Injuries to the upper extremities of the body can have the biggest impact on an individual's well-being. Shoulder, head or neck injuries can prevent someone from working and impact his or her ability to provide for his or her family. Choosing a lawyer who understands the significant impact that an injury can have on your well-being is important. When you work with our Missouri personal injury law firm, you can expect compassionate guidance and advocacy at all times.
At Robert J. Albair, P.C., we have a strong reputation in the St. Louis community for providing competent legal counsel for those who have been injured in negligent accidents. We represent victims of motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice and other personal injury claims.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries involve the pulling, tearing or stretching of a ligament, tendon or muscle. These can often be variations of whiplash, hyperextension, strains or sprains. If not treated properly, these injuries can lead to permanent muscle, tendon or ligament damage. For instance, a strain or sprain may be worse than a fracture and may require surgery in order to repair the damage.
Insurance companies often try to minimize the recovery amount for these injuries because they frequently indicate that these injuries are not that significant enough. Our team understands the seriousness of these injuries and will not let these go overlooked in your claim. We will take an aggressive stance and prove to the insurance company the significance of your injuries.
Signs of a Serious Head Injury
While shoulder, neck and head injuries occur frequently in car accidents, head injuries are usually the most significant. Some of these can occur because of the impact of the collision, from the driver gripping the steering wheel tightly or from the seat belt compressing the chest.
Signs of a serious head injury, such as a concussion, can include:
- Headache and neck pain
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Vertigo
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Amnesia
- Trouble thinking or communicating appropriately
These are just some of the serious symptoms of a head injury. These injuries can last for week, and they can easily be overlooked in a post-accident evaluation. We have an on-staff nurse who can work with all of our clients involved in injury claims. Her medical knowledge allows our team to best address our clients' injuries and can provide an objective medical perspective to the situation. Over the years, we have developed a wide range of medical resources we can refer our clients to, including neuropsychologists, orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, pain specialists, therapists and more. Helping you get onto a path to recovery is our top priority.
Serving Farmington, Cape Girardeau, St. Genevieve and St. Charles: Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injury Attorney
Interested in learning about our legal services? Contact our St. Louis head and shoulder injury attorney at 314-403-2459 or 866-708-6617 to schedule a free initial consultation. We are happy to come to you, if your injuries are serious and do not allow you to come to our office. Evening, off-site and phone consultations are welcome.
