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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes an individual to lose sensation in their extremities such as the hands or the legs. This condition may be caused by chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, or a neurodegenerative illness, and even as a result of botched surgery. Peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage may come on after a round of antibiotics, and may sometimes be permanent. We don’t usually think about the nerves that criss-cross our bodies, but they play a vital role in keeping us safe by letting us know whether something is too hot or too cold, or elicits painful stimuli so we can stop doing it in order to prevent further damage to the body. Peripheral neuropathy has a negligence aspect to it, and it is usually due to someone else not doing what they were meant to do that you developed it. As such, you are well within your rights when it comes to filing a lawsuit to recover money damages for this illness, and we’re here to help with that.

Were you diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy after surgery gone wrong, a course of medication, repetitive stress injury, physical trauma such as after a car accident, cancer, or due to an untreated or undiagnosed condition? The experienced peripheral neuropathy attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of legal experience helping people just like you get the justice and compensation they deserve. Please give us a call NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. We work on contingency fee basis, which means that we don’t get paid a single cent until we recover compensation on your behalf. Don’t sign any documents, and don’t speak to the insurance company before speaking with us: call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about how to get started on a peripheral neuropathy lawsuit. Serving all victims and survivors or peripheral neuropathy countrywide.

Here are some of the most common signs of peripheral neuropathy:

• A feeling of numbness in one’s extremities
• A burning sensation in one’s feet and hands
• Your skin may start thinning
• You may start accidentally dropping items
• Feeling sharp, stabbing pains all over one’s body
• Feeling a tingling sensation all over one’s body

Peripheral neuropathy is typically diagnosed via the following:

1. Imaging tests
2. Blood tests
3. Electromyography
4. Nerve biopsy
5. Nerve conduction tests

Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy treatment usually revolves around helping patients get relief from the symptoms, and it is not uncommon for physicians to play the waiting game in order to see whether the condition will improve or go into remission on its own. That said, anti-seizure medication, NSAIDs and antidepressants may be prescribed in order to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Peripheral Neuropathy Attorneys – Call Us Now!

If you believe that your physician breached their duty of care, thereby leading you to develop peripheral neuropathy, please give us a call NOW at (773) 985-5139 for expert legal help at NO COST to you. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.