Why Does Nobody Want to Talk About Testicular Personal Injury Cases?

By Yosi Yahoudai Founder and Managing Partner

February 13, 2026

Personal Injury

Key Takeaways 

• Groin and testicular injuries after accidents are far more common than people realize, but often go unreported due to embarrassment or stigma. 
• Delayed pain and swelling are medically common with these injuries, especially after car accidents or blunt trauma, and do not mean the injury is minor. 
• Waiting to seek care can lead to serious complications, including infection, loss of function, or surgical removal of a testicle. 
• Insurance companies often use delayed treatment or vague medical records to challenge these claims, even when the injury is legitimate. 
• These injuries are legally compensable, including damages for pain, emotional distress, fertility issues, and long-term medical impact. 
• Speaking up early with a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can protect both your health and your case. 

Some injuries are visible. Others are invisible, life-altering, and rarely spoken about. 

Groin and testicular personal injury cases fall into that second category. They’re physically obvious to the person experiencing them, yet socially invisible. Many people delay treatment, minimize symptoms, or avoid describing what happened at all because of embarrassment. 

This is the injury nobody wants to talk about. And that silence is often what makes it worse. 

Why Do People Delay Care for Groin or Testicular Injuries? 

According to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), an estimated 20,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms every year for male genital and testicular injuries. That number could be substantially higher. 

Shame plays a powerful role in how people respond to injuries involving intimate areas of the body. Men, in particular, are often conditioned to downplay pain, avoid vulnerability, and “tough it out.” When an injury affects the groin or testicles, those instincts intensify. People worry about how it sounds, how it looks, or how they’ll be perceived if they speak up. So, they stay quiet. 

As a result, many do exactly what doctors warn against. They wait. They tell themselves it’s just soreness. They assume it will resolve on its own. And even when they do seek care, they may avoid describing symptoms clearly, even to medical providers. By the time they finally get evaluated, the injury has often progressed—sometimes with consequences that could have been avoided with earlier treatment. 

Can Groin or Testicular Pain Show Up Days After an Accident? 

Yes, and this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of these injuries. 

It’s common for groin or testicular pain to have delayed onset, especially after car accidents, bicycle crashes, or blunt trauma. Swelling, internal bleeding, nerve damage, or compromised blood flow may not cause immediate symptoms. 

Someone may walk away from a crash feeling shaken but “okay,” only to develop increasing pain, swelling, or dysfunction days later. 

Medically, that delay is well-documented. Legally, it matters. 

“We had a client who was hit by a car, and he walked away thinking he was lucky, just sore in his hip and groin,” says Parham Nikfarjam, Senior Trial Attorney at J&Y Law. “But the pain kept getting worse. He ended up in the ER and eventually had to have a testicle removed. It was devastating. What stood out wasn’t just the injury, but how the insurance company tried to use the delay in symptoms against him.” 

Insurance companies often exploit delays in treatment to argue that the injury wasn’t serious or wasn’t caused by the accident. That’s why early documentation is so important in testicular persona injury cases. 

What Happens When Care Is Delayed? 

Delayed care doesn’t just increase pain. It can permanently change outcomes. 

We’ve seen cases where: 

• Groin pain after a vehicle impact was dismissed until blood flow was compromised
• Internal injury progressed to infection
• Surgical intervention became unavoidable
• A testicle had to be removed 

In more severe cases, people lose not just physical function, but future fertility options, hormonal balance, and a sense of bodily autonomy. 

These are not “minor” injuries. They affect identity, intimacy, and long-term health. 

Why Are Testicular Personal Injury Cases Underreported? 

Underreporting happens for the same reason delay happens: embarrassment. 

Patients may vaguely describe symptoms or avoid discussing them altogether. Some don’t want intimate exams. Others fear being judged, dismissed, or misunderstood. 

There’s also a practical issue: many people don’t realize the legal relevance of reporting everything after an accident. They focus on what seems “serious enough” to mention, leaving out injuries they assume are too personal or too small. 

Unfortunately, those omissions can later be used against them. 

What Kind of Settlement Can You Expect for a Testicular Injury? 

Yes, testicular and groin injuries can result in meaningful compensation. While there’s no fixed dollar amount, settlements vary based on how serious the injury is, how it affects your daily life, and the quality of your medical and legal documentation. 

• Potential damages may include:
• Medical treatment and surgery
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of fertility or sexual function
• Impact on relationships and intimacy
• Future medical care and rehabilitation 

Even though these injuries aren’t always visible, the law recognizes their lasting impact. The key is proving the connection to the accident, clearly documenting the effects, and building a case that honors what you’ve been through. That’s the work we do every day. 

What to Do If You’re in Pain After an Accident 

First, don’t ignore it. Groin or testicular pain after an accident is your body telling you something’s wrong. Here’s what to do: 

1. Get medical care immediately. Even if it feels minor, a prompt, honest evaluation can catch issues early. 
2. Be clear about your symptoms. It might feel awkward to talk about, but doctors hear this every day. The more open you are, the faster they can help. 
3. Take photos. It may sound funny, but this is serious. Those photos can become vital evidence. Eventually, your Case Manager will ask for them, and they help us build your case. Don’t worry, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Our team has truly seen it all, and we treat every case with complete respect. 
4. Remember, your experience is valid. Shame should never be the reason an injury goes untreated or uncompensated. 

Finally, talk to a legal team that understands the unique challenges of these injuries. 

How J&Y Law Approaches Testicular Personal Injury Cases 

If you or someone you care about has suffered groin or testicular trauma after an accident, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, and you don’t have to face it alone. At J&Y Law, we handle these cases with the discretion, respect, and urgency they deserve. We’ll walk you through your rights and fight for the full compensation you’re entitled to.