Soft Tissue Injuries - More Than Meets the Eye
Call A North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer
According to a 2002 study by the Insurance Research Council tears, sprains and strains, referred to as soft tissue injuries, are the most common type of injury reported to a car accident lawyer. 8 out of 10 persons injured in a car accident suffer this type of injury (Insurance Research Council, 2002). Our car accident attorneys have handled many claims arising from car accidents that caused these type of injuries.
Concussion
A concussion is a trauma-induced alteration of the normally alert state of the brain. Severe shaking or rotating of the head and neck of the kind that may occur in a car accident can cause concussion. Symptoms of a concussion may include dizziness, nausea, disorientation, headache, depression, insomnia, and mood swings, and may not appear immediately after a collision. It is important to carefully monitor an injured person after a car accident for signs of concussion. Swelling in the brain can increase dramatically in the initial 48-hour period after impact.
Postconcussion syndrome commonly follows a mild head injury. Symptoms of postconcussion syndrome can include severe headache, dizziness, difficulty in concentration, depression, and anxiety.
Should I Get a Personal Injury Lawyer for my Soft Tissue Car Accident?
A skilled lawyer’s experience dealing with many different types of accidents and insurance companies on a regular basis enables her to know what pitfalls may arise in your case and how best to defend you against them. Our law firm has a team of case managers who only deal with soft tissue injury car accidents, and know how insurance companies view them. They can speed up the process and take the pressure off you - giving you the time and space to get better.
Car Accident Case Review
Once we receive your information, we will route your inquiry to our car accident injury team. Every effort will be made to contact you within one business day. You will never be obligated to hire a car accident lawyer. For immediate help call us now, toll-free, at 1-866-780-3551.
