The first thing to know is that “the cap” only applies to certain soft-tissue injuries.   From there, knowing whether your claim is capped can depend on several factors, including how long your injury lasts, how severe it is, and how it impacts your life. These elements, combined with a medical opinion from your doctor, must be taken into consideration before a lawyer can take over and figure out whether your claim is capped.   In general, many claims are not capped, and it’s very important to see a lawyer to determine what you’re entitled to. Because even if it is capped, there are still other areas that you could claim for.  Read more…