Meeting the Challenges of Proof in CRPS and RSD Cases
Not all accidents result in predictable injuries. While a low-impact rear-end car collision can be expected to cause whiplash, a simultaneous sharp blow to any portion of the body can sometimes result in nerve trauma that causes lasting pain out of all proportion to the most obvious injury.
If you or a family member is experiencing pain out that seems excessive for the severity of an accident or diagnosed injury, it's possible that complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) represent the cause. These are real conditions that can be diagnosed against recognized clinical criteria. Nevertheless, defendants and their insurance companies can make it very difficult to recover damages in cases of RSD or CRPS.
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With offices in Louisiana and Texas, the attorneys of Bernard & Hart advise clients about their legal options for financial recovery in cases of CRPS, RSD, causalgia or other problems with chronic pain, even when insurance companies resist payment or when treating physicians can't identify any clinical reason to explain it. Contact us at either location for a free consultation about your case.
There are two main challenges for a personal injury Overview lawyer in a case of complex regional pain syndrome or RSD: first, to make sure that you're receiving a correct diagnosis of your injuries, including disorders of the nervous system that can result from a blunt force trauma; and next, to establish a causal link between the accident and the symptoms.
Our experience with complex injury claims, including those involving trauma that is not identified or diagnosed in the course of immediate treatment, gives our clients a definite advantage toward achieving full financial compensation for their injuries.
If you feel that your experience with intense or continuing pain in an arm or shoulder, especially with "hot spots" on the skin, you might need further diagnosis and treatment for CRPS or RSD. Contact a knowledgeable attorney at Bernard & Hart to discuss your right to include these disorders in your demand for negligence damages in a car accident or workplace accident.
