Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident in LaGrange, Georgia

Car accidents leave thousands of people in Georgia injured each year. Each person’s journey to recovery is different. A fair settlement should cover the costs of medical care and property damage while providing money for pain and lost income. Some of the most common injuries are to soft tissue—muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These injuries can last for months, forcing people to miss work. If you suffered a soft tissue injury car accident, then you might qualify for compensation. Contact Moffitt Law, LLC, to speak with our LaGrange car accident lawyer in a free consultation.

Types of Soft Tissue Injury

Car accidents are traumatic. Unbelted motorists can be thrown around a car, where they suffer painful, violent contact with the dash or other passengers. Even a seatbelt cannot eliminate some of the most common soft tissue injuries:

• Whiplash. A seat belt will help decelerate a person’s chest after a crash, but the neck will decelerate the head, which can whip around. This sudden, jerking movement can damage soft tissue in the neck and shoulders, leading to inflammation and sharp pain. Whiplash symptoms can vary in intensity, but you could be unable to move your head for weeks or longer.
• Rotator cuff injury. The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and provides stability to the shoulder. An accident can lead to injury, especially when a shoulder belt cuts into the rotator cuff. You can experience sudden pain and inability to lift your arm.
• Herniated discs. The discs in between your vertebrae provide a cushion when you twist or bend your spine. However, the softer inner material can push out through the outer shell due to an accident, leading to intense back pain. This type of injury might require surgery.
• Back sprain. A sprained back is incredibly painful, and many people cannot work or even move for months as they try to recover. Lower back sprains are fairly common injuries in a car accident.
• ACL tear. This ligament in the knee joins bones together. Any sprain or tear can lead to instability and pain. When the ligament tears completely in two, then a car accident victim often needs surgery to promote healing.
• Bursitis. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that provide cushion to the joints. They can become inflamed in a car accident, which leads to intense joint pain and disability. Accident victims see bursitis in the hips, knees, and shoulders.
• Meniscus tear. This is another knee injury you might suffer in a car accident. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that provides a cushion so bones don’t scrape against each other. Tears can lead to pain and often require surgery to heal.
• Contusions. A contusion is a deep bruise. This might sound like a minor injury. But when the bruise is too deep, there’s a risk that blood is cut off from the site of injury, leading to the death of healthy tissue.
• Myofascial pain syndrome. The fascia is connective tissue surrounding the muscles. A violent accident can lead to constant pain.

These are some of the most common soft tissue injuries. Call Moffitt Law to discuss whether you can seek compensation.

Can Soft Tissue Damage Be Permanent?

Rarely. Most soft tissue injuries will heal on their own. That’s one reason why you experience swelling—the body is trying to repair itself.

However, some soft tissue injuries will require surgery for there to be improvement because there is no blood flow to the site of the injury. That’s true of some meniscus injuries, as well as injuries to a disc.

Few soft tissue injuries are permanent. Instead, a car accident victim will likely struggle with pain and limited mobility for several months as they heal. The pain is often so intense that motorists cannot go back to work without taking some time off. In addition to medical bills, they also suffer a drop in income.

We Fight for Car Accident Settlements

Moffitt Law, LLC, can represent any motorist who suffered a soft-tissue injury. Let’s connect in a free consultation to go over the facts of your case, as well as your prognosis. If hired, we will negotiate for a meaningful settlement to cover your losses.

Call to Speak with a Soft Tissue Injury Car Accident Lawyer

Insurance companies undervalue soft tissue injuries. You should receive all the compensation you deserve. Contact us at our firm to speak with a lawyer about your car accident. We can then begin compiling evidence to use in negotiating your claim.