When you are injured in an accident, you may sustain what is known as a soft tissue injury. In the realm of car accidents, whiplash is one of the most common types of soft tissue injuries, usually as a result of rear-end accidents. A crash does not need to happen at high speeds for a …
Understanding Complex Whiplash Injuries
Every year, millions of motor vehicle accidents occur on our roadways – and 8% of these will end in a whiplash injury. Because of this, every year $29 billion is spent treating victims and paying out on their damages. Whiplash can be very minor or extremely complex depending on the circumstances, and are most common …
Symptoms of Whiplash From a Car Accident
Those involved in car accidents might not know what to expect. Some may experience a long recovery period, and some may return to work the day after they received their injuries – the severity will depend upon the accident. The truth is, whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries that a victim …
The Effects of Whiplash From a Car Accident
Car accidents happen all the time, ranging anywhere from a minor fender bender to a catastrophic, serious accident with many injuries. Car injuries are one of the leading causes of injuries in the U.S., with well over 5 million occurring in 2012 alone! Of those, nearly 30,000 were fatal. This is why it is no …
What Happens With Whiplash Injuries?
In the grand scheme of car accident injuries, whiplash is often overlooked. However, whiplash can be severe and lead to long-term discomfort or pain if not addressed properly. Whiplash is most commonly associated with rear-end car accidents. If rear-ended (or involved in another type of car accident), the head suddenly moves backward and forward. According …