Soft Tissue Injury Claims

What is a soft tissue injury claim?

Your soft tissue surrounds and connects your internal organs to other tissues in the body. Muscles, blood vessels and lymph vessels are all examples of soft tissue that make up our anatomy.

If you’ve suffered damage to this tissue as a result of someone else’s negligence – for example, through an accident at work – you could make a soft tissue injury claim.

Some of the most common types of soft tissue injury include:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Nerve damage
• Repetitive strain injury
• Sprains or strains
• Whiplash

But this isn’t an exhaustive list. If you’ve sustained a soft tissue injury and it wasn’t your fault, we could help you take the first step towards compensation and support.

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable claims advisors for a free initial consultation.

Common causes of soft tissue injuries

Soft tissue damage can occur when our muscles, ligaments or tendons experience an unexpected or repeated trauma. Some of the most common causes of soft tissue injuries include:

• Manual handling accidents
• Road traffic accidents
• Slips, trips and falls
• Workplace accidents

If your soft tissue injury was caused by the negligence of another person, you could be entitled to make a soft tissue injury claim against them. We can help you navigate this process.

How First4Lawyers can help

Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating. Without the proper attention and time given for a soft tissue injury to heal, the damage can even become permanent.

Making a claim for compensation could help you to cover the cost of necessary medical care. This could include private physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medicines and walking aids – all of which will support you on your road to recovery.

We work with specialist personal injury solicitors who are experienced in handling these types of claims. They will work on your behalf to build a strong case and secure you the best outcome possible.

For personal injury claims, we work on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you’ll have nothing to pay upfront. And if your claim is unsuccessful, there is no cost to you.

Soft tissue damage claims FAQs

Is there a time limit for soft tissue injury claims?

In most cases, there is a time limit of three years for soft tissue damage claims. While this may seem like a long time, we would advise seeking legal advice as early as you can.

Starting your claim sooner will make it easier for your solicitor to build a strong case, using recent evidence to support your claim. This could include your own memories, witness testimonies as well as your medical records.

How much compensation can I claim for soft tissue damage?

Your situation is unique. This means that without a consultation, it’s difficult to say exactly how much compensation you could be entitled to.

The value of your soft tissue injury claim will depend largely on the pain and suffering you’ve endured as well as the impact the injury has had on your life.

Part of your solicitor’s job will be to gather evidence that reflects the severity of the harm caused and how this will affect you going forward. They will use this evidence to support your claim and secure you the compensation you deserve.

For a rough idea of how much your soft tissue injury claim could be worth, visit our free compensation calculator.

I think I have a soft tissue injury claim – what should I do?

If you’ve suffered a soft tissue injury, the first thing you should do is get the medical treatment you need to start feeling better. Your health should be the number one priority, so it’s important that this is addressed before anything else.

Next, you may want to consider making a soft tissue injury claim. You can find out more about what this process will involve by calling our friendly and experienced claims team. They will have an initial conversation with you about your case and answer any questions you may have.

After this, we’ll let you know if we think you have a strong claim. And if you do, we’ll ask if you’d like to be put in touch with one of our expert solicitors. This decision will be yours to make, and we’ll never pressure you into going forward with a claim.

To get in touch, you can call the number at the top of the screen or request a callback. Or if you’d prefer to contact us online, we also have a quick and simple claims form on our website.