Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
CRPS, previously referred to as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic pain condition that primarily affects the victim’s arms, legs, and feet. CRPS is believed to be caused by the body’s abnormal response to an injury as a result of damage to either the central or peripheral nervous system.
In particular, CRPS has been linked to injuries arising from:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Surgical mistakes
There are two types of CRPS. Type 1 CRPS is chronic pain that arises from an injury to the arms or legs after an accident while Type 2 CRPS is caused by a direct nerve injury, often due to surgical mistakes. In both types, the pain is typically persistent and severe, disproportionate to the original injury.
Proving causation requires that you have a lawyer who is very knowledgable about this very painful condition. and experienced medical experts, including neurologists and pain management physicians. Our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation to establish causation and ultimately hold the negligent party accountable. Understanding that living with CRPS can result in life-changing physical and emotional consequences, we will do all that is necessary to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Symptoms of Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
There are specific symptoms which help to diagnose CRPS.
CRPS should be treated appropriately and promptly because it may spread to other parts of the body. Doctors typically make a CRPS diagnosis after symptoms have persisted for a prolonged period of time, such as:
- Chronic severe pain or a burning sensation in the arms, legs, and feet
- Stiffness or swelling of the joints
- Decreased mobility of the affected region
- Muscle spasms
- Heightened sensitivity or temperature
- Changes in skin color or texture
- Changes in hair or nail growth
- Currently, there is no known cure for CRPS. Instead, doctors recommend a variety of treatments, including nerve blocks, pain medications, physical therapy and pain management. Failing to diagnose and treat CRPS in the early stages can lead to permanent damage including deterioration of the skin, bones and muscles
If you have been suffering from chronic pain after sustaining an injury or following a surgery, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Once you have begun managing the symptoms of CRPS, contact the personal injury attorneys at Traut Injury Law. We have the skill and resources to maximize your settlement or verdict.
Eric Traut settled two CRPS cases just prior to trial in 2019 and 2023 for $4.1 million and $1.05 million respectively. Once the defense lawyers took the depositions of the CRPS experts hired by Traut Injury Law, the offers went up dramatically and resulted in a fair resolution of both cases.
