Ligament, tendon & soft tissue injury compensation claim solicitors

What are the most common ligament, tendon and soft tissue injuries?

Soft tissue injuries can be classed as overuse trauma, which develop gradually due to a repetitive movement, or acute injuries which occur suddenly. Acute soft tissue injuries are commonly suffered after an accident and often include the ligaments (which connect bones) or tendons (which connect muscle to bone). 

Our team of soft tissue injury lawyers have a wealth of experience in dealing with a wide range of tendon and ligament damages claims.

Some acute injuries we commonly see claims for include: 

• Strains - the legs, hands and ankles are common sites for strains to occur and we can provide advice on how to claim compensation for ankle ligament damage that wasn't your fault. 
• Sprains - the ankles are the area usually affected by an acute sprain. If you've suffered an accident that's caused this type of injury, we can help you make an ankle ligament claim. Sprains can also occur in the hands, wrists, neck and shoulder.  
• Tendon ruptures - if the Achilles tendon ruptures, it often requires surgery and our team can help you make an Achilles tendon injury compensation claim. Shoulder and bicep tendon injuries are also common and we have experience in getting clients the ruptured bicep tendon compensation they deserve. 
• Contusions - also known as bruises. Injuries often cause bleeding and tissue damage under the surface of the skin. 
• Tendonitis - following a tendon injury, a joint can swell and cause pain and stiffness. This injury can also occur due to overuse or repetition. 

All of these injuries can cause extreme pain, tenderness, limited movement and prolonged weakness. Our lawyers will make a claim based on the severity of your injury and the impact it's had on your wellbeing. 

We deal with various other tissue injuries so if yours is not listed, get in touch with our personal injury solicitors and we'll work together to see if we can help you claim for soft tissue injury compensation.

What are the main causes of soft tissue injuries? 

There can be a number of factors that cause ligament or tendon damage, but they often stem from unexpected trauma. If the accident wasn't your fault, we can help you make a soft tissue damage claim. 

A ligament or tendon injury can be as a result of: 

• Slips, trips or falls - whether sustained at work or in a public area, if the fall wasn't your fault, you might be entitled to tendon or ligament damage compensation. 
• Injuries in the workplace - common soft tissue damage can occur from a lack of proper equipment and undue exertion. 
• Road traffic accidents - a collision with another vehicle can damage the tendons in your neck and is a common injury sustained in a road accident.
• Sporting activities - often these accidents occur and no one is at fault, but if you've suffered an injury playing sport and think you could be entitled to compensation, speak to our team today on .

How do I claim for soft tissue injury compensation? 

We can help you make a claim for all types of soft tissue injury and, as a first step, you'll receive a free, no-obligation consultation.

Our experts will assess the details of your accident and injury and discuss the next steps with you. This will include any fees and the amount of compensation you might be entitled to. 

To start your claim online use our market leading claim online tool, or you can contact our helpful experts by requesting a call back and someone will be in touch to go through the process.

How much compensation could I get for tendon or ligament damage? 

Soft tissue injury compensation amounts can vary depending on a variety of factors, so it's difficult to advise on an exact number. If you make a claim, the compensation you're entitled to will be dependent on the following: 

• The type and severity of your injury - for example, the amount awarded for an Achilles tendon injury claim will depend on whether there has been a rupture and if surgery is required. 
• The cause of injury - where and how the injury was sustained will be considered when it comes to the amount of compensation you might receive. 
• The physical and emotional effects - this includes loss of earnings, lifestyle impact and mental health consequences. 

Our experts assess cases individually and use the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines from the Ministry of Justice to work out how much you could receive. 

Our soft injury compensation calculator shows an estimate of the amount you could be entitled to, depending on your injury.

How to make a soft tissue injury claim

As every injury is different, our professional solicitors treat each claim with understanding and sensitivity. 

Get in touch with our friendly and experienced team through our online claims form or over the phone to arrange your free consultation. They will provide you with expert, impartial advice so you'll be fully informed and able to make a decision that's right for you.

Why should I choose National Accident Law to make my soft tissue personal injury claim?

Our team strive to make every claims process as smooth as possible. We're experts in accident injury claims, so we understand the difficulties and challenges you might be facing. We'll keep you updated on the process of your torn tendon or ligament claim and be right by your side, every step of the way.

Registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we ensure all of our professionals adhere to the very highest ethical standards across all of our work. 

If you want to make a soft tissue damage claim or discuss whether you have a case for compensation, our experienced team are here to help.