Exacerbation of a Prior Condition

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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.

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