Seeking Compensation for a Soft Tissue Injury Caused by an Accident

Car accidents often lead to soft tissue injuries. Your body can absorb a lot of trauma when there is a sudden change in direction. This creates a phenomenon known as muscle splinting. Violent motions cause the body to shut down certain muscle groups. Ligaments become laxer as a result. If you have suffered soft tissue injuries, you'll want to factor them into your car accident injury case.

Types of Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries can include sprains, strains, and brushes. Whiplash is the most common type of soft tissue injury that results from a car accident. It can lead to stiffness of the neck, back problems, sharp neck pain, and issues with memory and concentration. One of the challenges with whiplash is that the injury can seem minor at first, but can become more severe over time. You will always want to seek medical treatment regardless of how you feel. 

Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries

Regardless of how minor your injuries are, it makes sense to speak with an accident attorney for advice on whether you should seek compensation. If you do not seek treatment promptly, the defense might argue that your injuries must not have been so severe. You may then discover that you need medical treatment as your symptoms worsen.

Pain and Suffering

The most minor soft tissue injuries will usually heal in a few weeks on their own without additional treatment. However, if you have experienced pain and suffering, it might still be worthwhile to seek compensation, especially if the other motorist was very negligent. 

Diagnosis for Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries can be difficult to diagnose because they do not show up in x-rays. However, medical professionals are still able to diagnose soft tissue injuries. If you do not have solid evidence that you have suffered from these injuries, the defense may argue that you were not actually injured. 

Compensation for Injuries Caused by a Car Accident

Not only can a car accident attorney help prove that you were injured, but the attorney can also help you prove that your injuries were the result of the accident and that you were not responsible for the accident. Determining who is at fault will not only affect your compensation but will also affect your insurance rates. If your insurance provider believes that you are not a safe driver, the company is more likely to raise your insurance rates.