Car Accident Injuries: Symptoms of Whiplash Injury

Whiplash is a common car accident injury. As common as this type of injury may be, the symptoms may not be easily recognized by its victims. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident and are wondering if you have suffered whiplash injuries, you should look for certain signs and symptoms that may be indicative of such injuries.

What Is Whiplash?

Before you can determine whether you have a whiplash injury, you need to understand what the injury entails. In a rear-end car accident, the force of the rapid impact may propel your body forward, with your neck and head following behind. The actual whip occurs when your neck and head catch up with your body and the inertia of the impact forces the neck and head to keep moving past the body.

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Signs of Whiplash Injury

In most cases, symptoms of whiplash injuries may be deceiving. In fact, most signs of whiplash injuries may not surface until days or weeks after the accident. As such, if you suffer any of the following symptoms, should immediately consult a physician to determine if you are suffering a whiplash injury:

-          Neck or shoulder pain and stiffness

-          Soreness or pain in your jaws

-          Weakness or a tingling feeling in your arms

-          Blurred vision

-          Pain or discomfort in your back

-          Ringing in your ears

-          Dizziness or vomiting

Seeking immediate medical attention and subsequent medical, therapeutic or chiropractic treatment is imperative in the road to recovery for whiplash injuries. In addition, without proper and continuous treatment, you may jeopardize both your healing process and the legitimacy of your personal injury claim.

Call an Experienced Car Accident Attorney Today

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident and are looking for an experienced car accident attorney, please call theLaw Offices of Samer Habbas at 1-888-848-5048.