#AskTaniaFleming Whether slipping on an icy sidewalk or being hit by a car as you cross the street, you don’t get to choose when or where accidents occur. A similar principle applies to the negligent property owner who did not remove the ice from the sidewalk or to the distracted driver who failed to look out for pedestrians. The party at fault in causing an accident cannot defeat a claim for compensation with a defense based upon a victim’s predisposition to being injured due to a pre-existing condition. Thin Skull Rule of Personal Injury Law An old injury or pre-existing ...
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