Chipley, FL Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

It is important that you understand that the law does not "penalize" a person for having a pre-existing condition. In fact the law says that the person who causes an accident "takes the plaintiff/victim [you] as they find them." But, the burden is on that victim to show how/if their pre-existing injury was aggravated and/or made them more susceptible to the injury they sustained in a subsequent collision/incident. I have passed our response to a very similar inquiry below (based on the facts I assume this may be a 2nd submission from you): Unfortunately, there is not an easy answer or "formula" to use in calculating what your claim is "worth." There are numerous different factors to consider; the most important of which is related to whether or not your prior injury was aggravated. We don't always suggest that a person needs an attorney to help them when they have been in an accident; however, in light of the significance of your bills, they way in which this has impacted your life and (again, most importantly) your pre-existing condition in your back, we strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. The reality is that the insurance company for the at-fault party will likely try to point to your history of back problems as a way of paying you less for your injuries, where as an experienced personal injury attorney very possibly could make that pre-existing injury one of the strengths of your claim/case. We specialize in representing injury victims like you and would be very interested in discussing your claim; the consultation is free and we do not get paid until/unless we are successful in recovering on your behalf.

No, but if the truck is in his dad's name, then you can go after the dad's assets. You might want to consult with a lawyer to give you an opinion as to whether the truck had property damage liability insurance on it.