1-877-453-8464 SOFT TISSUE, WHIPLASH & BACK PAIN SERVING ALL OF OHIO 1-877-4-KEVIN-4 Did you develop whiplash, chronic back pain, or a neck injury after a car accident? Our law firm can help those who sustained painful soft tissue injuries through accidents involving negligence. Soft Tissue Injuries Following a car accident or slip and fall incident, it is possible you will experience a soft tissue injury. Even minor fender benders can result in substantial pain and medical problems. For some, damage to the soft tissue can be more painful than a broken bone. Therefore, if you have suffered from a bulging disc, herniated disc, strain, sprain, or whiplash, you may be entitled to compensation. The Law Offices of Kevin Kurgis is here to help you get the money you deserve. What Is a Soft Tissue Injury? Many patients end up asking, “What is soft tissue?” For our purposes, soft tissue includes tendons, muscles, and ligaments. There are also hard tissue injuries, which are better known as fractures. This occurs when a bone becomes broken, cracked, or crushed. Following an auto accident, it is possible for a tendon, which connects muscle tissue to the bone, to separate and require surgical repair. During an accident, you may also suffer from muscle strains, which can lead to pain and inflammation. Initially, your doctor may recommend rest, ice, and compression. You need to give time for the muscle to repair itself, but you may also require medication in the meantime. Finally, ligament injuries come in three different levels of severity. Grade 1 is a mild injury that is also known as a sprain; Grade 2 is a moderate injury that is a more serious sprain; Grade 3 is a severe injury that involves torn ligament. How Is Soft Tissue Damage Worse Than Fractures? Many of our clients are surprised to hear that soft tissue damage is worse than bone fractures. However, the thing you need to keep in mind is that bones can heal relatively quickly. A doctor can put a cast in place to hold the bone in place while it heals. On the other hand, however, ligaments and muscles require complex surgery to repair the injury. It is also far more difficult to stabilize a muscle or ligament, which can lead to the person suffering from re-injury months later. Patients may also suffer from permanently limited motion capabilities, which is why it is so important to seek compensation. How Do Car Accidents Cause Soft Tissue Injuries? To understand the impact soft tissue injuries have on your body, you must remember Newton’s Third Rule of Motion; “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Therefore, when you are driving a vehicle traveling 50 miles per hour, your body is also traveling at that speed. When your car strikes something to bring it to a stop, you also come to a stop. This results in a substantial jerking motion where you get thrown back and forth rapidly. This action can lead to a painful neck and shoulder injury that will last for months. It is easy to pull something and suffer from the symptoms of whiplash. As you may need to go to the doctor’s office numerous times during your recovery, leading to expensive medical bills, it is important to get in touch with your auto insurance agency immediately following the collision so you can begin the claims process promptly. What Should You Do Next? If you have developed any soft tissue injuries after an accident, contact The Law Offices of Kevin Kurgis. You can call our office or fill out our online form to get the help you need during this difficult time. Law Offices Of Kevin Kurgis Address: 100 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Toll Free: (877) 453-8464 or 1-877-4-KEVIN-4 Phone: (614) 464-1610 Fax: (614) 464-1616 Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. CONTACT US RECENT ARTICLES W. Broad St. project to reshape streetscape W. Broad St. - Reshape Streetscape There’s an unwritten rule on W. Broad Street: Don’t try to cross it. First, cars fly by COSI Columbus and the Veterans Memorial site. Second, the street is too wide. “Whatever the speed limit is, nobody pays attention to it,” said... Proof of insurance? Soon Ohioans can just pull out cellphone Proof Of Insurance? Just Pull Out Cellphone A new state law soon will let drivers prove that they have insurance coverage with their cellphone or other electronic devices. The law, which goes into effect March 23, formally puts in place what already has become the... Quaker Steak and Lube Event! Quaker Steak and Lube Event! Tonight, April 3, unleash yourself and ride on over to Quaker Steak and Lube Polaris for the first BIKE NIGHT of the year. Our law firm crew will be there checking out the rides, downing the best wings in town and we will be raffling off... « Older Entries 100 S 4th St Columbus, Ohio 43215 1-877-453-8464 Home What We Do Who We Are FAQs For Our Clients Understanding Your Rights Disclaimer © 2021 Kevin Kurgis Law | Privacy Policy LIVE CHAT