What is Exacerbation of a Prior Condition?
A defendant is liable for new injuries proximately caused to a plaintiff and also for exacerbations or worsening of any pre-existing or prior health conditions that the victim was suffering from prior to the accident.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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