Unfortunately I am another one dealing with WC. My injury date was July 2013 and it has been a battle. Before you settle here are a few things I have come across during my war with WC but like Catra said laws differ from state to state. Also I was so lucky because my lawyer already knew about CRPS and won several cases involving CRPS.

The first thing I would do is make certain they are accepting responsibility for the CRPS. In my case they argued they were only responsible for the injury nothing else. In December a judge sided with us so now they finally have to cover the CRPS as well ( I was diagnosed in December 2013).

Another thing I have found helpful is save every document, every letter every scrap of paper related to your injury. I have a large plastic tote filled with file folders that are stuffed with paperwork. I also scanned everything in and saved it to a thumb drive because it is easier than lugging the tote everywhere.

Before you settle just remember that CRPS is a life long condition. You may go into remission but there is a risk for it to come back. I sat down with my husband and we estimated costs of treatments and medications and that number alone is more than most insurance companies are will to spend. When we were in negotiations to possible settle we asked for a number we had agreed upon plus full medical for CRPS. The full medical was something that I personally was not willing to budge on, but everyone is different.

My lawyer warned me that they will probably try make your life hell (sorry but this the best word I could think of) because they want you to get fed up and settle. I know that every case is different and mine may be worse than others and I hope yours is easier.

Don't be afraid to ask your lawyer questions because it is very easy to get confused in the wonderful world of WC. I know it can be hard to deal with WC in addition to the pain you are in and it sucks. Luckily there are many great people here that are always willing to offer info and support. I know sometimes it helps just knowing that you are not alone and there are people fighting the same fight.

Sorry to write a novel! Let me know if there is anyway I can help