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Soft Tissue Injury

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Serving All of Georgia Including Cumming and Alpharetta

Soft tissue injuries refer to muscle, tendon, nerve, and ligament damage. Depending on the extent of the injury, tissue injuries can cause pain, swelling and loss of function, and are usually the result of tears, sprains, and strains on the body. It can be hours or days after an accident that a person realizes soft tissue has been damaged. Even though the injury can be extremely debilitating, it cannot be seen on an x-ray.

The term “soft tissue injury” refers to a family of related types of injuries that include whiplash.  With this type of injury, it can be difficult to gather medical evidence of the extent of your pain. Additionally, your pain might not arise until some time has passed since the accident that caused it, making it tricky to trace your pain to the accident itself.

When the accident was someone else’s fault, however, justice demands a response. Problems like these are common for personal injury lawyers like us, and it is our job to solve them. In fact, solving such problems on behalf of injured victims is exactly what we do all day, every day. And we always represent victims, not defendants.

What Are Soft Tissue Injuries?

There are many different types of soft tissue injuries, including:

  • Hyperextension – damage to ligaments in the elbow when it is pushed back or turned the wrong way.
  • Musculoskeletal – caused by repetitive motion, exertion, and/or  stress on a part of the body
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – muscle weakness, pain, tingling, and other sensations in the wrist that is caused by nerve compression
  • Brachial Plexus Lesion Injury – nerve damage along the spine, neck and arms
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries – injury involving the shoulder

see how we've made a difference

If you are hesitating to call us for help, take a look at our recent case results.
  • $100,000 $100k for Woman Involved in Rear-End Collision With Neck Injury

    For Woman Involved in Rear-End Collision With Neck Injury

  • $3,000,000 $3 Million Leg Injury Case Involving Tractor Trailer on I-75

    Leg Injury Case Involving Tractor Trailer on I-75

  • $308,000 $308k for a Rotator Cuff Injury in a Head-on Collision

    For a Rotator Cuff Injury in a Head-on Collision

  • $175,000 $175k for Serious Injury Claim

    For a Serious Injury Claim

  • $360,000 $360k for Man Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

    Man Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

“Mediocrity Is for Cowards” — Founding Partner David Van Sant

Van Sant Law, sits at the top of the Georgia personal injury legal pyramid by just about any measure. Founder David Van Sant, for example, has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia by The National Trial Lawyers and has been inducted as a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor he shares with the top one percent of U.S. lawyers.

Mr. Van Sant is one of the three lawyers among our five-lawyer firm to have been named a Georgia Super Lawyer by the national law firm rating organization Thomson Reuters. Only 2.5 percent of all lawyers receive this honor, but at our firm, the figure is 60 percent. An addition to that, the Better Business Bureau has assigned our firm its highest rating of A+. Let us put our expertise to work for you.

  • Proven Record of Results

    Van Sant Law has recovered millions in compensation for our clients’ benefit.

  • Years of Experience

    Van Sant Law is committed to professional and experienced personal injury representation.

  • Awards and Accolades

    10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo™, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40

  • Strategic and Aggressive

    Our legal team includes former defense attorneys for large insurers who know how they settle injury claims.

  • Personal and Compassionate

    Our firm works hard to ensure that your needs are taken care of during your recovery time. We work for you so you can get your life back.

  • No Fee Guarantee

    Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. Meaning there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you!

FAQ

  • What Should I Do After a Soft Tissue Injury?
    • Seek medical treatment immediately.
    • Show up for doctor’s appointments on time.
    • Follow all of your doctor’s recommendations, so that the defendant cannot credibly claim that your injuries were partly your fault.
    • Assemble witnesses who can testify about the impact of your injuries.
  • I Intend to Seek a Private Settlement. Is There Any Reason for Me to Prepare for a Trial?
    Yes. Although most soft tissue injury claims are settled out of court, the best way to secure a generous settlement is to show the defendant that you are prepared to win in court if it comes to that. You might also have to file a lawsuit (and perhaps attend a deposition) to motivate the defendant to settle.
  • What Are “Pain and Suffering” Damages?

    Pain and suffering damages are awarded to compensate you for the physical pain you suffered. As long as you can prove the full extent of your pain and suffering, your pain and suffering damages could far exceed your compensation for medical expenses. Other possible types of intangible damages include:

    • Mental anguish
    • Loss of enjoyment of life
    • Loss of consortium
  • Can I Enforce a Claim Against the Employer of a Commercial Driver Who Injured Me in a Car Accident?
    Yes, as long as the commercial driver was acting within the scope of his duties at the time of the accident, and as long as the driver really was an employee. Commercial truckers, for example, are usually considered independent contractors rather than employees.
    "We were thrilled with the support from Van Sant."

    The team really helped us as we navigated the claims process after our oldest child had his car totaled by a drunk driver! They were incredibly professional and helped us through every step of the process! Would absolutely recommend their services! Thank you!

    - Josiah B.
    "I highly recommend him as a personal injury attorney."

    My attorney, David Van Sant and his law firm were outstanding in handling my personal injury case. I was out of work for a considerable amount of time due to an automobile accident and Mr. Van Sant and his entire team were always kind, professional, knowledgeable and especially available. This law firm did their absolute best to answer and return calls and at no time did I ever feel like just a number or stranger. My experience with Mr. Van Sant and his law firm (from beginning to end), were very positive as well as favorable. 

    - Lars S.
    "Very knowledgeable, straight forward and communicated with me every step of the way."

    I used Van Sant Law for my auto accident claim and I'm so glad I did! Parker, my attorney, was especially great. He really eased my pain and got me the best settlement possible. I highly recommend Van Sant Law. They did right by me and I'm very happy with their level of service.

    - Mark A.
    "Van Sant is the place to go."

    R. Shannon Carpenter is the guy to call! Because of him I got a far larger compensation than I ever expect and the whole process was stress free for me!

    - Chase V.
    "From the first phone call to getting my settlement check the customer service was great."

    They checked in throughout my care and gave updates as well, the process was truly a breeze! I cant thank you guys enough!

    - Tareckia S.
    "David and his crew worked so hard to come to a great conclusion on my case."

    I was in a car accident with a tractor trailer two years ago and David Van Sant came highly recommended for someone I could talk to about the situation. Best decision I've ever made! He fought for me in ways that was truly amazing. Thank you David, Michael and everyone in the office.

    - Mary
    "I am beyond grateful for the exceptional service provided by Van Sant Law firm."

    From the beginning, they demonstrated a deep understanding of my case and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Their attention to details, professionalism, and expertise was truly remarkable.

    - Tina R.
    "I truly felt they were in my corner and had my best interest at heart."

    Van Sant Law was just the right people to call after my car accident. They were referred to me by a friend. They were helpful and understanding of my needs and pains. From start to finish they were helpful in explaining the process with the doctors and insurance. Thank you for getting me back on feet.

    - Abby C.
Our Promise To You

Our firm is dedicated and committed to providing you with the best legal services possible, from your education on the issues to fighting for positive results for your case. Through a free, initial consultation, we will make sure you understand the best way to approach your case, and we’ll review any relevant documents that you provide us with to make sure we have a full, detailed picture of your situation.

You Don’t Need a Dime to Retain Us

At Van Sant Law, it is the value of your claim that matters, not the size of your bank account. We win so often (well over 90 percent of the time) that we can afford to wait until after your claim is resolved and you receive compensation to bill you for our legal services. In the unlikely event that we fail to secure compensation for you, our legal services bill will total precisely $0.00.

If you’ve been injured in an accident you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney.as soon as possible. Please contact us onlineor call our office directly at to schedule your free consultation.

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