Types of Nerve Damage Injuries
Nerve injuries take many forms:
**Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)**
A severe chronic pain condition often triggered by injury. Symptoms include:
• Burning, throbbing pain
• Swelling and skin changes
• Temperature sensitivity
• Limited mobility
• Spreading pain to other limbs
**Peripheral Neuropathy**
Damage to peripheral nerves causing:
• Numbness and tingling
• Sharp, burning pain
• Muscle weakness
• Sensitivity to touch
**Radiculopathy**
Nerve root compression from herniated discs or spinal injuries causing pain radiating into arms or legs.
**Brachial Plexus Injuries**
Damage to the nerve network controlling arms and hands, common in motorcycle accidents and birth injuries.
**Traumatic Nerve Injuries**
Nerves severed, crushed, or stretched in accidents, causing loss of sensation and motor function.
Our nerve damage lawyers work with neurologists and pain specialists to document these complex injuries.
**Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)**
A severe chronic pain condition often triggered by injury. Symptoms include:
• Burning, throbbing pain
• Swelling and skin changes
• Temperature sensitivity
• Limited mobility
• Spreading pain to other limbs
**Peripheral Neuropathy**
Damage to peripheral nerves causing:
• Numbness and tingling
• Sharp, burning pain
• Muscle weakness
• Sensitivity to touch
**Radiculopathy**
Nerve root compression from herniated discs or spinal injuries causing pain radiating into arms or legs.
**Brachial Plexus Injuries**
Damage to the nerve network controlling arms and hands, common in motorcycle accidents and birth injuries.
**Traumatic Nerve Injuries**
Nerves severed, crushed, or stretched in accidents, causing loss of sensation and motor function.
Our nerve damage lawyers work with neurologists and pain specialists to document these complex injuries.
Challenges in Nerve Damage Cases
Chronic pain cases present unique challenges:
**Invisible Injuries**
Nerve damage often doesn't appear on standard imaging. Defense attorneys argue injuries are exaggerated or fabricated.
**Diagnostic Complexity**
• Nerve conduction studies
• EMG testing
• Clinical examination
• Response to nerve blocks
• Specialized imaging
**Variable Presentation**
Pain levels fluctuate, making consistent documentation difficult. Good days don't mean the injury is resolved.
**Pre-Existing Conditions**
Defense often blames chronic pain on age, prior injuries, or degenerative conditions.
**Credibility Attacks**
Insurance companies routinely question whether chronic pain is real, hiring "experts" to dispute claims.
**Treatment Resistance**
Many chronic pain conditions don't respond well to treatment, yet defense argues inadequate effort to improve.
Our attorneys know how to overcome these challenges with compelling medical evidence and expert testimony.
**Invisible Injuries**
Nerve damage often doesn't appear on standard imaging. Defense attorneys argue injuries are exaggerated or fabricated.
**Diagnostic Complexity**
• Nerve conduction studies
• EMG testing
• Clinical examination
• Response to nerve blocks
• Specialized imaging
**Variable Presentation**
Pain levels fluctuate, making consistent documentation difficult. Good days don't mean the injury is resolved.
**Pre-Existing Conditions**
Defense often blames chronic pain on age, prior injuries, or degenerative conditions.
**Credibility Attacks**
Insurance companies routinely question whether chronic pain is real, hiring "experts" to dispute claims.
**Treatment Resistance**
Many chronic pain conditions don't respond well to treatment, yet defense argues inadequate effort to improve.
Our attorneys know how to overcome these challenges with compelling medical evidence and expert testimony.
Proving Nerve Damage Claims
Successful nerve damage cases require thorough documentation:
**Objective Medical Evidence**
• Nerve conduction studies showing abnormalities
• EMG documenting nerve dysfunction
• Response to diagnostic blocks
• Medication efficacy records
• Functional decline documentation
**Treatment History**
• Pain management records
• Physical therapy notes
• Medication trials
• Interventional procedures
• Surgical consultations
**Expert Medical Testimony**
• Neurologists on injury mechanism
• Pain management specialists on treatment
• Physical medicine doctors on limitations
**Functional Impact Evidence**
• Work restrictions
• Daily activity limitations
• Sleep disturbance records
• Psychological impacts
**Consistent Documentation**
Regular medical visits and honest reporting of symptoms create credible evidence.
Our nerve damage lawyers build comprehensive cases that withstand defense challenges.
**Objective Medical Evidence**
• Nerve conduction studies showing abnormalities
• EMG documenting nerve dysfunction
• Response to diagnostic blocks
• Medication efficacy records
• Functional decline documentation
**Treatment History**
• Pain management records
• Physical therapy notes
• Medication trials
• Interventional procedures
• Surgical consultations
**Expert Medical Testimony**
• Neurologists on injury mechanism
• Pain management specialists on treatment
• Physical medicine doctors on limitations
**Functional Impact Evidence**
• Work restrictions
• Daily activity limitations
• Sleep disturbance records
• Psychological impacts
**Consistent Documentation**
Regular medical visits and honest reporting of symptoms create credible evidence.
Our nerve damage lawyers build comprehensive cases that withstand defense challenges.
Compensation for Chronic Pain
Nerve damage settlements address multiple areas:
**Medical Expenses**
• Pain management visits
• Medication costs (often ongoing)
• Nerve blocks and injections
• Physical therapy
• Spinal cord stimulator implants
• Surgeries
**Lost Earning Capacity**
Chronic pain often prevents sustained work, especially in physical occupations.
**Pain and Suffering**
Living with constant pain significantly impacts quality of life and deserves substantial compensation.
**Future Medical Care**
Chronic pain requires ongoing management, sometimes for life.
**Settlement Values**
Nerve damage settlements vary widely:
• Moderate neuropathy: $100,000 - $500,000
• Severe CRPS: $500,000 - $5,000,000+
• Permanent disability from nerve damage: $1,000,000+
Values depend on pain severity, impact on function, and available evidence.
**Medical Expenses**
• Pain management visits
• Medication costs (often ongoing)
• Nerve blocks and injections
• Physical therapy
• Spinal cord stimulator implants
• Surgeries
**Lost Earning Capacity**
Chronic pain often prevents sustained work, especially in physical occupations.
**Pain and Suffering**
Living with constant pain significantly impacts quality of life and deserves substantial compensation.
**Future Medical Care**
Chronic pain requires ongoing management, sometimes for life.
**Settlement Values**
Nerve damage settlements vary widely:
• Moderate neuropathy: $100,000 - $500,000
• Severe CRPS: $500,000 - $5,000,000+
• Permanent disability from nerve damage: $1,000,000+
Values depend on pain severity, impact on function, and available evidence.
CRPS: A Special Challenge
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome requires specialized legal handling:
**Understanding CRPS**
CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by:
• Pain disproportionate to initial injury
• Burning, throbbing sensation
• Skin temperature/color changes
• Swelling
• Limited mobility
• Possible spreading to other limbs
**Budapest Criteria**
Medical diagnosis requires meeting established criteria. Our attorneys ensure proper diagnostic documentation.
**Defense Tactics**
Insurers frequently deny CRPS exists or dispute its connection to accidents. We counter with:
• Expert neurologist testimony
• Pain management specialist opinions
• Comprehensive medical records
• Diagnostic test results
**Treatment Documentation**
• Sympathetic nerve blocks
• Physical therapy protocols
• Medication regimens
• Spinal cord stimulator trials
• Ketamine infusions
Our firm has successfully represented numerous CRPS patients against skeptical defendants.
**Understanding CRPS**
CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by:
• Pain disproportionate to initial injury
• Burning, throbbing sensation
• Skin temperature/color changes
• Swelling
• Limited mobility
• Possible spreading to other limbs
**Budapest Criteria**
Medical diagnosis requires meeting established criteria. Our attorneys ensure proper diagnostic documentation.
**Defense Tactics**
Insurers frequently deny CRPS exists or dispute its connection to accidents. We counter with:
• Expert neurologist testimony
• Pain management specialist opinions
• Comprehensive medical records
• Diagnostic test results
**Treatment Documentation**
• Sympathetic nerve blocks
• Physical therapy protocols
• Medication regimens
• Spinal cord stimulator trials
• Ketamine infusions
Our firm has successfully represented numerous CRPS patients against skeptical defendants.