Orlando Attorneys for Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries--even minor ones--can result in medical bills and lost wages. If you have paid out of pocket for specialized imaging tests like a CT or MRI scan for a soft tissue injury sustained in an accident, call our attorneys at Legally Pink Law. We can help you work to get insurance coverage for medical bills, lost earnings, and/or rehabilitative expenses so you can get back in the driver’s seat of your life.
Over the past decade, Legally Pink Law has handled thousands of cases and recovered financial compensation for our clients suffering from soft tissue injuries after an accident. When determining fault in a soft tissue injury case, we’ll look at a range of factors, from the official police report that was filed to the designated traffic laws that may have been violated when the collision occurred. These are important elements that we can use to help prove liability and increase the total compensation awarded to you.
To get started with a free, confidential consultation, dial (888) 979-4941 or contact us via our online form.
What Is a Soft Tissue Injury?
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an auto accident, you could sustain any number of injuries. Soft tissue injuries are among the most common, especially in minor to moderate car accidents. Even if the injury is not visible, getting the proper medical attention is important to ensure you receive the most effective diagnosis and treatment. Left untreated, soft tissue injuries can lead to longer recovery times and/or debilitating consequences. As time passes, the injury continues to get worse and, at some point, will require a more serious intervention like surgery.
Common Types of Soft Injuries
Soft tissues injuries refer to muscle, tendon, or ligament damage. These can happen due to overuse, when an activity is repeated so often that the body does not have time to heal between occurrences, but also from a sudden trauma, such as a fall, twist, or blow to the body. Examples of an acute injury include sprains, strains, whiplash, and contusions (bruises).
Soft tissue injuries can cause pain and discomfort from the swelling, bruising, and soreness. These types of injuries are commonly found in vehicle accidents due to the impact from the collision.
Among the most common soft tissue injury from an auto accident is whiplash. This is defined as a cervical strain or hyperextension injury and occurs from a rear-end collision which forces your head and neck to jar violently. If you are experiencing stiffness in the neck, sharp neck pain, back problems and/or issues with memory and concentration, you could have whiplash. It is important to seek medical attention immediately as this type of injury can develop into chronic back and neck pain if left untreated.
How Legally Pink Law Can Help
Because statutes of limitation apply to personal injury cases involving soft tissue injuries, do not delay in contacting our office. We are here to help you seek compensation for your pain and suffering.
To work with an Orlando soft tissue injury lawyer at Legally Pink Law, contact our office at (888) 979-4941 or fill out our convenient online form and someone will be in contact to schedule a free consultation.
Have Questions? GET ANSWERS
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What types of damages can I claim?
In all cases, there are two general categories of damages – economic damages and non-economic damages. You can be compensated for both past and future economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are things such as wage loss, mileage expense to go to doctor appointments, prescription costs, co-pays on insurance, over-the-counter medications, diminution in value to your car, etc. The other category is non-economic damages, which may include things such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, etc.
The non-economic damages are often greater than the economic damages if the injuries are significant enough. Consult with an attorney for a full explanation of these types of damages.
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Are there deadlines for filing claims?
Yes. Under Florida law, there are very specific, detailed deadlines to file claims. If you do not meet these deadlines, you may be forever barred from bringing your claim forward.
These time restrictions are known as statutes of limitations, and they vary depending on the type of claim you are bringing. It is critical that you consult with an attorney as soon as possible after your incident so you can receive good legal advice on the time limits for filing a personal injury claim.
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How can I recover lost wages?
Wage loss is paid out under your Personal Injury Protection benefit, which happens to be mandatory coverage for auto insurance in the State of Florida. There are exceptions, such as when you elected to have your wage loss reimbursement excluded on your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefit when you obtained your policy.
Normally, people who have their wage loss benefits excluded are those who are not employed for some reason or another. You can also elect to have a standard PIP (which covers wage loss at 60%) or extended PIP (which covers wage loss at 80%).
You will need to provide proof of income in the form of a paycheck stub, income tax return, or some other verifiable means. The remaining percentage of your wage loss not covered by your PIP insurance will become part of your claim against the defendant driver.
When cases do not involve PIP coverage, the wage loss becomes part of the demand to the at-fault party. In most cases, proof of lost income is rather simple if the injured person receives a paycheck. For our clients who are self-employed, we work very closely with them to help them assemble the necessary documentation to prove the wage loss claim. Tax returns can be helpful in instances where clients are self-employed.
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How can I recover my out-of-pocket expenses?
Out-of-pocket expenses are always made part of your claim and are part of your economic damages that we seek to recover from the at-fault party. When your claim is presented to the at-fault party, we include your out-of-pocket expenses as part of the demand package.
If your case does not settle in what we call the "pre-suit phase," then your case will proceed to court where we will ask a jury for your out-of-pocket expenses as part of your economic damages on the verdict form.
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Will my insurance premiums increase if I report an accident to my insurance company?
Your insurance premiums should not go up if you are not at fault for the accident. It will be part of your insurance record, but if you are not at fault, your premiums should not increase.
In most situations, your own insurance company will go after the insurance company that insures the at-fault party to recover the costs it may have paid to you for things such as car repairs or additional medical expenses.
