If you have a previous injury but then get hurt at work again, can you still get treated and file for work comp?
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If you have a previous injury but then get hurt at work again, can you still get treated and file for work comp?
Asked on November 11, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you would file a separate workers' compensation claim for each injury. If the injuries involved different parts of the body, they would clearly be separate claims. If you re-injured the same part of the body, it may be construed as a continuation of the original claim as it may be difficult to determine whether it was a new injury or just exacerbation of the original injury.
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