If you have a pre-existing medical condition or prior injury, it's possible for that condition to make you more vulnerable to injuries caused through the negligence of another party. In this sort of case, you may be faced with the "eggshell plaintiff" doctrine, a rule that can have a significant impact on your personal injury settlement.
Understanding the Rule
According to the eggshell plaintiff doctrine (also known as "eggshell skull"), any party that causes an injury due to their negligence remains responsible for any and all injuries that result, even if the injured party has a pre-existing condition that leaves them more vulnerable to injuries than usual.
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