Personal Injury

Neck Injury Following an Auto Accident

Injuries to the neck, resulting from snapping or jerkin are known as “whiplash”. Whiplash describes a range of neck injury ‘soft tissue’ damages, which is a common result of rear-end accidents. In a rear-end accident, the impact forces the driver’s and passengers’ bodies to be thrown forward. At the same time, their heads stay in place, causing the neck to suddenly extended, which follows a whip-like motion.

What Type of Accidents Can Cause Whiplash?

While whiplash and any other types of neck injuries generally occur in rear-end auto accidents, neck injuries and whiplash injuries can also result from different types of accidents and personal injury matters as well. Some types of accidents that may cause whiplash or neck injuries are:

  • Car and truck accidents that don’t necessarily involve a rear-end impact
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Sport-related accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Train accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Jet ski accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Rear-end semi-truck accidents

Can You Sustain a Neck Injury From a Low Impact Accident?

Many mistakenly believe that whiplash can only occur in high-speed accidents. Low-speed, low-impact, rear-end auto accidents commonly cause whiplash.

Another misconception is that whiplash is a minor injury. However, many medical experts suggest that soft tissue injuries can be severe and have long-term affects if left untreated. It is recommended following an accident, one seeks medical attention or a chiropractor in Los Angeles as soon as possible. If left untreated, it is possible that neck injuries can have serious consequences and cause widespread health problems.

What Are Common Factors that May Cause Neck Injury:

  • Position of the driver or passenger(s)’ head at the time of impact;
  • Individuals seating position, height
  • Position of seat
  • Comparative size and mass of the vehicles involved in the accident.

What Are the Common Signs or Symptoms of Whiplash:

  • Stiffness in the neck
  • Neck pain
  • Trouble turning your head (limited range of motion)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Shoulder pain
  • Back pain
  • Spinal injury
  • Cognitive or psychological difficulties.
  • Any strange sensations, such as tingling or prickling
  • Trouble sleeping and feeling fatigue

Auto Accident Attorney

If you were involved in an auto accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, or any other personal injury matter, call or contact our personal injury attorneys for a free consultation. Our Glendale personal injury attorney at KAASS Law will review your case and answers any questions you may have.

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