If you were injured in a car crash, one medical condition you may have is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This condition can cause debilitating pain that appears disproportionate to the initial injury’s severity, making it difficult to recover fair compensation that acknowledges what you are experiencing.
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What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
CRPS is a chronic pain syndrome in which you feel severe burning pain, sensitivity to touch, swelling, and other issues after an initial physical injury. This medical condition usually arises as a result of a trauma or injury to the body, especially after a forceful trauma to an arm or leg.
In most cases, the injury affects one arm or leg, but it can sometimes spread across the body to affect multiple limbs and/or joints.
Symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Some of the signs and symptoms you should watch out for after an accident that can suggest you have complex regional pain syndrome include:
- Continuous burning or throbbing pain, typically in the extremities
- Sensitivity to touch and cold
- Swelling
- Changes in skin color, texture, appearance, and temperature
- Joint stiffness and swelling
- Limited mobility of the affected body part or region
- Muscle spasms, tremors, loss, or weakness
- Changes in nail and hair growth
This condition can present differently in different people, so it’s important to seek medical attention immediately and work closely with your healthcare team to ensure that your condition is properly diagnosed and documented.
Damages You Could Recover If You Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
As a car accident victim, you have the right to seek compensation for all damages related to the medical conditions you develop due to the crash caused by someone else’s negligence. These associated damages could include payment for:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Medication
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future lost income
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
How Much Is My CRPS Injury Claim Worth?
Because the intensity of pain seems disproportionate to the initial injury when CRPS is involved, many insurance companies will try to limit claimants’ recovery by saying that they are exaggerating symptoms. Being able to recover fair compensation for CRPS will largely depend on your lawyer’s ability to document your injuries and show that you are accurately representing your symptoms.
An experienced lawyer can work with medical experts and others to help prove the extent of your pain and suffering, as well as other factors such as your prognosis and quality of life.
Reach Out to Our CRPS Injury Lawyers Today
If you have suffered CRPS after a car accident, you need a personal injury lawyer who understands the legal and medical issues involved and can build a compelling personal injury claim on your behalf.
At Dulin McQuinn Young, we know the tactics insurance companies use to try to devalue claims, and we can protect your rights. Contact us today to discuss your case with a caring and knowledgeable Denver car accident lawyer.