Whiplash And Back Injury

Have you or someone you know suffered a neck pain from car accident? If you have suffered this type of injury, you are not alone. This is type of injury, known as whiplash, is one of the most common types of injuries that a person can suffer due to a car accident. It is caused by an abrupt jerking of the head, forcing it backwards (hyperextension) and forward (hyperflexion). Rear-end collisions tend to cause this injury more often than any other type. A recent study shows that nearly 1 million people in the United States are subjected to a whiplash and back injury from car accidentevery year.

Here are a few of the general symptoms:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Inability to move your head/neck
• Blurred vision

It is important to know that a person with possible neck injury can easily result in serious damage if moved the wrong way.

Injuries associated with a whiplash and back injury can include:

• Spinal cord injury
• Ruptured ligaments
• Nerve damage
• Disc damage

If you or someone you know has suffered from this type of injury, then you may be entitled to legal compensation. A lawyer in your area is prepared with the legal knowledge to protect your rights and obtain the compensation that you deserve for your pain and suffering, loss of income and medical expenses.