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Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident in Burnet, Texas
Protect Your Rights. Pursue the Compensation You Deserve.
If you’ve been in a car accident in Burnet, Texas or anywhere in Burnet County, you may be dealing with neck pain, headaches, back soreness, or stiffness — symptoms that may seem “minor” at first but can indicate serious soft tissue injuries, including whiplash. Don’t make the mistake of brushing off your pain. These injuries can significantly affect your ability to work, sleep, and live your daily life.
At the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, we represent people who’ve suffered soft tissue injuries in crashes on Highway 281, Highway 29, and local roads throughout Burnet County. Whether it was a rear-end collision in town or a high-speed crash outside Marble Falls, we help clients recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back-and-forth motion of the head and neck, similar to the cracking of a whip. It commonly occurs in rear-end accidents, even at low speeds. This force can strain or tear the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck and upper back, leading to pain and stiffness that may not appear until hours or days after the crash.
Symptoms of Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injuries
Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries often go undiagnosed initially because they don’t appear on X-rays and may not be immediately painful. Common symptoms include:
Neck stiffness and reduced range of motion
Headaches, often starting at the base of the skull
Shoulder or upper back pain
Tingling or numbness in the arms
Dizziness or fatigue
Blurred vision
Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
Trouble sleeping due to pain
Soft tissue injuries may also affect the lower back, shoulders, and other joints depending on the nature of the collision.
Why Insurance Companies Downplay These Injuries
Insurance companies often try to minimize the value of whiplash and soft tissue injury claims, arguing that they are “minor” or not well-documented. They may pressure you to settle quickly, before the full extent of your injuries becomes clear. That’s where having a dedicated injury attorney on your side can make all the difference.
Our team knows the tactics insurance adjusters use — and we push back hard. We help clients:
Get proper medical evaluations and documentation
Connect with chiropractors, physical therapists, or specialists if needed
Preserve evidence of pain, limitations, and treatment
Pursue fair compensation for all losses, including non-economic damages like pain and emotional distress
The Hidden Cost of “Minor” Injuries
Soft tissue injuries may not be life-threatening, but they can be life-changing. Clients with untreated whiplash can suffer chronic neck and back pain that lingers for months or years. Others find themselves missing work or unable to return to physically demanding jobs.
In some cases, the psychological effects — anxiety, disrupted sleep, and emotional trauma — are just as serious as the physical pain. That’s why Texas law allows victims to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Where These Accidents Happen in Burnet
We’ve seen soft tissue injury cases resulting from accidents all across Burnet County, including:
Rear-end crashes on U.S. Highway 281 and Texas Highway 29
Collisions near downtown Burnet or the Burnet Municipal Airport area
Wrecks along the roads connecting Burnet with Marble Falls, Bertram, and Lake Buchanan
Accidents in rural areas, construction zones, or intersections with limited visibility
No matter where your accident occurred, we’re here to help you take the next step.
What to Do After a Crash That Caused Neck or Back Pain
If you’ve been in a crash — even a “minor” one — and are experiencing symptoms like soreness, stiffness, or headaches, take these steps:
Seek medical care immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen.
Follow all treatment plans. Gaps in care can be used against you.
Document everything. Keep records of appointments, symptoms, work absences, and daily limitations.
Avoid early settlements. Fast offers rarely reflect the true value of your claim.
Speak with a Burnet injury attorney. Protect your rights and explore your legal options.
Let Us Help You Recover What You Deserve
At the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, we understand that soft tissue injuries are real — and painful. We take these cases seriously and treat our clients with respect, compassion, and urgency. You don’t have to face recovery, insurance negotiations, and financial stress alone.
We offer:
Free consultations
No fees unless we win
Responsive, one-on-one attention
Aggressive advocacy when insurance companies push back
Contact a Burnet Whiplash Injury Lawyer Today
If you’re suffering from whiplash or other soft tissue injuries after a car crash in Burnet or the surrounding areas, reach out today. Let us review your case, explain your options, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call now or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Burnet County.