Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and His Elite Team of Lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Fight to Obtain the Best Result for People Suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Buffalo, New York.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is an extremely rare medical condition that is characterized by intense, localized excruciating pain and/or burning. CRPS often results when a severe injury to the victim’s bone, muscle or nerve does not heal properly. Initially, the disorder impacts an infected arm or leg and can then travel to other regions of the body.

As a chronic pain disorder, CRPS can greatly interfere with victims’ daily activities or even the ability to accomplish common tasks. A person with CRPS can suffer debilitating pain, often causing them to miss work. Unfortunately, CRPS diagnoses are not easily confirmed through an objective test. The condition is extremely difficult for medical experts to treat and overcome, which may be frustrating for both victims and their doctors. In severe cases, CRPS victims may never recover and will suffer a long-term disability. We recognize that CRPS can result in significant pain and suffering. Between the costly hospital bills, lost wages and reduced ability to earn wages, the continuing consequences on those suffering from CRPS and their families can be demoralizing. The last thing victims suffering from CRPS need is to be bothered by legal issues.

Accident victims suffering from CRPS want the best personal injury lawyer in Buffalo, New York in their corner. Since 1999, Jed Dietrich, Esq., recognized as a Best Lawyer of America and New York Super Lawyer, has exclusively handled serious personal injury cases. Practicing law the Dietrich way, we are determined, disciplined and dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for your personal injury claim. At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. our team understands how to properly and aggressively pursue CRPS injury claims. If you are suffering from CRPS as a result of injuries related to an accident, hire Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of highly experienced, aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Complex Regional Pain Syndrome lawyers in Buffalo, New York to represent you.

Insurance companies have paid Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his highly experienced, top rated and elite team of Buffalo, New York Complex Regional Pain Syndrome injury lawyers over $175,000,000.00 in verdicts and settlements to compensate his clients for their serious personal injuries. Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. TODAY at 716-839-3939 for a free consultation if you are suffering from CRPS that resulted from an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we WIN for you!

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome can be caused by physical injuries, psychological trauma or even certain illnesses. More often than not, traumatic events such as car accidents or falls from a height are the root behind this condition. The traumatic event is believed to cause sensitivity and stimulate the nerves of the injured body part. The injured tissues raise sensitivity levels in adjoining nerves, which often causes hyper-excitability.

CRPS occurs when the victim’s nervous system falsely believes that a particular body part is still injured, even after the injury has already healed. The pain condition is chronic, meaning it lasts more than 6 months, and often affects previously injured limbs. Doctors and other medical experts believe that CRPS results from malfunction of, or impairment to, the central and peripheral nervous systems. The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system entails nerve signaling from the central nervous system to other parts of the body.

Typically, there are two different types of CRPS, including:

1. Type I: consists of chronic pain that did not result from nerve damage. This type may be caused by slip and falls, car accidents or surgeries.
2. Type II: involves direct damage to the nerve that causes the condition, which commonly occurs after an injection or surgical error.

If you, or your loved one, are suffering from CRPS as a result of an accident in Buffalo, New York or elsewhere in New York State, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of top rated and elite Buffalo, New York Complex Regional Pain Syndrome injury lawyers today at 716-839-3939. Jed Dietrich, Esq. is recognized as a Best Lawyer of America and his team is available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week to help you.

The symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome often vary in their duration and acuteness. In cases where CRPS arises following an injury, the pain experienced may seem excessive when compared to the severity of the injury. Even with injuries involving a mere finger or toe, the pain can rapidly spread to the whole arm or leg. There are even instances where the pain moves to the opposite extremity. Additionally, the symptoms of CRPS may be intensified by emotional stress.

Symptoms of CRPS often include:

1. Overall decreased ability to move the impacted body part;
2. Violent muscle spasms;
3. Chronic and continuous pain, that intensifies over time;
4. Skin discoloration, which often includes purple, red, pale or blotchy skin;
5. Changes to the texture of the skin;
6. Changes in hair or nail growth, which can be no hair growth or rapid hair growth;
7. Touch hypersensitivity;
8. Swelling or inflammation of joints or limbs;
9. Elevated or decreased temperatures of the affected area; and
10. Amplified or irregular sweating.

If you are suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome caused by an accident that was not your fault, contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939. Our team of aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Complex Regional Pain Syndrome attorneys in Buffalo, New York will fight for the compensation that you deserve for the injuries you suffered.

Treatment For Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Both early diagnosis and treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome are vital in preventing additional disability, debilitation and progression of symptoms. Regretfully, no specific diagnostic tests are available for CRPS and an early diagnosis when symptoms are less severe can be troublesome.

CRPS is a neurological disorder, as such there is no simple cure. Treatment generally involves multiple approaches such as:

1. Physical therapy, occupational or rehabilitation therapy;
2. Mirror box therapy;
3. Topical analgesics;
4. Pain killers;
5. Antidepressants;
6. Corticosteroids;
7. Sympathetic nerve blocks;
8. Stimulation of the spinal cord; and
9. Surgical sympathectomy.

Psychological treatment and support are often used in combination with the above.

If you, or a loved one, are suffering from CRPS caused by injuries related to an accident, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his aggressive, tenacious and hardworking team of lawyers and paralegals at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we WIN for you! Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of highly experienced Buffalo, New York Complex Regional Pain Syndrome injury lawyers will battle to obtain the best result for you if you were injured by someone else’s negligence.

If you suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome caused by an accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. For example, if you suffer from CRPS as a result of a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party.

Our highly experienced, aggressive, tenacious and hardworking team will thoroughly investigate your claim to work to gather evidence to prove that:

1. The responsible party owed duty of care to you;
2. The responsible party breached that duty of care by acting negligently or recklessly;
3. The breach of the duty of care caused your injuries and resulting CRPS; and
4. You suffered actual damages as a result.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. team possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to meticulously investigate your CRPS claim and ensure that you are in a position to obtain the highest possible recovery for your injuries. The uncertainty associated with verifying CRPS makes calculating damages in these types of cases an extremely complex task. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has access to world-renowned economic and medical experts who can help prove your injuries and your resulting losses.

With the help of aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyer Jed Dietrich, Esq., victims suffering from CRPS caused by someone else’s negligence may be entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries, which may include:

1. Medical bills and treatment expenses;
2. Lost wages from missed work;
3. Reduced earning capacity;
4. Permanent disability;
5. Pain and suffering; and
6. Mental distress.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!