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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

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If you are hesitating to call us for help, take a look at our recent case results.
  • $650,000 $650k for Client Who Suffered a Back Injury in a Rear-End Collision

    For Client Who Suffered a Back Injury in a Rear-End Collision

  • $100,000 $100k Policy Limit Settlement for Client Involved in Car Accident With Shoulder Injuries

    Policy Limit Settlement for Client Involved in Car Accident With Shoulder Injuries

  • $1,600,000 $1.6 Million Wrongful Death

    Anonymous Wrongful Death Case

  • $497,000 $497k Verdict at Trial for an Individual Who Was Struck by a Drunk Driver

    Verdict at Trial for an Individual Who Was Struck by a Drunk Driver

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

    For a Rotator Cuff Injury in a Head-on Collision

“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!

    "Let the Van Sant team handle your case! You're in good hands."

    Attorney David M. Van Sant is one of the best injury trial attorneys here in the Atlanta area. They are precise and unique in their approach. When I had my car accident, my whole world was turned upside down, but with Attorney Van Sant and his team of professionals dedication and quality of service, my life is back on track. 

    - Crystal
    "The team was personable, efficient and guided me through the process with ease."

    I had the best experience with VanSant Law. I am forever grateful for Van Sant Law and will use them in the future.

    - Moe
    "Van Sant Law was the right support to call after my car accident with my daughter."
    They were referred to me by a close friend of mine. Extremely professional, and asked the language I feel comfortable to discuss my case in. Alex Rusanov was my case manager and explained every aspect of my case during the process. I would highly recommend to use this law firm if you were injured in a car accident. Drive safe and stay alert!
    - Angela
    "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.
    "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.
    "David Van Sant has been by my side through it all."

    I would like to thank everyone in Van Sant Law for answering any questions that I have in a timely manner. I can personally say, Everyone in deserves recognition for being honest, hard working, ethical, logical, dedicated people. The only reason I rated them 5 stars is because it would not let me go higher!

    - Hilary
    "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.
    "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.
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 (800) 234-9556to schedule your free consultation.

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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.
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