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How can a Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy attorney help me
- Our RSD lawyers will make sure you are adequately compensated for your pain and suffering, short-term medical care, long-term medical care, lost wages, and the costs of medication you need;
- Our RSD legal team will identify expert witnesses to identify the causes of your condition and help you recover;
- Our RSD attorneys will draft and file all court documents for you;
- Our RSD lawyers will advocate for you in court;
- Our RSD attorneys will vigorously litigate against the individual or the companies that caused you harm;
- The Schwarz & Schwarz RSD attorneys will negotiate for the best settlement possible for you.
Necessary steps to winning an RSD lawsuit
Show that you have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
Prove that an accident caused your RSD.
Prove that your accident was caused by someone’s negligence.
Show that you have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.aShow how your RSD impacts your life.
RSD FAQ
The attorneys at Schwarz & Schwarz have developed a precise understanding of airport workplace environments, mechanical designs, and machinery work. Schwarz & Schwarz carefully sorts through each case to find the at-fault party and build a compelling case. It’s how we are able to deliver fair compensation, even in complicated cases, where other attorneys may fail.
What is RSD?
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also called regional pain syndrome, may be caused by trauma to the central or peripheral nervous system due to injury or treatment for an injury.
Another theory about the cause of RSD rests in the response of the sympathetic nervous system to an injury. When you are injured, your sympathetic nervous system directs your blood vessels to constrict so you don’t lose too much blood, then it tells them to open back up so that blood can reach the damaged tissue and begin to repair it. When your sympathetic nervous system turns on after an injury but doesn’t turn off, this can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site of your injury.
Those who suffer from RSD most commonly experience chronic pain in the affected area that is much more severe than the pain caused by injury itself. RSD sufferers describe their pain as aching, burning, deep, or throbbing.
Those with RSD may also experience:
- Disfigurement
- Recurring infections of the skin
- Difficulty or pain with movement
- Muscle weakness or spasms
- Stiff joints
- Skin discoloration Neurological symptoms
- Increased or decreased perspiration
- Short-term memory problems
- Insomnia
- Emotional imbalance
What triggers RSD?
Does RSD go away?
Is RSD life-threatening?
Does RSD affect your immune system?
RSD can affect your immune system, resulting in skin that is warm to the touch at the site of the injury, as well as swelling and redness.
If someone suffering from RSD is also suffering from anxiety or depression as a result of their chronic pain, this will depress the immune system as well.
Can RSD affect your heart?
Yes. Your heart beat, blood pressure and respiration are regulated and accelerated by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Your RSD may be a result of dysfunction of the sympathetic nervous system, and if it is, that dysfunction may cause fluctuation of blood pressure and periods of rapid heart beat.
Is RSD a disability?
RSD can be disabling, however, a diagnosis of RSD alone will not qualify you for disability benefits. If your RSD prevents you from working, that may qualify you for benefits.
What is the best treatment for RSD?
RSD does not have a cure, however, the earlier you seek medical help, the more likely you are to recover from many of the symptoms of RSD.
Common treatments for RSD symptoms include:
- Anesthetic creams
- Antidepressants
- Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Nerve blocking injections
- Over-the-counter options like aspirin or ibuprofen
- Physical therapy
- Spinal cord stimulator
Our attorneys have successfully litigated matters involving unsafe airline equipment, contractors, and machinery vendors, including:
- Baggage carts
- Belt loaders
- K loaders
- Baggage tugs
- Belt systems
- Jetways
- Loading docks
- Many other types of dangerous and hazardous conditions at U.S. airports
Our RSD lawyers will help you fight for compensation for RSD
Contact us to schedule your free case evaluation. Our offices are located in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ and we will meet with you at the location that is most convenient for you.