Liability & Negligence

Eggshell Plaintiff Rule

A legal doctrine stating that defendants must take plaintiffs as they find them, including any pre-existing vulnerabilities.

In Personal Injury Cases

If you have a pre-existing condition that makes you more susceptible to injury, the at-fault party is still fully liable for all resulting damages, not just what a "normal" person would suffer.

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Pre-Existing Condition

A medical condition that existed before the accident in question.

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