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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) remains poorly understood by medical professionals, yet research consistently shows that direct trauma – particularly from traffic accidents and slip and fall incidents – is the most common trigger for this debilitating condition. When negligence causes an accident that leads to CRPS, victims deserve specialized legal representation that understands the unique challenges of these cases.
Southern California sees thousands of negligence-based accidents annually, and if you’re suffering from CRPS as a result, the compassionate California Complex Regional Pain Syndrome lawyers at Feher Law can help. Our experienced legal team combines medical knowledge with aggressive advocacy to secure the substantial compensation you need to manage this chronic condition and rebuild your life. Call (866) 646-6676 today for your free consultation.
Do You Have a Case?
To establish a valid CRPS legal claim in California, four essential elements must be present:
- Duty of care – Establishing that the defendant had a responsibility toward you (such as a driver’s obligation to operate their vehicle safely)
- Breach of duty – Proving the defendant failed to meet this responsibility through negligent actions or inaction
- Causation – Demonstrating a direct link between their negligence and the accident that triggered your CRPS
- Damages – Documenting the physical, emotional, and financial harm you’ve suffered as a result
Our experienced CRPS attorneys work with medical experts to establish the critical connection between the traumatic incident and your resulting condition. Since these cases require specialized knowledge, we recommend consulting with our team promptly to evaluate your claim.
Damages You Can Recover
CRPS victims may be entitled to substantial compensation across multiple categories:
Economic Damages:
- Past and future medical expenses (treatments, medications, therapy)
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Home modifications and accessibility equipment
- Long-term care costs
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering (often extreme with CRPS)
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of enjoyment in daily activities
- Loss of consortium (impact on relationships)
Punitive Damages:
- May be available in cases involving malicious or extraordinarily reckless conduct
- Designed to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior
Our legal team meticulously documents all applicable damages to ensure your compensation reflects the full impact of this life-altering condition.
Why Consider Feher Law
Feher Law is a top-ranking California trial law firm with an impressive track record of guiding challenging CRPS cases toward optimal outcomes. These afford our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing they have the resources to treat their chronic pain effectively.
When you work with one of our California personal injury attorneys, you can expect all the following advantages:
- We recognize just how emotionally taxing CRPS can be, and our compassionate legal support makes a difference.
- We tailor our legal representation to your unique claim, which means you get the personalized legal guidance you need and deserve.
- We are skilled litigators, knowing when the time to file a lawsuit has arrived, and have ample experience backing our efforts up.
- We’re there when you need us – every time you need us.
Don’t let the stress of CRPS stop you from seeking the personalized legal guidance you need to recover as fully as possible on your losses.
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Meet Our Experienced California CRPS Lawyers
CRPS is a challenging condition that can be life-altering, and if your case was caused by someone else’s negligence, a California CRPS lawyer at Feher Law can help. The esteemed members of our legal team are well-versed in the complexities of CRPS and are well-prepared to harness the full force of their legal skills in pursuit of the compensation you deserve.
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Navigating a CRPS Lawsuit in the Golden State
To successfully navigate a CRPS lawsuit, which is legally complex and emotionally challenging to begin with, you need skilled legal guidance backing you up, and there are several primary factors to consider:
- The Kind of Claim – Every CRPS claim is unique, but they tend to fall under the classification of either personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, or product liability.
- The At-Fault Party – An essential element of your CRPS claim is identifying the defendant/negligent party. Common examples include negligent medical professionals, employers, manufacturers, or motorists, such as in a traffic accident claim.
- The Legal Process – In response to a claim of CRPS, the process generally begins with the investigation and extends to discovery, negotiations, and potentially a lawsuit that leads to trial.
Having a focused California CRPS attorney behind you every step of the way is the surest means of protecting your rights and securing your rightful compensation.
How We Can Help You
If you are dealing with chronic pain as a result of someone else’s negligence, Feher Law can help in all the following critical ways:
- Personal Injury Claims – If you developed CRPS in response to an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, such as another driver’s distraction or impairment in a traffic accident, we’ll fiercely advocate for just compensation that covers your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses.
- Workers’ Compensation Claims – Workers’ compensation claims can be even more complex than personal injury claims, and they afford less robust coverage. We have the legal expertise to move your claim forward.
- Medical Malpractice Claims – If you’re experiencing pain that has no end in sight as a result of a medical professional who failed to employ the practices that other medical professionals do under similar circumstances, we can help hold them accountable.
You’ll file your CRPS claim with the involved insurance company, and you can rely on them to do what they can to minimize your settlement in support of their own profits. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Feher Law are talented negotiators who will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to obtain compensation that fairly addresses your pain management needs.
First Steps After a Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome Diagnosis
If you suffer CRPS as a result of another person or entity’s negligence, there are several important steps forward that you should concentrate on, including:
- Continuing with the medical attention that you need to manage your pain and carefully following the medical treatment plan your doctor prescribes
- Working closely with a California complex regional pain syndrome attorney who has extensive experience ably handling these difficult claims
- Preserving all relevant evidence related to the precipitating accident, the negligence of the at-fault party, and the extent of your damages – or losses
- Carefully documenting your related medical records, including detailed notes that specify your appointments, medical treatments and procedures, and medical recommendations
- Maintaining a pain journal that outlines your physical pain levels
Key Evidence You’ll Need
The intricacies of CRPS claims are well established, and the backbone of successful claims is robust evidence, such as the following:
- Evidence that speaks to the at-fault party’s liability, which will depend upon the kind of negligence involved but can include eyewitness testimony, photos and videos, expert testimony, accident reconstruction models, your medical records and doctor’s reports, and dashcam and security camera footage
- Documentation that demonstrates how your life has been impacted by the CRPS you’re experiencing, including your emotional pain and suffering, your limitations related to activities, your pain levels – which can be tracked by the McGill Pain Index – and how your daily life has been changed overall
- Your medical records, which contain valuable information that includes your diagnosis, treatment plan, and overall progress.
- The expert testimony of professionals with expertise in CRPS and pain management therapy
Ultimately, you’ll need to establish the level of suffering you’ve endured as a result of the other party’s negligence. Because pain is subjective, proving that you’ve developed CRPS can be especially difficult.
At Feher Law, we’ve carefully honed a strategic approach that helps us obtain compensation that addresses our clients’ complete losses.
A Deadline You Need to Know About
The State of California has a time limit – or statute of limitations – in place that affords claimants like you only two years to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for the injury that triggered your CRPS. Living with a debilitating condition like CRPS can affect you for the rest of your life, which means it’s a far too serious matter not to reach out to an accomplished personal injury lawyer for the help you need today.
Our Fee Structure
As your medical expenses continue to rise, you may experience a steep decline in your income – and the thought of taking on the additional cost of a savvy attorney may give you pause. The difference that your attorney can make in the outcome of your claim, however, is immense, and our reputable accident attorneys work on contingency, which means they don’t get paid unless your claim is successfully settled or you receive a court award.
General Information on CRPS That Might Help You
What is CRPS?
CRPS refers to complex regional pain syndrome – or reflexive dystrophy (RSD) – which is a medical condition that is characterized by chronic and severe pain that is usually focused in one limb. While the cause of CRPS isn’t understood, it is closely associated with physical injury or trauma. CRPS is a debilitating condition that is divided into two types, including:
- Type 1, which does not involve nerve damage
- Type 2, which includes confirmed nerve damage
CRPS cases are medically challenging, and a multidisciplinary approach is generally called for. Early intervention is closely associated with improved health outcomes, which makes it in your best interest to seek immediate medical attention in the aftermath of an accident.
The impact of CRPS extends beyond physical symptoms, affecting approximately 200,000 Americans annually. Research shows that women are affected three times more often than men, with the average age of onset being 40 years.
CRPS diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation since no single test can confirm the condition. Healthcare providers typically use the Budapest Criteria, which examines sensory, vasomotor, sudomotor/edema, and motor/trophic symptoms and signs.
Treatment approaches include:
- Medication management (anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants)
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Sympathetic nerve blocks
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Psychological support for pain management strategies
- Emerging treatments such as ketamine infusions and immunoglobulin therapy
General Causes
While little is known about exactly what causes CRPS, general causes that are most closely linked to the condition include all the following:
- Injury Trauma – The underlying injury doesn’t have to be particularly serious for a serious case of CRPS to develop, which shows the importance of seeking medical attention in the wake of any accident-induced trauma.
- Forceful Impact – Any sudden force or impact to the body can interfere with circulation and nerve function, which can potentially trigger the onset of CRPS
- Surgical Procedures or Complications – The trauma of surgery alone and the body’s response may contribute to CRPS, and surgical trauma, such as postoperative infections or concerns related to anesthesia have also been associated.
- Nerve Damage – A nerve dysfunction can develop into faulty pain signals and sensory distortions that are characteristic of CRPS.
- Neurological Disorders – Neurological disorders, such as those caused by spinal cord injuries, strokes, or MS can disrupt pain processing and, thereby, increase susceptibility to CRPS.
Common Symptoms
CRPS symptoms typically develop in the affected limb and can vary significantly in intensity and duration. The McGill Pain Index ranks CRPS pain as more severe than childbirth, amputation, and cancer pain, scoring it at approximately 42 out of 50 on the pain scale. Symptoms often appear in distinct stages, with acute symptoms occurring within the first three months and chronic symptoms potentially lasting years.
Primary symptoms include:
- Continuous burning or throbbing pain that worsens with movement or touch
- Skin changes including temperature variations (alternating between hot and cold)
- Color changes ranging from white and mottled to red or blue
- Swelling and inflammation in the affected area
- Abnormal sweating patterns
- Altered nail and hair growth (either increased or decreased)
- Joint stiffness and muscle spasms
- Decreased mobility and muscle weakness
- Tremors or dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Spreading of symptoms to other body parts in approximately 70% of cases
Many patients also report significant psychological impacts, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which can further complicate treatment and recovery. Early recognition of these symptoms is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
Why Choose Us Over Other California CRPS Lawyers?
At Feher Law, our legal focus is catastrophic injuries and conditions like CRPS, and we channel our legal expertise into every claim we handle in all the following important ways:
- We’re available around the clock and are there for you when you need us.
- We carefully assess every claim and provide individualized legal services in response.
- We will effectively and efficiently guide you through the legal process – in fierce pursuit of a favorable resolution.
- We will help you avoid the pitfalls that too many claimants fall victim to, such as posting on social media while their claims are pending or making statements to the insurance company instead of leaving the matter to their attorneys.
Our primary concern is your ability to successfully address your pain.
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If you’re suffering from CRPS as a result of someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t wait to consult with a dedicated CRPS attorney, and Feher Law is on your side and here to help. Because CRPS is a poorly understood condition that is characterized by pain, which is subjective to begin with, bringing your strongest case from the start is critical.
Protect your claim and your health by reaching out and scheduling a free consultation with one of our trusted personal injury attorneys today. By taking this important first step, you set the course for your fullest recovery.
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FAQs
How much is a CRPS lawsuit worth?
CRPS lawsuit settlements vary widely based on factors including pain severity, impact on quality of life, and liability clarity. While our firm has secured settlements ranging from $2.8 million to $4.4 million in catastrophic injury cases, each CRPS case is unique. The value depends on medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, and pain and suffering damages.
Is CRPS considered a permanent disability?
Yes, CRPS is often recognized as a permanent disability by both the Social Security Administration and private disability insurers. While some patients experience symptom improvement with early intervention and comprehensive treatment, many CRPS sufferers face lifelong pain and limitations that significantly impact their ability to work and perform daily activities.
What percentage do CRPS injury lawyers get from settlements in California?
In California, personal injury attorneys typically work on a contingency fee basis, collecting between 33-40% of the final settlement amount. At Feher Law, we operate on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront and we only collect a fee if we secure compensation for you. Our fee structure is clearly outlined during your free initial consultation to ensure complete transparency.
