Many individuals who suffer from long-term pain disorders develop such problems through factors unrelated to the negligence of others, such as hereditary influences.
However, others experience debilitating persistent pain conditions, either on their own or in combination with physical injuries, arising from the negligence of another party.
When a person is affected by a severe ongoing pain condition, the consequences can have a profound effect on their life. They may struggle to manage everyday tasks at home, find themselves unable to remain in employment, or, in many cases, lose the ability to live independently. These significant changes in capability can create a distressing period for both the individual and their loved ones, impacting them economically and emotionally.
Such persistent pain syndromes may develop following physical trauma, whether minor or severe, that occurs as a result of another party’s negligence.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term pain condition that produces a wide range of symptoms affecting multiple parts of the body. These may include:
- Migraines and tension headaches
- Inflammation or swelling
- Persistent fatigue and physical exhaustion
- Disturbed or non-restorative sleep
- Ongoing muscle aches and chronic pain
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues or jaw discomfort
- Reduced mobility and functional limitations
- Restless leg syndrome
- Digestive disturbances such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Psychological distress including anxiety or panic episodes
Types of Fibromyalgia
- Fibromyalgia can present in two main forms:
- Idiopathic (Primary) Fibromyalgia – develops spontaneously without an obvious cause.
- Trauma-induced (Post-traumatic) Fibromyalgia – arises following a physical injury or traumatic event.
Causes and Liability
Although Fibromyalgia may develop naturally and independently of external factors, it can also emerge after a physical trauma caused by the negligent actions of another party. Where the condition can be directly traced back to such negligence, responsibility may rest with the at-fault party.
How Our Solicitors Can Help
Our specialist personal injury solicitors recognise the crucial role of tailored medical treatment, structured rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy in managing chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia. We also understand the importance of compassionate psychological support for both the injured individual and their family. This ensures that the demanding recovery journey can be faced with strength, without forcing loved ones to compromise on other vital aspects of life such as employment, education, or financial stability.
With extensive experience in complex injury compensation claims, our legal team is dedicated to securing the settlement you deserve. We work to obtain the financial resources necessary for you and your family to begin rebuilding your lives—starting with personalised treatment, rehabilitation, and specialist therapy.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
CRPS is a long-term pain disorder that typically affects specific areas of the body, most commonly the arms or legs.
The main symptoms of CRPS may include:
- An intense, burning pain
- Muscle deterioration or wasting
- Discolouration of the skin
- Heightened skin sensitivity
- Changes in temperature in the affected area
- Swelling and inflammation
- Severe pain when attempting to move or touch the area
- Abnormal hair and nail growth
CRPS often develops after a significant trauma to a limb, such as an amputation, crush injury, or fracture. However, it can also arise after less obvious traumas, including surgery, infections, or even a relatively mild sprain. Emotional stress is also believed to play a key role in its onset.
While CRPS may sometimes occur without negligence being involved, it can also develop following an injury caused by another party’s carelessness or breach of duty. Even where the condition is not an immediate result of negligence, liability may still be established if the development of CRPS can be directly linked to that negligence and its consequences.
Our specialist serious injury solicitors fully appreciate the importance of effective treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy in managing chronic pain conditions such as CRPS.
We also understand the vital role of emotional and family support in helping an injured person through their recovery, ensuring that the process is approached with strength and determination, without forcing loved ones to sacrifice other areas of their lives, such as work or education.
With their extensive experience in handling serious injury compensation claims, our expert solicitors are dedicated to securing the compensation you and your family deserve. This support can enable you to access specialist rehabilitation, therapy, and tailored treatment, helping you rebuild your life and move forward after injury.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve, which transmits sensory signals from the face to the brain. As a result, even the slightest stimulation of the face—such as yawning—can become intensely painful
Common symptoms include:
- Pain typically localised to the jaw, cheeks, teeth, gums, lips, and chin
- Periods of mild discomfort alternating with sudden, severe, shock-like pain
- Pain episodes ranging from seconds to months, often followed by pain-free intervals
- Attacks triggered by routine facial stimulation, such as eating or chewing
Worsening episodes over time, becoming longer, more frequent, and more severe
The condition often develops when pressure is placed on the trigeminal nerve, usually due to contact between a blood vessel (artery or vein) and the nerve at the base of the brain, disrupting its function.
Although Trigeminal Neuralgia can arise without external influence, it may also occur following physical trauma caused by another party’s negligence. In some cases, even if the condition does not manifest immediately, liability may still be established if its development can be directly traced back to that negligence and its consequences.
Our dedicated serious injury solicitors appreciate how vital timely treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy are in managing chronic pain conditions such as Trigeminal Neuralgia.
We also understand the importance of emotional support—for both the injured person and their family—so that the often difficult recovery process can be faced with strength, without forcing loved ones to compromise other essential aspects of their lives, such as work, education, or personal commitments.
With extensive experience in serious injury compensation claims, our specialist solicitors are well-equipped to secure the compensation you and your family deserve. This financial support can help you begin the process of rebuilding your life, starting with access to tailored treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a persistent muscular condition in which pressure on tender spots within the muscles, known as trigger points, leads to pain that may radiate to other, unrelated parts of the body—commonly referred to as referred pain.
Typical symptoms of MPS include:
- Ongoing or intensifying discomfort
- A dull, throbbing muscular ache
- Restricted mobility or stiffness in the affected area
- Palpable knots or tight bands in the muscles
- Disturbed sleep caused by pain
The severity of MPS varies widely between individuals. While some may only experience mild discomfort, others can suffer with severe, debilitating pain.
MPS often develops after a single muscle, or a group of muscles, has been repeatedly strained. This may occur as a result of repetitive work-related movements or from stress-induced tension and tightness.
Although MPS may develop naturally and without outside influence, it can also arise following physical trauma caused by another party’s negligence. In such cases, where the condition can be directly traced back to that negligence, responsibility may still be attributed even if the disorder did not emerge immediately after the incident.
At our firm, our dedicated serious injury solicitors understand how crucial medical care, rehabilitation, and therapy are in helping those living with chronic pain conditions such as MPS. We also recognise the importance of psychological and emotional support for both the injured person and their family, ensuring that recovery is pursued with full commitment without placing undue strain on loved ones’ daily lives, work, or education.
With extensive experience in serious injury compensation claims, our specialist solicitors are well-placed to secure on your behalf the compensation you and your family need to begin rebuilding your lives. This may include access to tailored treatment programmes, rehabilitation services, and ongoing therapy designed to support your recovery and restore stability.