title: ["Extent of damage, previous damage, previous condition, previous disability"--definition of concepts for the legal expert].
abstract: Several examples are discussed to explain the most important legal definitions of social and private accident insurance. The importance of disciplined and lucid language in expert opinions is emphasised. Typical cases are described.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Arztliche Begutachtung, Düsseldorf.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ludolph
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Spohr
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000328:Adult; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007346:Insurance, Accident / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: "Schadensanlage, Vorschaden, Vorzustand, Vorinvalidität"--Begriffsdefinition für den ärztlichen Gutachter.