Posted By Tanya Boyce
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome is no joke or April Fools prank I can assure you.

Not sure this incident was worth that sort of payout. Having said that CRPS will require alot of expernsive life changes and modifications - not sure how the link between the cut and the onset of the syndrome is being made though.
Definatley someone at fault - to the tune of this much? Really not convinced.

Posted By Stuart Bower
Whilst the amount seems massively excessive there generally is a rationale behind such large sums. I am not defending this payout merely pointing out that is probably more to it than meets the eye.

From http://www.nhs.uk/Condit...rl=Pages/what-is-it.aspx

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare condition that causes chronic burning pain in one of your limbs, usually in one of your arms, legs, hands or feet.
The condition used to be known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, but the name was changed when more was discovered about the possible causes of CRPS.
There are two types of CRPS
CRPS is usually triggered by a previous injury or trauma (damage to the body's tissue). The two types of CRPS are outlined below.
• Type 1 is triggered by an apparently trivial injury, where no nerve damage has occurred, such as a sprained or fractured ankle.
• Type 2 is triggered by a more serious injury such as a broken bone; or other type of trauma, such as an operation; or serious infection, where damage to the nerves has taken place.
The most common type of CRPS is type 1, which occurs in about 90% of all cases.
Who is affected by CRPS?
It is difficult to estimate the number of people who are affected by CRPS in England and Wales because the condition can be a difficult to diagnose. Also, as some people only experience mild symptoms, they do not report the condition to their GP. One study estimates that CRPS occurs after one in every 2,000 accidents or incidents of trauma.
CRPS is more common in people who are between 40-60 years of age, but the condition can affect people of any age, including children. Cases of CRPS are more common in women than in men.
Symptoms of CRPS can range from mild to severe. Some people experience repeated episodes of CRPS throughout their life. In other cases, people achieve remission from their symptoms after a few months.
Treatment for CRPS involves a combination of physiotherapy and medicines to relieve pain. Treatment is usually most effective when it is started straight after diagnosis has been made.

Posted By Rodger Alan Ker
Some years ago I worked for a firm where there was a "claim culture", and I dealt with 150 Employers' Liability Insurance claims in nine years.

when going to discuss a claim with a manager I would always have with me a sheet of A4 paper.

On it, in big letters, was the following statement:

"There are three things to remember about the British legal system;
1. It has nothing to do with justice,
2. It has nothing to do with common sense, and
3. It has nothing to do with fair play.

If you remember these three things, we will make progress."

The British legal system is adversarial, and the best lawyer will usually win.

I agree with what has been said regarding the appallingly low compensation paid to the servicemen wounded and killed on active duty.

The answer would appear to be clear and simple, get the name of the "half million finger" solicitor, and use them.