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Whiplash-related injuries are prevalently misconstrued by many misconceptions and misnomers.  Over the years the distinctive injury has acquired a negative connotation per se.  To demystify whiplash injuries review the most popular myths and facts:
Fact or Myth: Whiplash is a fabricated injury.
In actuality whiplash is a laymen’s term and is dubbed as any of the following:

  • Hyperextension injury
  • Cervical sprain
  • Cervical strain

Fact or Myth: Whiplash occurs in head-on collision accidents only.
On the contrary whiplash related injuries are more common in rear-end collision automobile accidents.  When a car is hit the impact causes the head to snap back forcefully and then forward thus triggering a whiplash injury.

Fact or Myth: Whiplash happens as the result of high-speed accidents only.
Regardless of speed whiplash injuries can happen as a result of driving at a low speed.  Whiplash is the outcome of an unforeseen accident.  The unexpected impact of a collision harms the ligaments in the neck vertebrae muscles and other affected areas.

Fact or Myth: Whiplash is the result of only a car accident.
Although whiplash related injuries are prevalent following a car accident the strain is possible in any collision situation where the head is suddenly forced to rock back and forth.

Fact or Myth: Whiplash Injuries are easily and immediately identifiable.
Factually whiplash injuries are not immediately identifiable.  Following a car collision most victims are in an excitable state – making it hard to recognize the symptoms of whiplash.

Fact or Myth: Because whiplash is psychological there are not any symptoms.
From person to person the symptoms of whiplash may vary; however here are the most common symptoms associated:

• Back pain
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Minor to severe neck pain (a dull ache)
• Neck stiffness and tightness
• Impaired equilibrium and balance
• Inability to focus or concentrate
• Memory difficulties

Fact or Myth: In cases of whiplash victims should call an attorney before their general physician. Wheeler Driver Fatigue

Individuals suffering from a whiplash injury should consult a lawyer because they maintain a list of practitioners who specialize in treating whiplash related injuries.

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