Arizona Workers' Compensation Attorney
Representing Clients in Disputes over Aggravation of Pre-Existing Conditions
An aggravation is a worsening. A pre-existing condition is a medical condition that is causing a problem that may not be significant or may even be completely silent. Whether the condition causes symptoms or not, it may become more painful or symptomatic due to a work-related injury.
If you have experienced an aggravation of a pre-existing medical condition due to an on-the-job injury, enlist the assistance of an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. At the Law Office of Stephen L. Weiss in Phoenix, Arizona, our office provides clients with representation in a wide range of workers' compensation-related issues, including cases where a medical condition has worsened to the point of becoming an impairment in the workplace. For more information, contact.
When a workers' compensation insurance company learns that you are claiming an aggravation of a pre-existing condition, it is typically less willing to accept your workers' compensation claim. Insurers commonly content that the new problem is a continuation of a prior condition rather than an on-the-job injury that has triggered additional symptoms.
Some medical conditions that are commonly aggravated include:
- Neck conditions
- Low back conditions
- Knee conditions
- Shoulder conditions
After a re-injury or aggravation of a pre-existing condition, there are a number of questions the insurance company will ask. These include:
- Were there any witnesses to the incident?
- Did the injured worker report the injury promptly to his employer?
- How quickly was medical attention sought?
- Was the initial treating doctor told about the prior condition?
- Is there any objective medical evidence that the pre-existing condition was worsened by the job injury, or is the claim based solely on the worker's reporting increased pain?
You do not have to face your employer and its workers' compensation insurance company alone. Our firm is highly skilled at handling cases where there is a dispute over a pre-existing condition. We are dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring that your case is handled efficiently and as effectively as possible.
Contact us so we can learn more about your case to determine if you require legal assistance and to see if we can help you.
Law Office of Stephen L. Weiss
1001 N. Central Avenue
Suite 701
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Toll Free: (877) 380-5528
Phone: (602) 257-0200
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