Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC | Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Lawyer • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Attorney • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Lawyer • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome AttorneyReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the sympathetic nervous system. RSD is considered a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1, which more fully represents the full scope of the condition's symptoms and signs. CRPS II, previously called causalgia ( a termed coined in the American Civil War when it was first diagnosed), follows partial damage to a nerve. In some cases the pain can be so severe that patients request amputation, only to find that the pain returns in the stump. CFRPS pain can improve within one year after injury, but if it is still unchanged after 12 months (longstanding CRPS), then it will often not improve at all. Individuals call our lawfirm frustrated that their physician can not or does not seem able to address their pain. We are asked who they can see. While many types of physicians can treat CRPS, a physiatrist or rehabilitation physician is often overlooked. At this time there is no cure for CRPS or RSD. The best doctors can offer is trying to relieve the terrible pain. In September of 2009, a underinsured motorist case involving Reflex Sympathetic was settled for $592,500.00 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. A 35 year old mother of two was involved in a three car rear end collision. She suffered a cervical disc herniation with nerve damage, cervical brachial syndrome and RSD. The RSD caused her to be unable to continue working as a nurse’s assistant and to be a nurse where she was working her way through college at the time. In September of 2008, a workplace injury, including Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, case was settled in Philadelphia Pennsylvania for $2.5 million dollars. The injuries arose when a box of coins fell on the bank teller's foot and leg during a delivery. The bank teller initially tried to return to work but was now using a wheel chair and nerve damage had left her in horrific pain. She required constant medical care, constant medical attention, and she should have a daily nurse to assist her. Her attorney stated that RSD is commonly diagnosed after several other diagnoses fail, even though her medical tests show nothing wrong. The defense claimed the bank teller suffered no injuries. The company eventually settled the claim. Some six to eight million people are afflicted with RSD. Most of these people are women. RSD usually starts in one extremity, such as the foot or hand, and progressively worsens and spreads to other areas of the body. This pain syndrome can occur after an injury, such as a broken bone. The degree of pain is usually disproportionate to the injury and often continues after the injury is healed. If you have RSD, contact Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC and ask to speak with one of our Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy lawyers for your free consultation. Causes of RSDMinor injuries can lead to RSD, which can develop anytime from immediately after you are injured to several days later. The first sign of RSD is a painful sensation that is not in proportion to the type of injury. Traumas that can lead to RSD:
Symptoms of RSDNot all symptoms of RSD / CRPS need to be evident for a person to have RSD. Patients can have different symptoms depending on the stage of their RSD. If you are experiencing at least three of the following symptoms, you may have RSD:
The Three Stages of RSDThere are three stages of RSD. Each stage normally lasts for approximately three months. The different stages can progress at different speeds depending on the patient. A person can experience different stages of RSD in different parts of the body simultaneously. RSD's stages are very unpredictable. Stage 1: AcuteThere is severe pain in the area of the injury, including muscle stiffness, swelling, and muscle cramping. The patient may sweat profusely. His or her skin may experience changes in color and temperature and be more sensitive to light and touch. Stage 2: DystrophicThe swelling and pain increase and start to spread to other parts of the body. Muscle tissue and bone may start to break down. Nails and hair may change in consistency, and their growth may become erratic. Stage 3: AtrophicThe person experiences unmanageable pain and irreversible muscle atrophy. Some patients may experience this third stage of RSD in all parts of the body. Why you need an RSD lawyerA person may have RSD because of an injury from an accident caused by someone else. Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident or caused by errors, such as a misdirected needle, unnecessary surgery, misdiagnosis, or faulty medical treatments, can be grounds for a personal injury claim or lawsuit. RSD cases can be very complicated. This is why you need an experienced Western Pennsylvania or Pittsburgh Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy lawyer that can help you. We, at Carol Rosenbloom Associates LLC believe that our clients need the help of a legal professional who is experienced in dealing with RSD cases and knows that RSD is a serious condition that may be permanent, painful, and costly. At Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC, we have a thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania personal injury law and more than 40 years of combined experience handling cases involving reflex sympathetic dystrophy. If you or a family member suffer reflex sympathetic dystrophy, our attorneys can quickly evaluate your claim and explain your options. Initial consultations are free. The majority of our services are provided on a contingent fee basis. This means you will pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to achieve a verdict or settlement on your behalf. Protect yourself and contact us today. Free Consultations Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC Toll Free: 1-800-511-2411 |
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