Medical Treatment for Partially Pre-Existing Injuries in Baltimore

Just because you have had a pre-existing injury prior to your work accident does not mean that you should not be compensated for treatment for any injuries that were aggravated by an accident. If you are in this situation, you should get in touch with an attorney to help you get the treatment you need for your injuries.

Having an attorney by your side, you will be better prepared to face the Workers’ Compensation Commission when describing how your existing injury was made worse by the accident and why you deserve to have your treatment for the injury covered by workers’ compensation.

What Constitutes a Partially Pre-Existing Condition?

A pre-existing condition can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, but it is something that existed prior to the accident. An example of this would be when someone fell and hurt their right knee, but upon having an MRI done it was found that their meniscus was already deteriorating. Although the chronic deterioration was not bothering the person at all, it may have played a factor in their injury. As a result, the injured victim may have sustained more severe injuries had they not had pre-existing injuries.

Do Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cover Treatment for Pre-Existing Problems?

As required by law, the workers’ compensation carrier must cover any treatment related to the work injury. This would include treatment of a pre-existing condition that has worsened due to work circumstances. However, in some cases, workers’ compensation claims can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. This occurs frequently with health issues like asthma where the gasses and chemicals that a worker is exposed to could make their asthma worse but the Workers’ Compensation Commission may not find that to be a compensable occupational disease as the worker having asthma did not originate from work.

Schedule a Consultation for More Insight

If you or a loved one suffered a work injury that aggravated a pre-existing condition, you should get in touch with an experienced attorney to make sure that the medical treatment is covered by the insurance company. If it is not, the victim may be liable for paying for the treatment which could prove to be expensive. For more insight regarding medical treatment for partially pre-existing injuries in Baltimore, be sure to schedule an initial consultation with a Price Benowitz attorney today.