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Lawyers Who Have the Skills to Prove CRPS Cases
Relentless representation when negligence causes CRPS
Many people who have CRPS can file a legal claim against the people or businesses that caused their disorder. Physical trauma from accidents is a leading cause of CRPS. Our CRPS lawyers have more than 25 years of experience fighting for CRPS victims. We have the working relationships and advocacy skills to prove the two main parts of any CRPS claim:
- That was an accident or negligence that caused your CRPS.
- Your CRPS requires long-term medical care for your physical trauma and your mental health.
The CRPS Law Firm has earned the trust of our clients and the respect of insurance companies and the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our strong record of verdicts and settlements. Founding partner, Bryan Pope, is the only lawyer who is a Director on the RSDSA Board. The RSDSA is a national advocacy organization for patients with CRPS. Bryan frequently gives presentations about filing CRPS/RSD lawsuits and speaks at RSDSA conferences and legal symposiums. His team works to stay current on new CRPS research and treatments.
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What types of accidents or negligence cause CRPS?
It is generally a body’s response to different types of physical trauma. Any type of accident that can cause any of the following injuries can cause CRPS:
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Broken bones/fractures
- Deep wounds
- Sprains and strains
- Burns
- Neck disorders
- The use of a cast
- Surgeries
In some cases, a person’s injuries may directly cause their CRPS. In other cases, medical procedures (such as a surgery to treat your injuries) may cause a person’s CRPS. We work to show how your CRPS developed and that your CRPS relates to the original accident/negligence.
The types of accidents that can cause any of the above types of injuries include:
- Vehicle accidents
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Bus accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Negligent security assaults
- Defective products
- Construction accidents
- Dog bites
- Workplace accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Unnecessary medical procedures
- Surgical mistakes
- Improper needle sticks
- Many other types of incompetent medical care
- Other types of accidents
How do you show who is liable for conduct that causes CRPS?
Our CRPS lawyers work with investigators and the police to help investigate how the accident that caused your CRPS happened and why the accident was preventable. We review with you and any of the witnesses that you know what happened.
We also take the following steps to help prove your CRSP case:
Liability experts
Depending on how your accident happened, we work with traffic reconstruction experts, product safety experts, physicians, industry professionals (such as trucking professionals), and others to help prove fault or negligence.
The discovery process
We formally question, in writing, all of the defendants who may be responsible. Our CRPS lawyers also question everyone who has knowledge about your accident, including the defendants. The people we question may include drivers, property owners, manufacturers, doctors, and eyewitnesses. Our investigators also question whether anyone has any video or camera images of the accident.
How do you prove a person has CRPS?
There are several basic parts of your claim. We need to show that someone owed you a duty of care and that they breached that duty. Two examples are a driver who owes you a duty of care and breaches that duty by driving through a red light or a doctor who performs an unnecessary surgery when a less invasive option was available. We also need to show that the accident or negligence/malpractice is the cause of your CRPS.
Medical experts
We work with doctors who can verify, through diagnostic tests and a personal examination, that you have one of the types of CRPS. Once there is confirmation of your CRPS, we review with your doctors the following:
- What medical care do you need to treat your CRPS?
- What complications may arise?
- How is your CRPS affecting your ability to function, work, and enjoy your life?
- How severe are your physical and emotional pain and suffering?
We normally obtain written medical reports from the doctors we work with. We may also obtain a video deposition of the principal doctor caring for you, or we may arrange for that doctor to testify in court on your behalf.
Some of the many healthcare providers we work with to help show that accidents (or malpractice) caused your CRPS, that you do have CRPS, and the full range of medical care you will need, include the following:
- Neurologists and neurosurgeons
- Pain Management specialists
- CRPS specialists
- ER doctors
- Family doctors
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Vocational therapists
- Psychologists
We also work with long-term care planners to estimate your future needs.
How do you persuade insurance companies and juries?
Our CRPS lawyers normally begin the settlement negotiations by preparing a formal demand letter. The demand letter explains why we believe the insurance company’s client is liable for the accident that caused our client’s CRPS. The demand letter also explains what your financial damage (such as the cost of your medical care and your lost wages) and your personal damages (such as your physical pain and mental suffering) are.
We understand how much your case is worth and what the insurance company is likely to offer. If we cannot settle (with your approval), we can argue your case before a judge and jury.
Get help by calling our CRPS Law Firm today
At the CRPS Law Firm, we understand what evidence and arguments are necessary to settle or prove your claim because we’ve handled many trials before. We’re ready to help file your claim and to be a strong advocate for you today.
Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle CRPS personal injury and medical malpractice claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only receive compensation if your claim is successful.