What is a Soft-Tissue Injury? A soft-tissue injury is an injury of muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Ligaments are the tough, fibrous tissue that connect bones together in joints.  A tendon is fibrous tissue that connects bones to muscles.  A sprain is an injury that results from the stretching or tearing of a ligament.  A strain … Read more

Types of Compensatory Damages There are two types of compensatory damages in Washington, economic and non-economic. Economic damages are intended to compensate for objective, out-of-pocket losses from an accident, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages are intended to compensate for subjective, non-monetary damages.  Types of Non-Economic Damages Non-economic damages include, but are … Read more

Symptoms of injuries from a car crash may take hours, days or even weeks to develop. An Adrenaline Rush Can Delay Symptoms Adrenaline is known as the “fight-or-flight” hormone. Your body releases adrenaline to make the heart beat faster, increase blood flow, and stimulate the production of sugar to use as fuel in response to … Read more

Whiplash is a cervical strain injury that results from the forceful and rapid back and forth movement of the neck.  As explained by the Mayo Clinic, the most common cause of whiplash is a rear-end auto accident. The Mechanics of Whiplash The average adult head weighs 10 to 11 pounds.  In a rear-end collision, the … Read more

Damages in a personal injury claim are intended to compensate you for your injuries and losses fr0m the incident. These compensatory damages fall into two broad groups, special and general damages. Special Damages Special damages are economic losses. They may include medical expenses, lost earnings, substitute domestic services, and property damage. Medical expenses include the … Read more