Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome - A Devastating Condition Explained
Through the years, I've worked with many clients who suffer what is often termed chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following a personal injury. This condition is usually devastating to the person suffering. Not only does the person suffer pain that can leave them disabled, they often cannot get good medical treatment or even straight answers from their physician. These patients don't just hurt. They usually become depressed from the pain and frustrated by a medical system that does not help. Their families also suffer tremendously as well.
The medical issues with chronic pain are complex. I have deposed many doctors and have found that even the medical professionals often do not understand (or cannot explain) these issues unless they specialize in this area of care. This evening I came across a blog entry from another attorney that referenced a video explaining the condition. After watching the video, I decided to post it. It is a great discussion of chronic pain and its cause.
Does anyone have any thoughts about whether this tape might be admissable in evidence or before a jury at trial under American rules of evidence if presented by a physician as part of his or her testimony concerning a person injured who developed complex regional pain syndrome. If the tape could not be shown to a jury could the physician do the demonstration in one form or another himself as part of his testimony concerning the aliment. As you may guess I have a crps case on deck. Any thoughts are appreciated.Thanks, Jim Riley
Jim,
I thought this was a great video when I found it. The speaker does an excellent job explaining a very disabling pain condition. As far as admitting the video itself, each state has specific evidence rules on those issues. However, I would add that if you are looking for an expert, then this is the type of guy you would want. He can explain the condition in a way that engages and educates the audience. I always look for someone who can take complex issues and demonstrate them in such a manner.