Pre Existing Conditions
Preexisting Conditions Lawyers
Delaware Work Injury Lawyers
A preexisting condition is typically defined by insurance companies as a health issue that existed prior to applying for a health insurance policy or enroll in a new health plan. If you are injured at work, and that injury aggravates a preexisting condition, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. If the injury was aggravated by doing your job it can be deemed a new injury. Many people in todays workforce have a preexisting condition and perform just fine at work. Often, a disease, ailment or disorder that has laid dormant may not cause you any pain or discomfort until you injure yourself at work. Examples could be arthritis, or degenerative disc disease.
If you have been injured while at work and the injury provoked a preexisting condition you may be eligible for workers compensation benefits in Delaware. To discuss your claim call The Law Office of Rahaim and Saints at 302 892 9200.
Preexisting Condition Factors To Consider
Determining if a preexisting condition injury will qualify you for workers compensation benefits depends on several factors that need to be considered:
Factor 1: Was the preexisting condition causing pain or problems prior to getting injured at work?
Factor 2: Did the workplace injury irritate the preexisting injury to the extent that the pain is constantly worse than it was prior to injury?
Factor 3: Were there any odd noises or strange sensations coming from pre-injured area at time of on the job injury?
Factor 4: After injury, is pain still localized to original area of injury? Or, has it moved to different area of same body part?
Factor 5: Has the range of motion decreased in area of preexisting condition since injury?
The factors mentioned above can be very helpful in determining if you have sustained a new injury, or irritated an existing one. As with any injury, it is important to contact a medical professional regarding your accident or injury. Being honest and offering a complete medical history is imperative. You should not attempt to hide any prior injuries with health care providers. Doing so could possibly disqualify you from workers compensation benefits.
