RSD in an Auto Accident: A Case Report
For those who may not know, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a serious disease that impacts millions of people all over the world. This disease often starts following a serious accident or traumatic injury, which leads to nerve damage feeding one of the limbs. The nerves send crossed signals to the brain, which are interpreted as pain. Because of this, one of the hallmark symptoms of this syndrome is an intractable pain. A recent research study which was published in the Journal of Pain explored the cases of a few dozen individuals with RSD. Some of the common triggers that they found include:
- Job-related accidents
- Personal injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents
These injuries can happen to anyone at any time. Even though the average age of someone who is diagnosed with RSD is around 30 to 40 years of age, this disease can develop in children and the elderly. One of the most common ways that someone develops RSD is through an auto accident. Almost everyone knows someone who has been involved in a car crash if they haven’t been in one themselves. Therefore, it is important to analyze just how this disease can impact someone who is involved in a motor vehicle accident.
A Case Report: RSD in an Auto Accident
A 58-year-old female was driving her car down the road when she was involved in an auto accident. Another vehicle pulled out in front of her, and the two collided. At the time of the accident, emergency medical personnel were called to the scene. She had sustained a significant injury to her left leg and was transported to a local medical center. Her injuries were treated, and she was sent home. Unfortunately, the pain never went away, and she continued to seek medical care for her injuries. Sadly, the medical professional believed that she had some sort of other motive. For people with RSD, this is common. Some people believed that she simply had anxiety. Other professionals thought she was looking for pain medication. For this individual, it took her more than three years to finally receive her diagnosis. Eventually, she was labeled disabled and was able to receive disability benefits. For these three years, she struggled to find someone who would believe her. It is important for everyone to listen to individuals who complain of chronic pain. For them, the fight is real, and they are only looking for help.
Help From A Legal Adviser
Because many cases of RSD result following a traumatic accident or injury of some kind, it is important for everyone who has been diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy to thoroughly investigate the circumstances around their diagnosis. For help with this, an experienced RSD Lawyer in Sacramento can be a valuable guide. I would be happy to help you and your family explore all of the details related to your accident and ensure that nothing is left unexplored. Please, count on me to represent you and your interests. I would be honored to represent you.
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Contact an Experienced Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Attorney in Sacramento
I’m Ed Smith, an RSD Lawyer in Sacramento. If you or a family member has developed this painful condition, please give me a call at 916-382-0693 for free, friendly legal advice. When your injury was caused by someone’s negligent or careless actions you may be entitled to file a claim to recover compensation for your losses.
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