Will a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Case?

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No. Louisiana law requires that a negligent party “take his victim as he finds him” which is an awkward way of saying pre-existing conditions do not reduce the value of your case.  Pre-Existing conditions can make your case more challenging but a capable and experienced injury lawyer will always get top dollar for you.

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