If Walmart’s Report Says “Pre-Existing” Because I Once Had Back Pain, How Do I Prove This Injury Made It Worse?
One of the most common defenses Walmart raises after a warehouse or distribution center injury is that the condition was “pre-existing.” Many injured workers hear this after mentioning prior back pain, a chiropractor visit, or an old strain. But under Texas non-subscriber law, a prior condition does not automatically defeat a claim—especially when a work injury clearly made it worse. Because ... Continue Reading