The negligent performing of these surgeries led to further injury, including complex regional pain syndrome.

WVFK&N is proud to share that we have successfully secured a $600,000 settlement for an Illinois plaintiff, after a podiatrist negligently performed various unnecessary surgeries. The surgeries were a violation of the establish standard of care, and caused further injury to the plaintiff, including complex regional pain syndrome.

What is complex regional pain syndrome?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that affects an injured (or recently operated on) limb. The pain is consistent or throbbing, and is disproportionate to the expected amount of pain from the injury or surgery. Poorly managed or unnecessary surgeries increase the risk of CRPS.

Aside from pain, symptoms include changes in the limb’s temperature, discoloration, atrophy, muscle spasms, and swelling. CRPS can significantly impact daily life, and can make it difficult or impossible for the afflicted to complete day-to-day tasks. Some of the changes, including muscle atrophy and discoloration, are irreversible once they occur.  Treatment is most successful with early intervention, but the typically is only able to manage symptoms, and not cure CRPS.

WVFK&N Partner John LaMantia, and Associate Attorney Soobin Lee, are proud to have secured the $600,000 settlement for our anonymous client. The settlement will enable the client to seek the best possible therapeutic treatment, and to mitigate the lost earnings as a result of medical negligence.

If you think a medical provider could have caused your CRPS, or performed an unnecessary surgery that negatively impacted your life, reach out to the Malpractice Team at WVFK&N for a comprehensive complimentary case consultation.