Whiplash From a Rear-End Collision Can Be Serious
Whiplash, also known as a neck sprain or neck strain, is a serious injury to the soft tissue of the neck. It is the most commonly cited injury resulting from rear-end auto collisions. When your car is struck from behind, it can cause your head to violently snap back and then forward again in rapid succession. The force of the impact, which can even occur at slow speeds, stretches the neck beyond its normal range