California Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
# Living With CRPS After a California Car Accident: What Injured Victims Should Know
*This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly.*
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Some car accidents in **Los Angeles and Southern California** leave more than bruises and broken bones—they trigger long-lasting pain conditions like **Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)**. CRPS can develop after what seemed like a “routine” injury and can dramatically affect your daily life and ability to work.
The **Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation** is a California personal injury law firm that represents accident victims who develop CRPS and other chronic pain conditions after crashes.
## What Is CRPS and How Can It Follow a Crash?
CRPS is a chronic pain condition that often affects an arm, leg, hand, or foot. It may develop after:
– A fracture or sprain in a car, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident
– Surgery or other medical procedures related to crash injuries
– Nerve or soft tissue damage
Symptoms can include:
– Burning or throbbing pain
– Swelling and sensitivity to touch or temperature
– Changes in skin color or temperature
– Stiffness, weakness, or reduced mobility
Because CRPS is not always visible on standard tests, insurance companies sometimes doubt or minimize it.
## Why CRPS Cases Need Careful Documentation
If you’ve been diagnosed with CRPS after a crash:
– Follow up with specialists, such as pain management doctors or neurologists.
– Keep records of all treatments, medications, and therapy.
– Document how pain affects your sleep, work, and daily activities.
This documentation helps show that your condition is real, serious, and linked to the original accident.
**Walch Law** understands how devastating CRPS can be and can work with your medical providers to present your case clearly to the insurance company or a jury.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Can I bring a claim for CRPS if the accident injury seemed minor at first?**
**A:** Yes. CRPS can develop after injuries that might initially look modest. If the condition can be medically linked to the crash or resulting treatment, it can be part of your injury claim.
**Q: Why do insurance companies sometimes challenge CRPS cases?**
**A:** CRPS can be complex to diagnose and doesn’t always show up clearly on imaging, so insurers may question it or argue it isn’t severe. Strong medical documentation and expert support are often key to these claims.
**Q: How can the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation help with a CRPS claim?**
**A:** Walch Law can gather your medical records, consult with your treating providers, explain how CRPS affects your ability to work and live normally, and pursue compensation that reflects both your current pain and your likely future needs.