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CRPS After Workplace Injuries

Standing up for employees living with CRPS caused by workplace hazards

If you’ve developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after a workplace injury, it can feel incredibly overwhelming and unfair - not to mention scary. You might not be able to work anymore and don’t know where your next paycheck is coming from. We understand how difficult this situation is.

At The CRPS Law Firm, we’re committed to helping employees who now struggle with CRPS get justice and compensation for their injuries. Our attorneys understand the impact of these incidents on individuals' lives, and we provide compassionate and persistent advocacy. Let us help you hold responsible parties liable so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.

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Common workplace injuries linked to CRPS
The advantage of choosing our team for CRPS workplace injuries
Who may be liable in workplace-related CRPS cases
Challenges to CRPS workplace claims
Access representation across the U.S. for your CRPS workplace injury

Common workplace injuries linked to CRPS

Being injured at work isn't something anyone wants to go through, but it's a reality many people face when they least expect it. Some of the common ways people get hurt at work include:

Machinery and industrial accidents

Heavy or industrial machinery can change lives in an instant. When fingers, hands, or limbs become caught in fast-moving parts, injured workers may face nerve trauma, deep cuts, or even partial or full amputations. Unsurprisingly, this can lead to significant nerve damage. Even without nerve damage, these injuries can end up leading to CRPS for some people.

Crush injuries

Busy warehouses, shipping hubs, or overhead storage areas present their own risks. When something heavy falls from above or rolls onto a foot or arm, like during forklift collisions or structural collapses, tissues and nerves may be suddenly compressed or permanently damaged. These serious injuries may heal, but workers could be left with CRPS as a result.

Repetitive strain and overuse injuries

CRPS isn’t limited to acute incidents. Some workers perform the same duties - and therefore the same movements (like lifting or scanning boxes, or repeating the same wrist, hand, or shoulder motion) - day in and day out. These repetitive stress injuries can lead to low-level sprains that should heal fairly quickly. Unfortunately, they sometimes lead the worker to develop complex regional pain syndrome instead.

Anyone injured at work should seek medical help right away and be on the lookout for symptoms of CRPS, seeking further assistance if needed.

The advantage of choosing our team for CRPS workplace injuries

When CRPS develops out of a workplace accident, you need more than a generic injury attorney - you need a team that truly understands this rare condition as well as the unique legal challenges of occupational claims.

Founder Bryan Pope brings over 25 years of dedication to helping injured workers fight for compensation.
He actively collaborates with national experts through the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA).
Clear and frequent communication keeps you fully informed, and our empathy will make you feel heard, not just represented.

CRPS from a workplace hazard should never be accepted as just “bad luck.” We're here to help you get the justice you are looking for.

Who may be liable in workplace-related CRPS cases

If your CRPS can be traced to a work-related incident, there are a lot of questions that come up about who is liable and what compensation or benefits you may be entitled to. Below is an overview of who could be responsible and how this might look:

Workers’ compensation insurance benefits

In some workplace injury cases, no one is really to blame - an injury happens despite the worker and the employer being careful. In these cases, you should be able to claim workers' compensation benefits if you were injured while performing your job duties.

This should cover your treatment for the original injuries as well as CRPS and any lingering issues you experience. You should also be able to recover wage replacement benefits if you're eligible for workers' compensation.

Employers

In rare cases, employers may become directly liable, apart from any traditional workers’ comp payments. For example, if they intentionally did something to endanger you or knowingly required you to do work that was substantially certain to cause injury, you might be able to file a lawsuit instead of claiming workers’ compensation benefits. These situations are generally the exception and are rare.

Third-party contractors or subcontractors

On worksites with multiple employers, a mistake or dangerous move by unrelated staff, delivery teams, or specialty crews may allow civil lawsuits against someone who isn't your employer. This might be in addition to workers' compensation benefits, depending on the circumstances.

Equipment or machinery manufacturers

If faulty, overly complicated, or inappropriately labeled machines caused your original accident and injury, you might be able to hold the equipment manufacturer liable. You'll need to demonstrate that the machine was defective and that you were using it as intended or in a reasonable manner.

Property owners or site managers

If there are property owners and site managers who aren't your direct employers, you might be able to file a civil lawsuit against these parties if their negligent actions or inactions were the cause of your original injury.

For example, if a property owner or site manager failed to fix dangerous flooring or ignored clear safety hazards, and those conditions led to your accident and eventual CRPS diagnosis, they could be held legally responsible for your injuries.

Who you can hold liable for your injuries, if anyone, will depend heavily on the circumstances. Speak with a lawyer so they can help you determine your options.

Challenges to CRPS workplace claims

Bringing a claim for CRPS that began with a workplace accident isn’t always easy. Below are some of the complications that may arise:

Delayed symptom onset

CRPS symptoms might not appear right away after the workplace injury. This delay can make it tougher to prove that they really began with a specific accident or job task.

Disputes over causation

Employers and insurers may argue that CRPS was triggered by something outside of work or suggest it resulted from another health condition. They sometimes point to pre-existing problems or off-the-job incidents as the real cause of your symptoms.

Complex documentation and expert opinions

Proving a CRPS workplace case means gathering extensive records and opinions from pain specialists, neurologists, and finding documentation and evidence to prove that your injury actually happened at work. This can be confusing if you aren't experienced in the legal field or familiar with CRPS.

When you face pushback about your CRPS diagnosis, one of the ways you can help yourself and your claim is to work with a CRPS personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. They can help you gather evidence to prove your injury happened at work and fight for what you need so you can focus on recovering.

Access representation across the U.S. for your CRPS workplace injury

If you’ve experienced a workplace injury and believe that it led to CRPS, you deserve legal help. No matter where you’re located, our team can evaluate your case and help you determine if you can take legal recourse. Our firm proudly serves clients nationwide (with help from local legal counsel as needed), ensuring injured workers receive skilled, dedicated support. For immediate help, call us now - we’re ready when you need us most.

Call today for CRPS legal help after a work injury

You shouldn’t have to bear the uphill battle of CRPS from a workplace injury alone. No matter how complex your diagnosis or how powerful your employer’s insurers, our legal team has the resolve and knowledge to help you seek justice. Nobody deserves to have their daily life upended or career limited by hazardous working conditions.

If you or your loved one is struggling with CRPS because of a job-related injury, now is the time to take action. Contact us today and schedule a free case evaluation by calling now or completing our online contact form.

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