Pre-Existing Conditions And Personal Injury Claims In Tampa

Filing a personal injury claim for the first time may leave you with some questions. Rightfully so. When you pursue compensation for your damages you want to make sure that your efforts are successful. Statistically, victims who employ legal help with their claims obtain more favorable outcomes with higher compensation than without legal representation. The Tampa personal injury attorneys at Fulgencio Law will answer all of your questions and guide you through the personal injury claims process.

Factors That Affect A Personal Injury Claim

Pre-Existing Conditions

Some factors can affect your claim. Pre-existing conditions always come up during the personal injury process because insurance companies want to find anything they can to reduce or eliminate the compensation they have to payout. For most accidents, if you have already had injuries before the incident and those injuries were not worsened or you did not suffer new injuries you are not going to have a successful personal injury claim.

Most of the time, accidents cause other injuries that were not there before. In terms of pre-existing conditions, it is very common that accidents exacerbate pre-existing injuries making them significantly worse. In this situation, you will have a good chance of obtaining a fair settlement for your injuries. 

Medical Care

The timing of medical care could make a difference in a personal injury claim. The very first thing you should do after you have been in an accident is to seek medical attention. Doing so provides you with two benefits. The first is the ability to be properly diagnosed and begin a treatment plan that will help you heal faster and recover more fully. The second is that the medical documentation of your injuries right after the accident shows that there is a direct correlation between the accident and your pain.

However, not seeking medical attention immediately doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t recover compensation. If, after waiting to see how you feel, you believe you need medical intervention it is still reasonable to seek medical attention and use the information for your claim. As long as you see your medical provider in a reasonable amount of time after the accident, you should still be able to include the documentation.

Finding A Knowledgeable Personal Injury Attorney In Tampa

When you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you deserve to obtain compensation to help you with your medical expenses as well as any other losses you may have suffered as a result. The experienced Florida car accident attorneys at Fulgencio Law will evaluate your case and provide you with the tools you need to pursue your claim successfully. We will take on the insurance company and fight for your best interests.

We are here to answer your questions. We will provide you with the legal representation you need to obtain a fair settlement so you can move forward with your life after your accident. Don’t hesitate to call Fulgencio Law at (813) 463-0123 to set up a free consultation with a Tampa serious injury attorney today.