Another common question is when workers comp will offer a settlement for pre-existing conditions. Sometimes an employee will have a pre-existing condition, sustain a new injury or illness, and try to get his or her pre-existing conditions paid for through the workers’ compensation settlement for the new condition. This isn’t how the system works, and the employee could end up in trouble if this happens. That is why it’s important to talk to a Buffalo, New York workers’ compensation lawyer for your personal situation.
For example, an employee might have suffered a brain injury outside of work. During his or her employment, another injury occurred, such as a broken leg. The employee might claim that the TBI and the broken leg were both a result of the workplace accident. As soon as the insurance company finds out the truth, the claim could be denied altogether. If the employee was to take care of this situation correctly, he or she could still receive compensation for the broken leg. Hurwitz, Witcher & Molloy understand that getting injured can severely impact your work life, which is why our firm works hard to get the compensation you deserve.