As soon as you’re born and start walking around, you’ve got pre-existing conditions. In South Carolina, a special rule – the “Eggshell Plaintiff Rule” – recognizes that fact. Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains the rule and more in this discussion with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff. Tune in for his insights about the crucial differences between new injuries and aggravations, the importance of honesty, and the reason why lay witnesses can make or break a plaintiff’s personal injury case.

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