Neck injuries caused by a car accident can be quite severe – but can you make a claim for compensation when you already had a neck injury which the accident has made worse? Well the answer is yes. To be honest, the number of clients we already have which are suffering from some sort of pre-existing injury or condition is significantly high.
The key to a successful compensation claim when a previous neck injury has been aggravated by an accident which wasn’t your fault is medical evidence. Here at The Injury Lawyers, we would arrange for you to be examined by an independent medical expert, the type of expert will depend on the type of injury and also the type of pre-existing injury or condition you are suffering from.
The medical expert will assess your condition prior to the accident and also the extent of injury or aggravation after the accident. The expert will compile a medical report with his opinion and prognosis of your injury. A prognosis is the experts opinion on how long you are likely to be suffering for. This will also include any recommendations in respect of further treatment or further assessments.
Often, the expert may need to review your medical records in assessing the extent of any pre-existing condition. This will help the expert determine how long it will take for you to return to the level of pain you were at before the accident. This length of time is what the compensation you will be awarded is based on.
Therefore, although at first thought it may seem more complicated to claim if you were already suffering from a neck injury before the accident, in reality, it is no more complicated than a personal injury claim where there was no pre-existing condition.
As previously mentioned, here at The Injury Lawyers, we deal with a high number of cases such as this and therefore have firsthand experience in getting the compensation which is deserved for our clients.
So if you are looking to make a neck injury claim, please contact our professional claims line 0800 634 7575.
