Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is never
easy to manage and psychologically it can be even harder if you know the
syndrome has been caused by the actions of someone else. CRPS can be caused by
an accident at work, a road traffic accident or perhaps a traumatic injury in a
public place. In these instances it isn’t your fault and you can make a CRPS claim.
The first step is to find a solicitor who specialises in the
condition or related chronic pain injury cases. You can utilise the Law Society
directory to find a specialist or utilise the recommendations of friends or
family.
Once you’ve chosen your solicitor they will need a considerable
amount of information from you to put your case together, including:
- When the accident or injury took place
- The date of the accident or injury and how it happened
- The contact details of any witnesses
- The full details of your injury, medical diagnosis, treatment and long term prognosis
They may also ask you to provide proof of loss of earnings
or any medical expenses such as the cost of physiotherapy or any other
treatment you’ve had to alleviate the symptoms of your condition. With this
information you solicitor should be able to tell you the likelihood of your
case succeeding and the approximate compensation amount you should be able to
expect.
If they agree to take your case on you should be provided
with all the legal processes involved in the case and also send you a letter
summarising the advice regarding your case and written proof they are acting on
your behalf. All costings and potential fees should be worked into this letter
and discussed where appropriate too.
CRPS can mean that your entire lifestyle needs to be adapted
and this is why compensation exists.
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