Soft tissue injuries are among the most common personal injuries suffered in accidents. This is partly due to the vast amount of soft tissue in the human body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Additionally, soft tissue is weaker than bones, increasing the chances of injury. Soft tissue injuries can cause problems for years, if not for the rest of the victim’s life. Suppose you or a loved one have been injured in an accident and are suffering from soft tissue damage. In that case, a Rock Island soft tissue injury lawyer from Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham can help you obtain compensation for your injuries. Contact us 24/7 at (309) 794-1515 for your free case consultation.
What Are Soft Tissue Injuries?
A soft tissue injury affects the cartilage, muscles, tendons, or ligaments. In an accident, soft tissue injuries are caused by trauma. These injuries are broad and can range from mild injuries requiring little to no treatment to lifelong injuries. Types of soft tissue injuries common in accidents might include:
- Strains: a strain occurs when ligaments, muscles, or tendons are stretched beyond normal use. When a strain happens to a weight-bearing joint, walking or carrying objects can be challenging.
- Sprain: a sprain is a partial tear of a ligament. This includes whiplash, one of the most common soft tissue injuries suffered after accidents.
- Tears: when soft tissue is stretched too far, it can snap or tear. Tears to major ligaments, such as the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial cruciate ligament in the knee, typically require surgery and weeks of physical therapy.
These are a few examples of soft tissue injuries common after an accident. After suffering from a soft tissue injury, obtaining a fair settlement can be challenging for several reasons, including the fact that soft tissue injuries are not as straightforward to diagnose as other injuries like broken bones.
Because soft tissue injuries are not visible on a standard X-ray, extensive medical imaging tests like CT scans or an MRI are required to diagnose a soft tissue injury. Often, accident victims suffering from these injuries will not immediately seek medical attention and will feel symptoms later.
Immediately after an accident, adrenaline can mask pain symptoms, meaning your injury might not be apparent right after the accident. Unfortunately, by this point, an injury victim may have already accepted the first settlement offer from the insurance company and missed out on receiving compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
The good news is that when you hire a highly skilled Rock Island soft tissue injury lawyer, you’ll have someone looking out for your best interests to help ensure that you receive the damages you deserve, as well as caring and compassionate representation.
Causes of Soft Tissue Injuries
In the case of an accident, soft tissue injuries are caused by forceful impacts, such as a driver being rear-ended by another vehicle. Our Rock Island personal injury attorneys have helped clients suffering from soft tissue injuries caused by:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Distracted driving
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Workplace driving accidents
A Rock Island soft tissue injury lawyer can help you seek compensation, no matter the cause of your injury. If your injuries were caused by the negligence of another person or company, contact us today to get started on your personal injury claim.
Contact a Rock Island Soft Tissue Injury Lawyer
Soft tissue injuries can be challenging to diagnose. Unfortunately, many accident victims suffering from soft tissue injuries allow insurance companies to take advantage of them and offer subpar settlements.
Sometimes, insurance companies will deny claims, leaving you with nothing. Don’t let this happen to you! Instead, contact Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham today to start on the path of compensation and justice for your injury.
Our team has over 120 years of combined legal experience. We’ve rightfully earned our reputation for providing the residents of the Quad Cities with top-notch legal services. Our attorneys accept cases on a “no win, no fee” basis, so you won’t owe us a dime until we win your case.
To start your free consultation, contact Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham by phone at (309) 794-1515 and online through LiveChat or by contact form.