Orange County Soft Tissue Injury Lawyer

Sprains and Strains

When muscles and tendons are overstretched or pulled out of positions due to trauma, they can become swollen and painful.

Tendonitis

This is inflammation of the tendons, the flexible bands of tissue that connect muscle to bones. It is typically caused by repetitive use such as playing tennis or using a computer, but it can also be caused by trauma.

Bursitis

This is inflammation of the bursa that cushions space between the bone’s muscles and tendons. Like tendonitis, it can be caused by overuse or trauma.

Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries

Some soft tissue injuries such as mild strains and sprains require only the most “Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation” (RICE) therapy, but more serious soft-tissue injuries may require physical therapy, chiropractic manipulations, acupuncture, pain management, or even surgery. Most soft-tissue injuries are treated with a conservative approach initially, with more invasive treatments only prescribed later. When physical therapy and chiropractic treatments are not effective, epidural injections can sometimes offer relief. When all else fails there are many minimally invasive surgical techniques that can repair damage to muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It’s important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible after an injury and to work with specialists that know how to properly treat soft-tissue injuries.

How Long Does It Take for Soft Tissue Injuries to Heal?

Some soft tissue injuries heal on their own very quickly, but others can cause permanent pain, disability, and limited function. Physical therapy is usually attempted for at least six months before more invasive treatments are considered such as epidural injections. When epidural injections are not effective, surgery is considered. Surgery to repair torn ligaments in the knees, shoulders, and hands is usually successful and not high risk. Back, neck, and shoulder surgeries do come with a risk of paralysis and are usually not considered unless there are severe deficits or a great deal of pain. Soft-tissue injuries that require surgery usually take at least a year to heal as physical therapy is required after the surgery to regain full mobility.

How Do Insurance Companies Treat Soft Tissue Injuries?

Insurance companies generally take a dim view of soft tissue injury cases. That said, it’s possible to get very high verdicts and settlements when a soft-tissue injury requires surgical repair, causes a long term disability, or is permanent in nature. It’s important to work with an Orange County soft tissue injury attorney that knows how to maximize the value of your case.

Contact an Orange County Soft Tissue Injury Lawyer Today

You can count on our Orange County soft tissue injuries attorneys to know how to collect the largest amount of money possible to pay for medical treatment, reimburse you for your lost earnings, and compensate you for your pain, suffering, and mental anguish. We’ll launch a thorough investigation of your case, ensuring that we have the evidence to present a strong case on your behalf. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and our legal strategy so you will have a complete understanding of all issues. Please call our Orange County personal injury firm at (888) 965-3827 today to make an appointment.