First, what is a "soft tissue" injury.  Simply put, soft tissue can be any tissue that is not a bone.  So muscle tissue, connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments, and discs in the spine are all considered soft tissue.  When you are injured in a serious Missouri automobile crash, tractor-trailer crash, or other type of injury-causing event, you are most likely to sustain a soft-tissue injury.  Bones usually are not broken unless then make contact with another object.  Due to today's protective technology in our automobiles, drivers and passengers are typically restrained from coming into contact with hard objects in the event of a car accident. 

Soft tissue injuries can be very serious.  Don't let the name fool you.  Common soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains and contusions.  More serious injuries can include spinal disc herniations, bulges, protrusions, and annular tears.  Soft tissue injuries can be both permanent and disabling, and can require future surgeries to correct.  For example, a disc bulge can become so disabling that epidural injections, a spinal discectomy, or spine disc fusion may be the only thing that alleviates pain.  Victims of these types of personal injuries should seek medical care from a qualified orthopedist.

If you have sustained soft tissue injuries in a Missouri car accident, 18-wheeler accident, motorcycle crash, or slip & fall should contact St. Louis Injury Lawyer Stephen Schultz and get the experienced injury attorneys at Schultz legal Group on your side.  Insurance claims adjusters rarely give appropriate value to claims involving soft tissue injuries.  Don't be victimized twice!