Soft tissue injuries, often referred to as €whiplash€ are generally criticized by insurance companies and defense lawyers. These types of injuries have been given a negative connotation, leading to victims being accused of faking or over exaggerating their pain. This is because soft tissue injuries are more difficult to prove because they usually do not appear on x-rays or other radiological studies. Because you cannot definitely €prove€ a whiplash injury as you can with a broken bone, the insurance industry will attempt to minimize or discredit these painful injuries.
Soft tissue injuries can occur after a traumatic event such as a car accident. The force of the impact can cause the ligaments and muscles in your body to overextend and tear. This can cause internal swelling and generalized soreness. Some common symptoms of whiplash can include headaches, neck and/or back pain, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, numbness and tingling.
Here are some common misconceptions regarding soft tissue injuries and the facts:
€ Whiplash only occurs in high speed, high velocity collisions. Even the insurance company's doctors will tell you that this is simply not true. Several factors contribute to whiplash following a car collision, such as the victim's height, position of the headrest, the types of cars involved and the position of the victim's head and body prior to the impact.
€ The victim did not report neck injuries at the scene, so they must not be hurt. More often than not, a soft tissue injury can go undetected for a few days following trauma. In addition, many people will assume that minor aches and pains will go away in a few days with over-the-counter medication and heat. Soft tissue injuries can often get worse without treatment.
€ Whiplash injuries are not that severe, and will heal quickly. Medical evidence has shown that without treatment, soft tissue injuries may cause long-term effects such as degenerative disc disease. No two bodies are the same, and trauma can affect different people in different ways.
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