What is a Soft Tissue Injury?

A: A Soft Tissue Injury is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a blow resulting in a contusion, or overuse of a particular part of the body, or a whiplash from a car accident.  Soft tissue injuries can result in pain, swelling, bruising and loss of function.  In fact, soft tissue injuries can be more long lasting and debilitating than a broken bone.

In many soft tissue injuries, especially if severe pain persists after the first 24 hours, it is recommended that the individual consults a medical professional, who can make a diagnosis and implement a treatment plan.  Nerve conduction tests, electrodiagnosis and MRIs can help make a full diagnosis of the extent of the damage.

If you receive soft tissue injuries as a result of a car accident or a fall in West Palm Beach or Palm Beach or Martin County, you may have a case.  Please call us at 1-800-GOLDLAW to find out.