By: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and a similar condition known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are recognized among medical professionals but are not always well known in the legal community. Persons who suffer from these conditions can suffer from relentless pain, swelling, stiffness, and other extremely debilitating symptoms.
RSD and CRPS can be caused by trauma. In fact, two-thirds of all RSD and CRPS cases are related to nerve trauma as the result of physical injuries. When it is the result of the negligent actions of another person, a victim should consider seeking the services of a reflex sympathetic dystrophy attorney in Santa Ana that also specialized in complex regional pain syndrome cases.
RSD Cases Require More Than Just Financial Compensation
Part of litigating a successful RSD case is making sure that the victim also receives appropriate treatment for their condition. This can often times involve neurologists, medications for pain and inflammation, high doses of prednisone, and sometimes the use of nerve blockers injected into specialized areas of the involuntary nervous system. On occasion, surgery may be required to interrupt the nerves or implanting pumps with pain medication into the spinal canal.
Unfortunately, not enough is known about RSD, so the response to treatments is unpredictable. That is why approaching litigation the right way is critical to making sure that a victim is protected for the long-term.
Because RSD and CRPS cases can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and because there can be time limitations in place to recover compensation under the law, it is important to start a dialog with an attorney as soon as possible if you believe you may be suffering from these conditions.
Roberts Law Firm serves clients in the California cities of Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, Irvine, Anaheim, and Riverside as well as serving clients throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.