Quite often, injury victims are not in perfect health. One injury victim may be suffering from a serious heart condition that predisposes them to blood clots, heart attacks, and other heart-related injuries during times of great stress. Another injury victim may be suffering from a weak back that is prone to fracture injuries. Injury victims who are in particularly poor health, or who are uniquely fragile — for example, who suffer from muscle weakness or a lack of bone density — may feel that they are not in a strong position to sue the defendant who caused their injuries. These victims mistakenly believe that their condition precludes a lawsuit. After all, should the defendant be held liable for injuries that are unexpected? Simply put: yes. In Arizona, and in other jurisdictions throughout the country, defendants may be held liable for any and all injuries that were caused by their negligent, reckless, or intentional actions. It does not matter that the defendant was “unlucky” that their actions affected a fragile victim — the defendant must bear the burden. All of this is great news for injury victims, of course, and we encourage you to speak with a qualified attorney for further guidance. For now, let’s unpack some of this terminology so that we can clarify any remaining confusion. Defendants Must Accept the Cost Burden of Their Actions No matter what jurisdiction you’re in — Arizona or California or New Mexico or Texas — the “thin skull” rule, otherwise known as the […]