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girlcrazy_420
06-24-2012, 03:35 PM
Just curious if there was any law students in here...

I got in a pretty bad accident when I was 18 (im now 26) and I claimed injuries for back injuries. I've since been fine and almost back to normal, just my back is a little weaker than it was before. As of today, I got sideswiped and tossed my truck off the road into a golf-course. Ya... seniors for ya. Truck is a write off, and my back is completely tensed up and spazzeming out. Since I have already claimed a back injury in the past, can I claim this again? I was checked out and I've got soft tissue damage. I'm not in it for a money-grab; but I'd like physio etc covered to get this shit right and get me back to work.
XplicitLuder
06-24-2012, 03:50 PM
im no law student..but if you claimed it before and now it hurts against due to some idiot sideswiping you, i'd claim it a billion times if i had too. the pains are ocurring due to this current accident, so ya
MindBomber
06-24-2012, 03:56 PM
Not a law student, but I can paraphrase my case manager in saying, a preexisting injury is not a barrier to compensation should a new injury develop. Call ICBC, they should be able to confirm for you.

Good luck, I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Jassanova
06-24-2012, 08:41 PM
If an injury is caused or contributed to by an accident, generally injured parties can claim for new injuries or re-aggravation of old injuries.
racerman88
07-13-2012, 09:33 PM
definitely claim your injuries. Worse case is you will have to find a good lawyer to represent you to deal with ICBC. If it is really bad, you can opt to sue the other driver for your injuries.
girlcrazy_420
07-13-2012, 10:44 PM
I've got a lawyer, their offer wont even cover medical bills for a year.
PornMaster
07-14-2012, 01:01 AM
Lol what kind of shitty lawyer do you have.

If the accident is not your fault, then you should be eligible for part 7 benefits.

They will pay for all medical bills, physio, recovery, wage etc until you are 100% back to normal. YES this includes injuries from previous accidents.

Why would you get an offer so early.
marksport
07-14-2012, 06:32 PM
Get another lawyer, the one you've got isn't doing their job.