Soft tissue injury occurs most frequently in car accidents which involve speeds of less than 10mph. Soft tissue injuries are suffered mostly through strains and sprains to muscle tissue like tendons and ligaments. If you've suffered a soft tissue injury after an accident which was caused by someone else, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the injury.
When should I claim for soft tissue injury?
A lot of soft tissue injuries occur in the neck, upper shoulders and back. The majority of road traffic accident claims involve soft tissue injuries to these areas. An injury to soft tissue is often caused through a low impact collision, the injury may not be immediately painful and instead present symptoms hours or even days after the accident occurred. If you do feel pain or soreness after an accident, you should consult a doctor to find out if you have suffered soft tissue damage.
It is important to act quickly if you have suffered a soft tissue injury since there may be little diagnostic proof of the injury; the injuries do not show up on x-rays and there may only be your complaint and the doctor's record as evidence. Keeping a diary of the symptoms your soft tissue injury involved is also useful for a claim.
Claiming compensation after an accident
You may want legal assistance in pursuing your compensation claim for soft tissue injury. Contact Legal Advice Helpline today on 0800 612 3042, for information on bringing a soft tissue injury claim. We can help put you in touch with an expert solicitor for your soft tissue injury case.
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