What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is not actually a medical term; even so, it’s considered to be a cervical sprain by medical physicians. Most commonly, whiplash involves pain and stiffness in the neck, but it can also include injuries in the head, chest, shoulders and arms. Severe whiplash injuries may include injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots.

Whiplash occurs when the soft tissues of the neck (that includes ligaments, muscles and tendons) are injured by a sudden jerking of the head, causing the muscles and ligaments to go beyond their normal range of motion. This usually occurs when there is a sudden backward motion of the neck followed by a sudden forward motion of the neck.

While rear-end collisions are the most common cause of whiplash injuries, they can be caused outside of car accidents. Sports injuries, being punched in the face, shaken, and falls from bicycles are also common causes of whiplash injuries. Whatever the cause, whiplash injuries can be painful to the point of disability.

Whiplash injuries can cause serious pain. While early intervention helps, some people still suffer with extreme, disabling pain even after treatment. A person who sustained whiplash may be unable to work or complete daily tasks. They may also need physical therapy and pain medication on an ongoing basis.

Whiplash injuries can cause serious pain. While early intervention helps, some people still suffer with extreme, disabling pain even after treatment. A person who sustained whiplash may be unable to work or complete daily tasks. They may also need physical therapy and pain medication on an ongoing basis.

If you sustained a neck injury or whiplash in an Albuquerque, New Mexico accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and any property damages. Contact car accident lawyers at Ron Bell for a free consultation with an injury attorney.