Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD)

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome RSD

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a condition of the sympathetic nervous system which leads to dystrophy of the affected limbs and constant severe pain to afflicted person. It can be controlled and sometimes stopped if diagnosed in a timely manner.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy was diagnosed over 100 years ago with first cases reported during the Civil War. Today, it continues to be a catastrophic illness resulting from injury. Even with the severity of this illness, there are some physicians that question its existence, especially during the initial stages, when the physical evidence is not readily apparent. This is a serious problem as time is of the essence in diagnosing and curing this disease. Diagnosing Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy too late may foreclose any chance of arresting the disease or affecting a cure. Currently, cases involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy occur either as a result of a personal injury leading to the onset of the condition, or a medical malpractice action stemming from the failure of the physician(s) to properly diagnose or treat this disease either in time or, as sometimes happens, at all. This litigation group was recently formed to better educate and prepare its members to handle cases involving, in one fashion or another, this complex disease.

This Group acts to actively disseminate information among the members on current medical and legal issues involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Members of the group have a wide array of printed materials and contacts and will educate its members as to new information and sources of information as it becomes available.

The Group also maintains lists of pertinent examples of pleadings that may be useful. The Group also compiles a list of those medical experts whose opinions and information are helpful in prosecuting a case involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. In addition, the Group compiles verdicts and settlement reports to aid members in their dealings with insurance companies and defendants.

• Meetings: AAJ Annual and Winter Conventions, or as needed by group members.
• Membership: Open to Regular, Sustaining, Life, and President's Club members.
• Dues: The Litigation Group is complementary to members of the AAJ Professional Negligence Section who can agree to the terms and conditions of membership in the Litigation Group's Affidavit. If you are not yet a member, you can join the Professional Negligence Section here. 

Chair

Andrew Mendlin | Curtis Legal Group, Modesto, CA

Bryan Pope | The Cochran Firm, Dallas, TX