Whiplash Injuries
Austin Whiplash Injury Lawyer
The Traub Law Office has handled soft tissue injury cases (often called whiplash) for years, and we know a well-documented claim is much harder for an insurer to fight. We build the most comprehensive case we can, and we aren’t afraid to take it to a jury verdict if that’s what it takes to get you a fair result. We represent car and truck accident victims throughout Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, and the rest of central Texas, with free consultations.
To prove a whiplash claim, you need to show the injury was caused by the accident (usually through clear timing and symptoms), that the other driver was at fault, and you need strong medical evidence along with documentation of your losses — bills, missed work, and how the injury affects your daily life.
Injuries We Handle
We’ve recovered damages for sprains, strains, torn ligaments, nerve damage, and other connective tissue injuries from head to toe:
- Neck injuries — cervical fractures, whiplash sprains
- Shoulder injuries — torn labrum or rotator cuff, dislocated shoulder
- Tendonitis in forearms and elbows
- Back injuries — herniated disk, lower back strain, ligament damage
- Rib and sternum injuries — fractures, strained intercostal muscles
- Knee injuries — torn cartilage, torn ACL or MCL, dislocated kneecap
- Carpal tunnel injuries
- Ankle fractures and sprains
- Brain injuries
- Foot injuries — stress fractures, Achilles tendon, broken toes
Whiplash doesn’t just cause physical pain — it can lead to anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues, and even PTSD. Those struggles are real, and they’re recognized in injury claims; if your daily life or mental health has been affected, that belongs in your compensation too. And whiplash isn’t limited to car accidents — slip and falls, contact sports, amusement rides, physical altercations, and workplace accidents can all cause the same kind of injury from a sudden neck movement.
If you’ve had a car accident or a neck jolt of any kind, get medical attention right away — whiplash symptoms often show up later, not immediately. Report the incident, keep records, take photos, and avoid talking to insurers without a lawyer.
What Is My Soft Tissue Injury Case Worth?
Soft tissue injuries are often worse than they first appear. A “sore neck” might turn out to be a fractured vertebra or serious ligament damage. A swollen knee might eventually need surgery. A “pulled muscle” in the back can keep someone out of work for months, and a meaningful share of soft-tissue injuries never fully resolve. Recovery often means physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, follow-up doctor visits, and sometimes medical gear like a neck brace — costs that add up fast, which is exactly why your claim needs to account for all of it, not just the ER bill.
Without an experienced lawyer, insurance companies are likely to either flatly reject a soft tissue injury claim or offer an early settlement that doesn’t account for ongoing care or lasting disability. Insurers routinely try to downplay these injuries and blame the pain on age or a pre-existing condition — we prepare for that by gathering medical records, expert opinions, and real documentation of how the injury affects your life, and we make it clear we’re ready for trial if that’s what it takes to get a fair settlement.
Why The Traub Law Office?
For a soft-tissue injury case, you want a firm where you’re actually talking to the lawyer, not a paralegal, and where you’re not just one of hundreds of active files. The “TV” lawyers often take anything that walks through the door, throw it at the wall, and if it sticks, great — if not, they drop the client and tell them it wasn’t “worth their time.” Read the reviews for those firms and you’ll see the pattern.
We work directly with your doctors to diagnose the actual damage and document your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Rather than push for a quick settlement, we make sure you’ve either reached maximum medical improvement or are compensated for future medical needs and lost earnings. You pay no fees unless we recover compensation.
Call the Traub Law Office at (512) 246-9191 or fill out the contact form.