Fighting for You When an Accident Makes an Injury Worse
At the Law Offices of Jay A. Bansal, serving the Phoenix and Tempe areas, we have represented numerous people who have had pre-existing injuries aggravated by car accidents and other harmful events beyond their control. If a recent accident may have seriously worsened your back condition, or a knee, shoulder or other joint injury, for example, please contact us to deal with insurance negotiations and take strong legal action if necessary.
A basic premise of Arizona personal injury law is that an arbitrator or judge is instructed to "take the plaintiff as you find them." In many cases, a person may be able to work and do daily activities prior to an accident, but the impact of that accident:
- Aggravates a pre-existing injury severely enough that a new course of treatment, more intensive physical therapy, surgery, or some other medical intervention becomes necessary
- Escalates back pain, neck pain, or other pain you could deal with so that you are compelled to stop working or to consider surgery
We Work to Cut Through Insurance Company Deceptions and Strategies
Unfortunately, insurance company representatives are trained to look for any pre-existing medical condition as one way to avoid or greatly minimize what they must pay. We have had clients told by insurers that, for example, "Your claim is obviously not worth much because you were already hurt."
In other situations, an insurance agent or adjuster may be reassuring, but the settlement letter cites your pre-existing condition and presents only a "low-ball" offer that will not cover all your medical bills or other needs. Often, the insurance company will focus on a completely unrelated medical condition or problem to avoid paying out for your injury.
Our personal injury lawyers are well equipped to take on cases involving an aggravated pre-existing injury. We strive to get you to the best available doctor for your situation, ensure your medical record accurately reflects the impact of the accident, and demonstrate the full impact of your aggravated pre-existing injury on your life and finances.
Your case involving an aggravated pre-existing injury may be entirely valid, but it will almost certainly call for a skilled plaintiff's attorney with experience in these difficult medical case and connections to a strong network of physicians and other experts. If you are unable to pay for medical treatment, we can connect you to doctors who offer lien treatment — that is, the doctors will only be paid from any verdict or settlement you receive.
Whether you were harmed in a trucking accident, slip-and-fall or other type of accident, please contact us now for a free initial consultation and case evaluation — we can meet in our offices, your home or hospital. You can reach us by phone at 602-910-6804 or 888-339-5104.
