Posted by rozeklawoffice on January 7, 2010 under General, Personal Injury Cases, Post-Traumatic Headache, RSD | CRPS, Traumatic Brain Injury | 
A pain diary (ofter known as a “headache journal” or “migraine journal”) can become a critical piece of evidence in a personal injury case. Insurance companies regularly use stall tactics to delay payment of claims, especially in serious injury cases, in the hopes that the injury victim will not be able to specifically recall the nature and severity of their pain in the weeks, months and years immediately following the injury. Insurance companies normally try to group all individual injury victims into a category based upon their particular injury and then set a value on that injury. This is not fair since similar injuries can have a very different effect on two different people.
The better an injury victim is able to remember and describe their specific injuries and the specific impact these injuries had on their life, with specific examples, then generally the more money they will likely receive in pain and suffering. The pain diary empowers the injury victim and helps level the playing field between the injury victim and the insurance company. During the case, the injury victim can refer back to their pain diary to refresh their memory of the devastating effect the injury had on their everyday life.
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Posted by rozeklawoffice on December 25, 2009 under RSD | CRPS |
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a painful, and progressive neurological condition that affects the skin, muscles, joints, and bones. The syndrome usually develops in an injured limb or or part of the body that has sustained trauma. However, many cases of RSD involve only a minor injury. And in some cases, no precipitating event can be identified.
RSD is characterized by burning pain, swelling, and sensitivity to touch. Pain may begin in one area or limb and then spread to other limbs. In some cases, symptoms of RSD diminish for a period of time and then reappear with a new injury.
The proper diagnosis of RSD can be a difficult ordeal for a physician not familiar with the condition. Generally, the diagnosis is made through the taking of an accurate history of the symptoms. An accurate diagnosis is further complicated by the fact that many of the symptoms overlap with other medical conditions and possible even the original traumatic event.
There is no current objective diagnostic test that can confirm the diagnosis of RSD. Anyone suffering from RSD is probably aware of how difficult is to get others to understand, including your own doctor. If the RSD has developed as a result of an accident, it is important to find a lawyer who has experience with clients who have the condition. Only experienced attorneys can understand the condition, ask the right questions in depositions and trial as they relate to the injury, and give you the best chance of a fair settlement for your suffering.
I ran across a website that has a “Living with RSD” section in which others that have RSD share their stories. Reading about other people’s experience with RSD may prove to be very helpful for those who have similar pain and suffering. The web address is http://forum.neurologychannel.com/hc-forum/reflex-sympathetic-dystrophy-rsd_living-with_f150/
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A pain diary (ofter known as a “headache journal” or “migraine journal”) can become a critical piece of evidence in a personal injury case. Insurance companies regularly use stall tactics to delay payment of claims, especially in serious injury cases, in the hopes that the injury victim will not be able to specifically recall the nature and severity of their pain in the weeks, months and years immediately following the injury. Insurance companies normally try to group all individual injury victims into a category based upon their particular injury and then set a value on that injury. This is not fair since similar injuries can have a very different effect on two different people.