After a car wreck, not every injury shows up on an X-ray. Some of the most painful and lasting injuries are ones you can’t “see” — like soft tissue damage. But just because it’s invisible to a machine doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
If you’ve been in a crash in Louisiana and you're dealing with soreness, stiffness, or limited mobility, here’s what you need to know about soft tissue injuries and why insurance companies try so hard to minimize them.
1. What Is a Soft Tissue Injury?
Soft tissue injuries affect muscles, ligaments, and tendons, like whiplash, sprains, strains, and deep bruising. They can occur even in low-speed crashes and often cause:
Neck and back pain
Swelling or inflammation
Limited range of motion
Headaches or nerve pain
These injuries can take time to develop, and the pain often lingers far longer than expected.
2. Why Insurers Don’t Take Them Seriously
Insurance companies love to downplay soft tissue injuries. Why? Because they don’t show up clearly on imaging like broken bones do.
Here’s how they try to deny or devalue your claim:
Saying you’re “exaggerating” the pain
Blaming pre-existing conditions
Claiming it was just a “minor impact”
Arguing you waited too long to seek treatment
They may even suggest you didn’t need medical care at all just because your injuries aren't visible.
3. How to Protect Your Claim
Even if your injury doesn’t seem “severe” at first, you should:
Get medical care immediately. This creates a record of your symptoms.
Follow all treatment plans. Missing appointments gives insurers ammo.
Keep a pain journal. Track how the injury affects your daily life.
Don’t tough it out. Soft tissue injuries can worsen if ignored.
4. Call a Louisiana Lawyer Who Believes You
At Joubert Law Firm, we understand soft tissue injuries are real and serious. We’ve helped hundreds of clients stand up to insurance companies that tried to dismiss their pain. We’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve for treatment, time off work, and long-term discomfort.
Don’t Let Them Minimize Your Pain
If you’re dealing with a soft tissue injury after a crash, don’t do it alone. The earlier you call, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and building your case.
📞 Call 225-761-3822 today for a free consultation.