Aggravation vs Exacerbation of a Pre-existing Injury Exacerbation temporarily worsens symptoms, while aggravation is a permanent escalation of your pre-existing condition.
A "recurrence" is when the symptoms of a previous injury recur spontaneously without any external cause. This would result in the "old" claim being reopened. An "aggravation" is when symptoms of a pre-existing injury are increased by a new and definable event.
Here is how the personal injury claim process works: Complete Your Medical Treatment. Submit Demand Package. Settlement of Claim. Compromise of Liens. Statute of Limitations. Lawsuit in Court. Mandatory Arbitration. Trial and Judgment. A court case can be settled at any stage by voluntary agreement of the parties.
An exacerbation results when a pre-existing condition is made worse temporarily by a new injury but will eventually return to the same physical condition as before the injury. On the other hand, an aggravation occurs when a pre-existing condition is made worse permanently by the new injury.
Definitions of aggravation. noun. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse. “the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care” synonyms: exacerbation.
On average, a personal injury settlement ranges between $10,000 to over $75,000. However, navigating personal injury claims can be complex, especially when dealing with insurance companies. Therefore, it is important to seek professional legal advice to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your settlement amount.
Aggravation of pre-existing condition or disability: We must show that the negligent act and resulting injury had a worsening effect on the pre-existing condition, made the pre-existing condition symptomatic or more difficult to treat.
Most settlements and court awards will be approximately $3,000 to $75,000. The likelihood of receiving a payout in this range is approximately 70%. Below we'll map out California personal injury settlements by case type.