidents»

Other factors that may determine the time involved to resolve your claim are whether fault for your injuries is an issue with the insurer, how many parties are involved, such as in the case where more than one person might be at fault for your injuries, and whether you might have had previous injuries or accidents that the insurer might argue are contributing to your symptoms or length of recovery.

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Many people suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident are concerned that pre-existing injuries they may have had from previous motor vehicle accidents, for example, might reduce or perhaps negate any potential damage award that might be granted to them.

If you admit that you had an injury prior to your accident, the claims adjuster may deny your claims or offer you a lower settlement by finding that your latest injury is merely an exacerbation of your previous one.

«Causation» is often a key issue at many ICBC claims and frequently ICBC takes the position at trial that while a Plaintiff is injured the injury would have existed even without the car accident as it was caused by previous or subsequent events.

Insurance companies such as Safeco might even go as far as delving into your medical history to find something they can cherry pick and use against you, stating that you had a preexisting condition or previous accident which caused the injuries you claim were a result of the car crash.

Be Honest With Your Attorney and Doctors - If you had previous accidents or injuries, your doctors and attorney need to know about them.

An accident can make a previous injury more serious or permanent.