Atlanta, GA -- (SBWire) -- 04/01/2019 --As the top-rated workman comp attorney serving Atlanta, GA and the surrounding areas, The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson understands that having a pre-existing medical condition or injury can complicate a worker's comp claim. Now, the area's trusted lawyer is advising on how workers can be affected by these policies and what they can do about it.

For instance, if an individual has previously injured the same body part in another workplace injury, then the benefits for the new claim could be slightly reduced to account for the prior workman's comp claim. A doctor can make an evaluation of the worker's condition to determine if it's a continuation of the previous workplace injury, or if it is a new, but related, injury.

If a worker has a condition that stems from a previous injury not related to work but is aggravated by an on-the-job injury, it's likely that they will only receive the benefits to account for the worsening of the condition that can be attributed to the new work-related injury. Similarly, in this case, a doctor can determine whether or not the new injury exacerbated the pre-existing condition.

Regardless of the situation, any workers who have a significant pre-existing condition and are injured while on the job should talk to a workers' compensation lawyer in Atlanta immediately. Because many cases involving previous injuries can end up in litigation, the earlier an attorney is hired, the better the outcome will typically be.

For more information, or to schedule a consultation with the premier workers' comp attorney serving Georgia, call The Law Office of Darwin F. Johnson at 404-692-6482or visit https://www.darwinfjohnson.com/.

About The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson
The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson provide legal defense for individuals all throughout the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. He provides effective legal defense for individuals unjustly injured while at the workplace and gets them the compensation they need. Clients of Darwin F. Johnson don't pay unless he delivers compensation.

Reach the Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson today by phone at 404-692-6482.