Did you or a member of your family develop CRPS after an incident that resulted in a burn injury? Depending on the details surrounding the incident resulting harm, you might be eligible to pursue a claim. Specifically, you could pursue a claim to for the chronic pain that developed after your burn injury.
Are you interested in learning more about your right to sue for your CRPS? If so, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible. CRPS claims are among the most difficult to pursue successfully; therefore, appropriate legal representation is necessary. If you would like to explore the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm today – you can trust the experts at Normandie Law Group.
Normandie Law Group is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling different claims and guiding victims and their families toward successful claim outcomes. Our lawyers are knowledgeable on burn injuries and CRPS and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience.
Understanding CRPS
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a condition that leads to chronic pain, which is can be disabling or debilitating – preventing afflicted individuals from living normal, pain-free lives. CRPS is categorized into CRPS Type I and CRPS Type II. Both CRPS Type I and Type II are strictly associated with chronic pain; however, the causes leading to the CRPS are different.
CRPS Type I is strictly associated with minor nerve injuries as well as soft tissue injuries – common soft tissue injuries include fractures, burns, sprains, and strains, for example. On the contrary, CRPS Type II is associated with major nerve injuries. It is important to note that CRPS Type II has been called Causalgia as well as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in the past; although the “correct” term to use is CRPS Type II, both Causalgia and RSD are still frequently used to describe the condition.
What does CRPS affect? CRPS normally causes pain in the skin, muscles, bones, and joints. Depending on each particular case, the pain can be intermittent or constant; afflicted parties often describe CRPS pain as a burning pain. Typically, CRPS affects the limbs; however, the pain associated with the condition can spread to other (or more unconventional) areas of the body as the condition progresses.
In addition to causing chronic pain, CRPS is likely to affect quality of life in multiple ways. For instance, afflicted parties might be unable to continue working due to their pain; therefore, they could be unable to earn income. The chronic pain associated with CRPS could also affect the ability to participate in certain hobbies. The chronic pain condition can also result in significant mental and emotional harm.
Burn Injuries Can Lead to CRPS
Burn injuries (second-degree injuries, third-degree injuries, etc.) can result in both minor nerve injuries and major nerve injuries. Although every burn injury is different, victims of burn injuries could experience the loss of feeling, the loss of function, and the loss of mobility, for instance. As explained above, both minor and major burn injuries can lead to CRPS. This means that victims of burn injuries (specifically burn injuries that result in nerve damage) are at risk of developing CRPS. If your burn injury developed into CRPS, it is essential that you seek medical attention to ensure that you have access to the treatment necessary to manage your chronic pain.
Can You Sue?
Do you have the right to sue for your CRPS? Based on the details surrounding your incident, you might have grounds to sue. Who can you sue for your CRPS? If your CRPS developed as a direct result of a burn injury, you might have grounds to sue party or entity liable for the incident that caused your burn injury.
How can you establish liability for an incident? To establish liability, the following four elements must be present:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Cause
- Harm
In other words, the party or entity must have owed you a duty of care (such as the duty to keep the premises safe or the duty to ensure products were safe for use). The party or entity must have breached the duty of care towards you, directly causing an incident. The incident must have resulted in harm.
Typically, parties or entities are liable for the harm resulting the incident; however, they could also be liable for any conditions that develop as a result of original harm. What does this mean? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you might be eligible to pursue a burn injury CRPS claim.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the CRPS that you developed after a burn injury, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. The CRPS burn injury accident attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue a claim – and fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed.
Recovering Monetary Compensation
As explained above, you might have grounds to sue for the CRPS that you developed as a result of a burn injury. If your claim is successful, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. Could you really be eligible to recover compensation? If so, how much compensation could you receive? Although the specific amount of compensation that you could receive will be strictly based on the details surrounding your claim, it could include some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Attorney’s fees
Because the type and amount of compensation that you could recover is based on the details surrounding your claim, you should discuss your claim with an expert to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the compensation that you could be awarded if your claim is successful. When you allow the CRPS burn injury lawyers at our firm to handle your claim, you can trust that our experts will fight for your right to receive the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.
To learn more about the compensation that you might be entitled to receive, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the CRPS burn injury attorneys at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
Preparing to Pursue a Claim
Unfortunately, the lack of action immediately after an incident can negatively affect your right to sue. Therefore, there are a number of things that you should do to prepare to pursue a claim. Consider the recommendations listed below:
- Seek medical care for your injuries as soon as possible
- Take photos of the injuries you sustained (both before and after medical care)
- Take photos of the entire scene of the incident
- Make a written incident report with the appropriate party or entity (this might be the police, a company, or a property owner, for example)
- Speak to all witnesses (gather their contact information for later reference)
- Collect all medical records associated with your injuries
Because CRPS does not appear immediately, you will have to take additional steps after suspecting chronic pain related to your original injury. Consider the additional recommendations made below:
- Seek medical care – if you keep experiencing pain even if your injuries appear to be gone, you must seek additional medical evaluation. Unfortunately, pain can be disregarded by medical professionals; therefore, it is sometimes necessary to get multiple medical opinions before being able to get a diagnosis (diagnosing CRPS can be complicated).
- Follow all recommended treatment – after being diagnosed with CRPS, it is important that you follow all treatment plans, which could include physical therapy, pain management therapy, and prescription medication, for example.
- Gather all records related strictly to your diagnosis of CRPS – this should include medical records as well as any records relevant to your ability to work, for instance.
For more information about the recommended actions that you should take to ensure that you can pursue your claim, contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim.
The Statute of Limitations
Even if you have the right to sue for your CRPS associated with a burn injury, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to file your claim within the appropriate length of time. This is because your claim is subject to a statute of limitations – which determines the specific length of time that you have to pursue your claim. If you do not file your claim on time, you will simply lose your right to pursue a claim. The injury claims pursued in California are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to pursue their claims. However, exceptions could apply – which could toll (or pause) the applicable deadline.
The issue with CRPS, however, is that it does not appear immediately after the incident. It can appear weeks or months after the original incident. Because of this, affected parties must act as soon as possible to ensure that they can preserve their right to sue. If you would like to learn more about the exact length of time that you have to file your claim, contact our firm as soon as possible.
Reviews from Real Clients
I spoke to multiple lawyers, but no one wanted to take my CRPS case. Everyone was full of excuses. I found a lawyer willing to take my case at Normandie Law Firm, and I never looked back. My lawyer was amazing and helped me recover a fair settlement.
Jose R.
My CRPS was devastating, but I was happy to finally know what was wrong with me. My lawyer helped me understand my right to sue and fought to protect my rights every step of the way until getting me a fair payout.
Tania L.
After being rejected from several law firms, I ended up at Normandie Law Firm. To my surprise, they didn’t hesitate to take on my CRPS claim. They are more than ready to take on any type of case and fight for their client’s rights. I will always recommend them!
Tom C.
My lawyer went above it all to handle my CRPS claim successfully and get me the compensation that I was owed. There is no doubt in my mind that Normandie Law Firm is the best!
Thomas R.
Contact Normandie Law Group
Did you develop CRPS after a burn injury? If so, you might be in need of legal assistance to pursue your burn injury CRPS lawsuit against the at-fault party or entity. If you would like to learn more about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your rights after suffering harm, including burn injuries and CRPS, associated with an incident. If you would like to discuss your claim with our experts, contact us today.
At our firm, we understand that the fear of expensive legal fees can get in the way of accessing necessary legal services. Our firm offers free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. This means that our experienced attorneys will be available to provide you with all the information that you might need to begin or continue your claim. If you are interested in benefiting from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee as well as a strict contingency structure. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Because of our contingency structure, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome.
Are you ready to discuss your claim with the CRPS burn injury lawyers at our firm? If so, contact us today.
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