Chronic Pain After an Accident
Chronic pain can affect everything from your ability to work, to your relationships with family and friends, to how you sleep at night.
If you are dealing with ongoing pain that your physician thinks might be chronic after a collision or accident, it's not just frustrating: it can be disabling. You are also likely entitled to significant compensation for a chronic pain injury. At Resolute Law Group, we have a 25-year history of representing clients whose lives have been permanently altered by chronic pain and chronic pain syndrome - injuries that sometimes never truly heal.
Understanding Chronic Pain
The definition of “chronic pain” varies between medicine and law. It also varies between different medical specialties.
Generally, pain that persists longer than three months can be considered chronic. It doesn’t always appear on scans, and it doesn’t always respond to standard treatments. But that doesn’t make it any less real.
Chronic pain is common after:
- Motor vehicle collisions.
- Falls or blunt force trauma.
- Spinal injuries or disc damage.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Repetitive strain or surgical complications.
Too often, insurance companies minimize these injuries or argue that the pain is unrelated to the accident. Our team knows how to challenge those assumptions with the right evidence and expert input.
Types of Chronic Pain We See in Injury Cases
1. Musculoskeletal Pain
2. Nerve Pain
3. Post-Traumatic Headaches
Many serious traumatic brain injuries are caused by:
- Falling objects at construction or industrial sites.
- Unsafe public environments like stores or restaurants.
- Equipment failure or lack of safety training.
- Sports injuries (particularly contact sports).
We work with occupational and medical experts to document how the injury occurred and who is responsible.
4. Pain Syndromes
Some clients develop chronic conditions such as:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
- Fibromyalgia.
- Chronic Pain Syndrome.
These diagnoses often require long-term care and can lead to permanent disability.
What Chronic Pain Does to a Person’s Life
The physical pain is one part. The ripple effects are just as serious:
- Missed work and lost income.
- Inability to resume your previous job.
- Ongoing treatment costs.
- Mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety.
Even simple tasks, such as standing, driving, or using a computer, can become difficult. When this stems from an accident that wasn’t your fault, legal action isn’t just an option; it’s a necessary step.
Legal Experience That Makes a Difference
Speak With a Calgary Chronic Pain Lawyer
At Resolute Law Group, we focus on building claims that reflect the full scope of what you’re dealing with. That means:
- Working with pain specialists and medical experts.
- Gathering detailed documentation and functional assessments.
- Demonstrating how your condition limits daily activity and employment.
- Responding early when insurers try to deny or downplay your injury.
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