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Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Tissue Injuries

Q: What makes a soft tissue injury different from other injuries?

A: Soft tissue injuries involve no damage to bone or organs. The most common example of a soft tissue injury is a condition known as "whiplash," an injury to the ligaments and muscles in the neck that happens through a rapid forward-and-backward movement of the head, usually after the impact of a car accident. Soft tissue injuries can also form over time as a result of repetitive movement, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or through overstretching of the muscles and joints.

Q: How do I prove that someone else is responsible for my soft tissue injuries?

A: More often than not, you and your attorney will try to show that the responsible party - the defendant in a potential lawsuit - is liable under a legal doctrine known as "negligence." Using one of the most common examples, if you suffer soft tissue injuries in a car accident, you and your attorney will need to show that the driver of the other car did not act as a reasonable driver would have under the circumstances and that you suffered injury as a result.

The most common example of a single-occurrence soft tissue injury is a condition known as "whiplash", an injury to the ligaments and muscles in the neck that results from rapid back-and-forth movement of the head after impact.

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If you need to talk with a lawyer about soft tissue injuries, don't hesitate to call the attorneys at the Law Office of Paul M. Goodson in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are ready to listen and help. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

Soft Tissue Injuries - An Overview

Injuries to muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints are often referred to as "soft tissue injuries." Though they can sometimes be difficult to recognize with the naked eye, these injuries can also be some of the most long lasting, especially if left undiagnosed and untreated. Soft tissue injuries, so named because they involve no damage to bone or organs, are most commonly the result of a single occurrence, such as an automobile accident, even a seemingly minor "fender-bender." The most common example of a single-occurrence soft tissue injury is a condition known as "whiplash," an injury to the ligaments and muscles in the neck that happens as a result of rapid backward-and-forward movement of the head after the impact of a car accident, usually rear impact. While car accidents are the most common causes, it is important to note that soft tissue injuries are not limited to single-occurrence causes. They can also form over time as a result of repetitive movement on the job (through conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome), and through gradual over-stretching of the muscles and joints.

What to Expect in a Soft Tissue Injury Case

What happens in a case that involves a claim for soft tissue injuries often depends on how you were injured. How your case is prepared and how it proceeds may vary if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, by falling on someone else's property, or by some other cause.

Treatment & Prevention

No matter the cause, soft tissue injuries such as whiplash, muscle strain, and ligament damage can be difficult to recognize and properly diagnose, but these injuries can also cause great pain and discomfort. Proper medical treatment of soft tissue injuries is the key to your complete recovery. This article will describe some of the methods used in treating soft tissue injuries and will provide some tips on preventing these injuries from occurring in the first place. Remember, if you have been involved in an automobile accident, are experiencing pain due to repetitive physical movement at work, or have been involved in any other incident in which you may have suffered soft tissue injuries, it is important that you seek medical care as soon as possible to protect your wellbeing.

What to do if You Are Injured

Soft tissue injuries to your muscles, tendons, or similar areas of the body are serious matters. They can be very painful and can be a major obstacle to performing even the most routine, everyday task.

Whiplash

Whiplash, also called cervical sprain, cervical strain, or hyperextension injury, is a unique injury that occurs most often to drivers and passengers involved in rear-end collision automobile accidents, when the force from the impact causes the head to snap violently back and forward. The crash does not need to happen at high speed for whiplash to result because even at low speeds the unexpected motion can cause injury to vertebrae, muscles, and ligaments in the neck.

Soft Tissue Injuries Resource Links

About Back & Neck Pain
From about.com, articles and links on treatment and prevention.

NINDS Whiplash Information Page
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health.

CDC Health Topic - Injury and Violence
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, information on accident causes and prevention, traffic fatalities, falls, and more.