After a car collision, personal injury claims involving connective tissue injuries often follow a different path than claims involving broken bones or obvious trauma.

After a car collision, personal injury claims involving connective tissue injuries — like sprains, strains, and soft-tissue damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons — often follow a different path than claims involving broken bones or obvious trauma. Treatment typically begins with prompt medical evaluation, followed by ongoing care such as physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, massage therapy, or pain management, with detailed medical records serving as the backbone of the claim. Because these injuries may not appear on X-rays or imaging right away, insurers frequently scrutinize them, focusing on consistency of treatment, gaps in care, prior injuries, and how well symptoms are documented by providers. Once the injured person reaches maximum medical improvement or has a clear prognosis, a demand package is submitted that includes medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, and evidence of how the injuries affected daily life. Negotiations with the insurance adjuster usually follow, and if a fair settlement cannot be reached, the claim may proceed to litigation, where testimony from treating providers and the injured person helps establish the legitimacy, duration, and impact of the connective tissue injuries.

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