“How much do cases involving fibromyalgia settle for?”
The answer to this question varies significantly from one lawsuit to another based on numerous factors that are specific to the client’s symptoms and needed medical care. The vast majority of settlements will fall between $75,000 and $500,000, though cases of permanent disability may be settled for $1,000,000 and above.
The payment that’s issued to a victim of fibromyalgia caused by an accident or a work-related injury is a complex subject without a single, definitive answer. Though we can provide a range of estimates, it’s more helpful to talk to a lawyer about the damages you are entitled to, based on your personal circumstances.
From car accidents to slip and falls, there are various accidents that cause enough trauma to alter how your body processes pain. If you are diagnosed with post-traumatic fibromyalgia, our attorneys can help you file a lawsuit and recover the losses you have suffered. To receive a free consultation from a fibromyalgia injury lawsuit attorney, contact our office today.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disorder musculoskeletal system that results in widespread pain and tenderness throughout your body. The severity of symptoms from this chronic disorder can vary from one person to another, and the symptoms may come and go, meaning you can have a series of good days followed by an unexpected flare-up.
Those who are afflicted by fibromyalgia typically have some or all of the following symptoms:
- Widespread pain, meaning the sensation is on both sides of the body and above, as well as below and above the waist.
- Constant fatigue
- Headaches
- Problems sleeping
- Concentration and memory problems (cognitive difficulties)
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with other illnesses, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, joint disorders, depression, and anxiety. This adds another complication in the lives of those who are living with fibromyalgia, which is why the disease is difficult to treat.
Elements that Affect the Average Value of a Fibromyalgia Injury Case
It’s essential to understand the key factor that influence how much you can receive from a fibromyalgia after an accident lawsuit. The individual factors will vary from one case to another, but here are the factors that all personal injury lawsuits have in common:
- Severity of injury / symptoms –basically, those with severe and debilitating symptoms from fibromyalgia receive the highest payouts. For cases involving permanent disability, compensation may be in the 7-figure range.
- Cost of medical care – the costs of treating and managing fibromyalgia have a direct role in the victim’s monetary losses. Keep in mind that medical expenses include cost of future, on-going treatments, along with current expenses.
- Impact on your work duties– if the symptoms of fibromyalgia significantly interfere with your ability to work, you can ask for lost wages or income that’s lost due to a need to stop working or find new employment.
- Age at the time of the accident – those who are younger at the time of diagnosis typically receive bigger settlements, as there is potential for a longer period of suffering.
- Evidence proving causation – how well you can establish a link between the development of fibromyalgia and an accident is essential to maximizing the amount of compensation from a lawsuit.
Proving a Case of Post-Traumatic Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is often caused by infections or genetic mutations that make you more likely to develop chronic pain disorders. That’s why it can be quite challenging to prove that an accident is directly responsible when you are diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
However, there have been many credible studies that show a link between fibromyalgia and accidents like car crashes and trip and falls. When you experience an injury involving blunt force trauma, it can cause your brain to overproduce the chemicals that signal pain in the body. It’s believed that this heightened sensitivity to pain is why some people develop fibromyalgia after a traumatic event.
Another interesting aspect of the illness is the connection between PTSD and fibromyalgia. Essentially, the emotional trauma of an accident can cause stress and anxiety that changes the body’s pain response. This can also result trigger fibromyalgia and other nerve disorders.
Compensatory Damages from a Post-Traumatic Fibromyalgia Lawsuit
The whole point of filing a personal injury claim is to obtain compensation from the party that harmed you. The money is meant to cover your medical costs, along with other expenses that you would not have incurred were it not for the defendant’s negligence or misconduct. The damages you are entitled to may not include everything on this list, but this will give you a general idea of what can be recovered from a post-accident fibromyalgia injury claim:
- Cost of medical treatments, including fees for mental health counseling
- Lifetime care costs if you develop a permanent disability
- Lost wages, including loss of future wages and lost earning potential in cases of severe, debilitating injury
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Damage or loss of property
- Punitive damages
- Cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer
Contact Normandie Law Firm
A diagnosis of fibromyalgia is devastating, no matter how old you are or what you do for a living. When you develop the condition from a work injury or accident caused by someone else, we can help you obtain compensation through a lawsuit or workers’ compensation claim.
Our legal team is here 24/7, so please reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We work on contingency, so there is no need to worry about paying us for the cost of legal fees. Upon the recovery of your settlement, we will deduct a percentage to cover the cost of representing you. We also have a Zero Fee Guarantee in place, so you have the assurance of knowing you owe us $0 if we fail to obtain your payment.
We look forward to educating you on your rights and legal options. Call Normandie Law Firm today and schedule a free case evaluation if you were in an accident that caused you to develop fibromyalgia.
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