Unlike accident claims in which the injuries are obvious and objectively verified, such as broken limbs, lacerations, amputations, internal injuries, or disfigurement, a soft tissue injury is essentially invisible.  Soft tissue refers to the muscles, tendons, ligaments that connect and support other bodily structures.  These injuries produce various symptoms such as nausea, headaches, stiff and painful neck and back movements.  It is a strain injury and many soft tissue injuries heal within a few weeks or months, although some so result in herniated disks, joint dysfunction, or chronic pain.  If you have suffered such an injury, seeking medical attention is of utmost importance in order to ascertain your injuries and treat them.  The value of a soft tissue injury claim will ultimately come down to the injured person’s credibility and demeanor.  Ideally, an articulate soft tissue injury victim who has a solid job, little medical history, no prior claims, and a wage loss, and who was treated with medical doctors and can produce testimony from friends and co-workers regarding how the injury has adversely affected him or her, will usually be a case with the most value.  To explore your legal options for recovering compensation, contact the law firm of Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan & Corey Orgeron, APLC, for a free consultation. Our Baton Rouge car accident injury attorneys are dedicated to recovering the damages you deserve through settlement negotiations or in court.