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Staying informed about soft tissue damage

Drivers in California will want to stay informed about soft tissue injuries because they often follow in the wake of a collision. Whiplash is one well-known type of soft tissue injury, but it's hardly the only one.

The soft tissues include the body's muscles, ligaments and tendons, and they can be stretched through sudden movements. The shock of a collision is what often stretches them to the point of becoming strained, sprained or torn. Blunt trauma to the tissues results in contusions. Unlike hard tissue injuries, soft tissue injuries can't be easily diagnosed, and their symptoms don't always appear right after the accident.

Symptoms of soft tissue damage normally include swelling and chronic pain. Some people may lose the function of their limbs, depending on where the damage is located, while others may experience bleeding. In the case of whiplash, the symptoms are concentrated around the neck, back and shoulders.

Whiplash usually stems from rear-end collisions because it is an injury of the neck tissue. The victim's neck can become swollen, aching and tingling, and the joints in the spine may become dysfunctional. Spinal disc herniation is not uncommon. Some victims may develop PTSD from the accident, reflected in symptoms like anxiety and depression. Headaches, dizziness and poor sleep are other potential symptoms.

Those involved in an accident through no fault of their own may be eligible to receive compensation for their injuries. With the help of an attorney, a victim might be able to win a settlement even if he or she was partially negligent; the amount may simply be lower. The law firm may hire medical experts to determine how much the victim should receive for soft tissue damage and then proceed to negotiations on the client's behalf.

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