{"id":1559,"date":"2025-10-17T19:42:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goharzadlaw.com\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2025-10-20T21:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:23:08","slug":"how-pre-existing-conditions-and-medical-history-affect-personal-injury-claims-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goharzadlaw.com\/fa\/how-pre-existing-conditions-and-medical-history-affect-personal-injury-claims-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How Pre-Existing Conditions and Medical History Affect Personal Injury Claims in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1559\" class=\"elementor elementor-1559\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c20e03a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c20e03a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef192b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder of Goharzad Law \u2014 Strategic Legal Advocacy Rooted in Experience\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f204312 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f204312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith over 15 years in litigation, I\u2019ve served both sides of the courtroom\u2014as a former insurance defense attorney and now as a fierce advocate for the injured and mistreated. 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elementor-element-6088ac2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6088ac2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af3651 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af3651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-wdswb2009\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">When filing a <strong>personal injury claim in California<\/strong>, one of the first questions insurance companies and defense attorneys will ask is: <strong>\u201cDid you already have this injury before the accident?\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-fh2hg171\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Your <strong>past medical history<\/strong>\u2014including <strong>pre-existing conditions<\/strong>, chronic pain, old injuries, and even past prescriptions\u2014becomes a focal point in your case. It can either be used against you or strategically framed to support your claim. At <strong>Goharzad Law<\/strong>, I leverage my background in <strong>insurance defense <\/strong>to protect clients from common defense tactics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-698vr181\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">Why Your Medical History Matters in a Personal Injury Case<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-xv6qu183\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Insurance companies dig deep into your history to look for any alternative explanations for your injuries. If they can argue that your pain and suffering existed before the incident, they\u2019ll try to reduce or deny your <strong>personal injury compensation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-d9c4x187\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">This includes common injuries like:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><ul class=\"e0ul2 YY-zb\"><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-ftf3i191\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Back and neck pain (disc herniations, bulges)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-pq7jm194\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Joint issues (knee, shoulder, hip injuries)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-afx3r197\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Headaches and migraines<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-yzg3f200\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-2kfb7202\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">My job is to clearly prove <strong>causation<\/strong>: that your current symptoms were caused\u2014or significantly worsened\u2014by the accident.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-z09uu206\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">California\u2019s Eggshell Plaintiff Rule: Your Legal Protection<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-4z4jf208\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">California recognizes the <strong>\u201ceggshell plaintiff\u201d rule<\/strong>. This legal doctrine holds that a negligent party must take a person as they find them\u2014even if they\u2019re more physically vulnerable than the average person.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-6k0be212\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">That means if your accident <strong>exacerbated a pre-existing condition<\/strong>, you are still entitled to damages under <strong>California personal injury law<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-e0gkv218\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">Common Tactics Insurance Companies Use<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><ul class=\"e0ul2 YY-zb\"><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-5frvr222\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Highlighting \u201cdegenerative\u201d findings on MRIs or X-rays<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-hlji0225\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Misrepresenting prior pain complaints as chronic or disabling<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-6vaet228\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Claiming a \u201cgap in treatment\u201d proves you weren\u2019t really hurt<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-vdzzx231\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Using prior personal injury claims to allege fraud or exaggeration<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-n3nmh233\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Don\u2019t let these tactics intimidate you. Goharzad Law has handled countless cases with complex medical backgrounds\u2014and we know how to beat them.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-129ew235\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">How to Protect Your Personal Injury Case If You Have a Medical History<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-f9ppx237\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Being proactive is key. Here\u2019s what I recommend:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><ul class=\"e0ul2 YY-zb\"><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-zwg8s241\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\"><strong>Tell your lawyer everything<\/strong> about your medical past\u2014don&#8217;t hide or minimize anything.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-dds0j245\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\"><strong>Be consistent<\/strong> in what you tell doctors, especially in intake forms and initial consultations.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-32fcu249\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\"><strong>Document your symptoms clearly<\/strong> and consistently, from day one through recovery.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-591hy253\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\"><strong>Highlight the difference<\/strong> in your day-to-day functionality before and after the injury.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-rravr256\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">Why Work with Goharzad Law?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-5a1nk258\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">With over 15 years of experience\u2014including over a decade defending insurance claims\u2014I understand exactly how these cases are built and attacked. I use your medical history to <strong>build your case<\/strong>, not weaken it.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-ledls262\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">I work with treating physicians and medical experts to:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><ul class=\"e0ul2 YY-zb\"><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-rjhx7266\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Explain the impact of the injury on your pre-existing conditions<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-rxszt269\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Clarify the difference between chronic and acute injuries<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"_5EHX7\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\"><p id=\"viewer-726y0272\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">Demonstrate how your quality of life has changed<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><h2 id=\"viewer-qp34c274\" class=\"g7n2G EGKQY YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"NKkSo\">Don&#8217;t Let Insurance Companies Rewrite Your Story<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-o5y59276\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\">If you&#8217;re worried your medical history will hurt your <strong>California personal injury claim<\/strong>, you&#8217;re exactly the kind of client we\u2019re built to help.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block34\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-8a12k280\" class=\"-kA22 pbpjT YY-zb _3DWex\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"k6Gbk\"><strong>Call Goharzad Law today at (888) 457-7797<\/strong> or <a class=\"aL8A4 _9-cXI\" href=\"https:\/\/goharzadlaw.com\/fa\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>schedule a free consultation<\/u><\/a>. 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