Los Angeles CRPS Lawyer
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Complex regional pain syndrome can follow what looked like a minor injury, and insurers often doubt it because there is no single test that proves it. For people in Los Angeles living with burning pain, swelling, and skin and temperature changes, that doubt makes recovery harder.
A Los Angeles CRPS lawyer at Feher Law builds the medical proof that connects your condition to the crash, fall, or surgery that caused it, and pursues the full cost of care, lost income, and a life lived in pain.
There is no charge unless we recover for you, and the first conversation costs nothing.
Key Takeaways
- CRPS claims come in four shapes, and the shape decides the ceiling. The defendant may be a healthcare provider, an employer, the manufacturer of a defective product, or a negligent third party, and the claim runs as medical malpractice, ordinary negligence under Civil Code 1714, product liability, or workers’ compensation.
- Only the malpractice route is capped. Civil Code 3333 measures damages as all the detriment proximately caused, with no ceiling on an ordinary injury claim, while Civil Code 3333.2 caps non-economic damages only where the injury came from medical negligence.
- Count two years from the original injury to sue (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). If a public agency is involved, a government claim is due in six months (Government Code 911.2). A minor may have more time, and CRPS is often diagnosed late, so do not wait for a final diagnosis.
- If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share and not barred. The rule comes from Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why CRPS Cases Need a Prepared Lawyer
CRPS cases are contested because the condition is hard to see on a scan, and insurers know it. We prepare for that fight by:
- building a diagnosis record with the right specialists, such as pain management and neurology
- tying the onset to the original injury with timeline and medical evidence
- documenting the daily limits that pain causes, with testimony from people who know you
- valuing years of treatment and lost earning capacity
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
You generally have two years from the injury to file a lawsuit, and six months to present a claim against a public entity. CRPS adds a medical clock: early diagnosis and treatment are better for your health and for your case.
- Early treatment records show when symptoms began and how they spread
- The original injury evidence, such as crash reports and video, may be lost
- Insurers use gaps in care to blame another cause
- Witnesses to your pre-injury life remember best soon after
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
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Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
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Law Clerk
What CRPS Is and How It Affects You
Complex regional pain syndrome, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic pain condition that usually affects a limb after an injury. The pain is often out of proportion to the original injury, and it can come with swelling, temperature and color changes, and sensitivity to touch. Doctors describe it as a problem in how the nervous system responds after trauma.
Injuries That Can Lead to CRPS
CRPS can follow many kinds of injuries, including:
- fractures and sprains, especially of the wrist, ankle, or foot
- crush injuries and surgery
- nerve injuries from crashes
- falls and slip-and-fall accidents
- workplace injuries and repetitive trauma
When someone else’s negligence caused the original injury, the law holds them responsible for the harm that followed, including CRPS, even if you turned out to be more vulnerable than the average person.
Symptoms to Report to Your Doctor
Common symptoms include burning or throbbing pain, swelling, changes in skin color or temperature, sweating changes, stiffness, and sensitivity to light touch.
How a CRPS Lawsuit Is Built
A CRPS lawsuit is built in a particular order:
- Confirm the diagnosis with a qualified physician and keep every record.
- Prove the original injury and who was at fault.
- Link the two with medical opinion and timeline evidence.
- Price the future with treatment plans and, where appropriate, a life care plan and economist.
- Negotiate or try the case against an insurer that will question the diagnosis.
The Claims We Handle for CRPS Clients
Feher Law represents CRPS clients in claims arising from:
- vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes
- falls and premises accidents
- workplace and construction injuries, including claims against third parties
- medical or product-related injuries
A claim can include treatment costs, future pain management, lost earnings, and non-economic damages for pain and loss of function.
After a CRPS Diagnosis
If you have been diagnosed with CRPS, see a pain specialist, follow the treatment plan, and keep a symptom journal. Tell your doctors about the original injury, and let us know before you speak with an insurer.
Evidence That Supports a CRPS Claim
CRPS evidence includes your diagnosis and specialist notes, treatment and medication records, photos of swelling and skin changes, a symptom journal, employment and pay records, the records of the original injury, and statements from family and coworkers about how your life changed. We help you collect and organize it.
CRPS Claims in Los Angeles: Proving Cause and Long-Term Cost
Expect the insurer to argue that the pain came from something else or is overstated. We respond with treatment records, a clear timeline from the injury to the first symptoms, and physicians who can explain the link.
How CRPS Is Documented for a Los Angeles Claim
CRPS is diagnosed clinically, from a pattern of symptoms and signs under accepted criteria such as the Budapest criteria, so the quality of the medical records matters as much as the diagnosis itself.
Filing Deadlines for CRPS Claims
Most personal injury suits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. For a claim against a public entity, a claim generally must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2. Because CRPS may not be diagnosed for months, do not wait for a final diagnosis to speak with a lawyer.
What a CRPS Lawyer Costs
Our CRPS clients pay no fee unless there is a recovery, and the terms are written down before you sign.
CRPS Clients We Represent in Los Angeles County
We represent clients across Los Angeles County and Southern California.
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Get a Free Review of Your CRPS Claim
Call (310) 340-1112 or contact Feher Law for a free review of your CRPS claim.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $22.7M – Elder Abuse, Fraud, Wills & Probate
- $1.55M – Broken Heel
- $1.5M – Broken Femur Injury
- $1.25M – Equine Accident – Fractured Pelvis
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: try our CRPS compensation calculator for a first range, or speak directly with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a personalized review.
What a CRPS Claim Can Be Worth in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) cases involve chronic, debilitating pain. Settlements account for lifelong impact:
| CRPS Severity | Typical Settlement | Severe / Long-term Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 – Mild / Resolving | $50,000 – $250,000 | $300,000 – $750,000 |
| Type 1 – Moderate | $250,000 – $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Type 1 – Severe / Chronic | $1,000,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Type 2 (with nerve damage) | $1,500,000 – $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
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Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.