An elderly woman with osteoporosis suffered numerous broken bones as a result of a minor car accident.A person without osteoporosis would not have suffered any broken bones in the same circumstances.What would you reasonably expect a court to determine with respect to a negligence claim by the elderly claimant?

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The thin skull principle dictates that a defendant must take their victim as they find them. This means if a person has a pre-existing condition that makes them more susceptible to injury (like osteoporosis in this case), the defendant is still fully liable for all injuries caused, even if the injuries are more severe than what would be expected for a person without the condition.

An Elderly Woman with Osteoporosis Suffered Numerous Broken Bones as a Result