Road Traffic Accidents and the effect of previous ones
Hi Juliebabe
First, I am very sorry to hear about your accident.
Unfortunately, the effect of earlier accidents or other elements of your medical history can often result in the medical experts suggesting that the problems from which you are suffering are not down to the accident in question, but have merely been "exaccerbated" by the accident.
Usually this would imply that even if the accident had not taken place you would have suffered from these symptoms sooner or later.
Most of us as we get older have underlying "pre-degenerative changes" about which we are completely unaware until revealed by an x-ray or other medical examination.
I can well understand your concerns but whilst each case must be looked at individually, your solicitor's advice may be very sound if the medical expert has proper grounds for reaching the conclusion you have described.
However, if it could be established that your future inability to work is solely the result of this accident, then your claim is likely o be worth more and it is worthwhile at least getting a second opinion from another special personal injury lawyer.
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