Eggshell skull rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001816",
  "term": "Eggshell skull rule",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A doctrine in tort law that holds a defendant responsible for all damages resulting from their tortious conduct, even if the plaintiff's pre-existing physical or psychological condition made the injuries more severe than they would have been for an average person. This rule prevents a defendant from claiming that the plaintiff's unusual susceptibility should reduce the defendant's liability. It is also known as the \"thin skull rule\" and is widely applied in personal injury cases.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/eggshell-skull-rule/"
}