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Originally Posted by dmarie
Hi, this is my first reply on here, I'm still learning to navigate things. My search for help brought me to this site. I developed RSD almost 4 years ago from a blood draw in my right arm. I thought I was putting the pieces back together only to have them shattered again. I decided to file a lawsuit when I could no longer work and could barely afford the treatment. Then two weeks ago I found out my attorney has done nothing to find an expert witness, and I'm running out of time (June 16th). Sorry to introduce myself this way, but if anyone can help me, I would be so grateful. I've been lucky enough to find a great team of doctors, it took awhile, but that has helped so much. I have read many stories and I'm grateful to have found a site where I can talk to real people who are going through the same thing I am, it's hard for my friends and family to understand, as you all know. Again if anyone has advice for me, thank you.
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Dear dmarie,
So sorry about everything.
Is appears that your most pressing problem is your legal matter and the June 16th deadline. I've learned to deal directly with my attorney's assistant, not the attorney himself, in order to get anything done in regards to my case. Does your attorney's office run the same way? Find out who the person/people are that actually do the work in your lawyer's office and ask them what has to happen to get a witness. Or if they can file some kind of extension with the court if necessary. (This is just a guess, I am not a lawyer)
Stress is bad for RSD (I probably don't need to tell you that!), so try to chill as much as possible. You have a month to try to solve your problem, if your attorney or someone from him office doesn't get back to you within a week or so it appears you need to find a new one. In this economy, if you have a decent case, it should not be difficult to find a reputable firm to represent you.
There is a ton a really good info on this board if you have time to go through it. Plus there are many really nice fellow RSDers here that have helped me with so many things. Welcome to the board and good luck Sandy