Do I have an injury claim if I had a pre existing back injury prior to a slip and fall incident?

You may have a claim regardless of your pre-existing case or injuries. You are perfectly within your rights to claim that this fall has aggravated your old injuries as well as caused new ones. There are 2 parts to every case: liability and damages. Liability has to do with how the fall happened and whether you can hold someone responsible for it. Damages are what you have lost - in this case, your injuries. Whether or not you have a claim here depends on when the incident happened and when the last snow/rain had been. You should contact an attorney for a free consultation. Good luck.

These cases are expensive, and without a serious injury, the costs could exceed a recovery if any

You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statements to the adverse party or insurance company nor grant them access to any medical records. Photograph the injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. You can access my Legal Guides through my profile page on .

You may have a case. Consult with a personal injury lawyer.

If your preexisting condition was aggravated by this incident you have a claim. Follow through with your medical care and talk to a lawyer.

Was it snowing at the time of the accident? Let me know.